The business case for greater integration in Africa
By Denis Worrall* The case for investing in Africa has never been easy, and it is not an…
Infrastructure, resources and consumer demand – Africa’s three main opportunities
By Dapo Okubadejo * According to various reputable forecasters, the African economy is expected to grow by more…
Gulf African Bank to expand to Tanzania and Uganda
By Dinfin Mulupi* Gulf African Bank (GAB) has announced it is planning to enter Tanzania and Uganda by…
Indian firm to establish cement plant in East Africa
By Dinfin Mulupi* Cemtech Sanghi Group, a subsidiary of the India-based cement giant, Sanghi Group, will this month…
Rwanda best place to do business in East Africa – report
By Dinfin Mulupi* The report states that despite Kenya enjoying a business-friendly environment, doing business in Kenya…
Investing in East Africa 101: Eight things investors should know
By Dinfin Mulupi* East Africa’s profile as an investment destination has improved significantly in recent years with many…
Africa’s under-40 millionaires share their secrets to success By Claude Harding*
Forbes this week published a list of ten African millionaires in their 20s and 30s. Prior to the…
Zuma warns on Africa’s trade ties to China
By Leslie Hook* BEIJING — South African President Jacob Zuma warned Thursday that the unbalanced nature of Africa’s…
Secretary Clinton to Address AIDS 2012, the XIX International AIDS Conference — Monday, July 23
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will address the opening plenary session at the…
Who rules South Africa? The threat from ‘democracy lite’
By Martin Plaut The African National Congress (ANC) has just concluded its policy conference. The policy documents were…
Google launch SMS version of Gmail in Africa
Google has launched a text message-based version of its email service targeted at users in Africa. Gmail SMS…
US Senate panel okays renewal of Africa clothing trade benefit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Finance Committee voted on Wednesday to renew an expiring trade benefit that…
China doubles loans to Africa to $20 billion
President Hu Jintao said Thursday China would offer $20 billion in new loans to Africa, as he delivered…
China Aims to Rewrite Perceptions on Africa Investment
Beijing is eager to rewrite negative perceptions of its growing ties with Africa at a summit this week,…
S. African School Children Sing Happy Birthday to Mandela
Twelve million South African schoolchildren sang Happy Birthday to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela as he turned 94 on…