The party that emerges as the winner of Kenya’s general election, to be held on 8 August, has an opportunity
Category: Trade & Investments
Dubai’s Abraaj Group to invest $500 million in hospital business in Africa
The Abraaj Group is a private equity investing firm operating in the growth markets of Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle
Pharmaceuticals industry in Africa: Ethiopia takes the lead
Ethiopia now provides major incentives for local and foreign companies that plan to enter the pharmaceutical industry. The benefits range
Africa-Arab partnership gets new boost
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (LAS) held a series of
Visa Expands footprint in Francophone Africa to accelerate digital Payments
Visa Inc., a global payment company, announced its intention to open an office in Côte d’Ivoire to reinforce its position
Metropolitan cities in Africa offer business opportunities
Although Africa’s biggest economies have adversely affected by the sudden fall in commodity prices over the past two years, analysts believe there is hope in
Botswana Leather Industry Offers Excellent Opportunities
Botswana is strategically located in the heart of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) − a region with more than
Africa Attracts Record Investments
Investment in Africa has never been higher. According to the World Bank, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region hit
50 African bankers discuss outsourcing in Mauritius
The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) hosts 50 top executives representing 37 African banks at the week-long 2015 Africa Forward Together conference
Carrefour Makes Its Kenya Debut
The French multinational retailer, Carrefour opened its doors to Kenyan consumers in October this year. This is Carrefour’s first venture into Sub
Africa: The Food Basket Of The World
Africa’s agriculture sector can emerge as the food provider to the world by implementing better policies… After years of neglect,
Rwanda to set up wholesale market for potato farmers
Rwanda will set up a wholesale market in Kigali for the benefit of potato farmers in the country. To be
Irrigation project to come up in Rwandan province
The government of Rwanda and Howard G Buffett Foundation have signed a US$24mn partnership deal to fund the development of
New Holland launches T6 Series tractors in Kenya
New Holland Agriculture has launched the new four-model TS6 Series tractor range in the Kenyan market. At the launch in
Chinese firm to invest US$200mn in Zimbabwe irrigation
China CAMC Engineering has announced plans to revive operations at Arda Mushumbi Pools Estate with a US$200mn investment The estate