Category Archives: Business

Nigeria’s Zenith Bank in $850 mln London listing

(Reuters) – Nigeria’s Zenith Bank listed $850 million worth of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as global depository receipts (GDRs) at $6.80 apiece, the bank said on Thursday. One GDR represents 50 ordinary shares, the bank said, … read more »

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Ethiopia inflation slows to 10%

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s year-on-year inflation rate fell to 10.3 percent in February from 12.5 percent the previous month, thanks to a sharp drop in the rate of food price rises, official data showed on Wednesday. The Central Statistics Agency … read more »

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Canadian miner Nevsun accused of using forced labour at Eritrea mine

Handout A Jan 2013 handout photo of a truck at Nevsun’s Bisha mine in Eritrea. When the Vancouver-based miner initiated construction of Bisha in late 2008, the government ordered the miner to enlist a state-controlled contractor called Segen Construction for … read more »

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Managing Risks in the Extractive Industries

By Lionel Badal ising demand fuelled by emerging countries, most notoriously China and India, has led to increased competition for natural resources. Despite recurrent volatility in the markets, the trend is a rise in prices, oil being the prime example. … read more »

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Out of Africa comes great economic hope

NEXT BIG MARKET: Africa is the only region in the world where growth is accelerating, writes Chrystia Freeland Women selling food in a market in Lagos, Nigeria. The African continent is quietly remaking itself and is possibly on the way … read more »

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When will Ethiopia economy attracks foreign investors?

Ethiopia is growing fast, but its mobile and electronic payments infrastructure is weak. Is it time for a more liberal approach to foreign investment? Ethiopia appears to be doing something right.  One of the world’s five fastest growing economies in … read more »

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African Economies Resilient But Vulnerable

By J C Suresh, IDN A new report by the World Bank highlights the resilience of African economies despite global slowdown caused by the Euro-zone crisis and decline in growth in emerging economies, particularly China – an important market for … read more »

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Ethiopia’s Economic Growth Attracts Young Diaspora

Marthe Van Der Wolf (VOA) Young members of the Ethiopian diaspora are returning in large numbers to their country of birth. The Ethiopian government welcomes the impact these returnees could have on the economy. There are about 3 million Ethiopians … read more »

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Marathon Oil Enters Ethiopia‏

 Marathon Oil said Wednesday day that its subsidiary Marathon Ethiopia Limited B.V. has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Agriterra Limited to acquire their 20 percent working interest in the South Omo concession in Ethiopia with an effective … read more »

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Forbes Africa celebrating women in its August issue

“It has been a long struggle for women in business, which is far from over. History even records the first woman to work in an office in Johannesburg. It was in 1894, screens were put up around her because it … read more »

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Chinese ‘diverting mining cash to Canada, Africa’

HE flow and size of Chinese investments in the Australian resources sector are tapering off as Canada and Africa prove more attractive cash destinations. There have been only eight deals involving Chinese companies this year, half the level of two … read more »

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Nigeria: Naira under foreign investor selling pressure

Nigeria’s naira currency eased further against the dollar on the interbank market on Wednesday, to its weakest level since Dec. 29, as demand for the dollar outpaced supply, traders said on Wednesday. The naira was trading at 163.05 to the … read more »

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S.Africa’s rand hits 6-mth low, targets 8.60/dollar

South Africa’s rand hit a fresh six month low against the dollar early on Thursday before recouping some of its losses but could resume a slide towards 8.6 as Europe’s debt woes drive investors away from emerging market assets to … read more »

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Tiger’s Africa Growth a Priority as S. Africa Sales Slow

Tiger Brands Ltd. (TBS), South Africa’s largest food company, said expansion into the continent remains a priority as the company increased external investments in the first half. “The expansion into new markets, primarily in the rest of the African continent, … read more »

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Kenya: Shilling falls vs dlr, further losses possible

The Kenyan shilling fell against the dollar on Monday dragged down by end-month importer demand for the greenback and traders said risk-averse investors moving into the U.S. currency could weigh further on the local currency. At 0745 GMT, commercial banks … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 21

African Markets – Factors to watch on May 21 Mon May 21, 2012 4:52am GMT Print | Single Page [-] Text [+] The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 17

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. – – – – – EVENTS: KENYA-The central bank offers 2 billion shillings of 91-day Treasury bills at auction. … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 16

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Wednesday. – – – – – EVENTS: KENYA-The central bank offers 2 billion shillings of 182-day Treasury bills at auction. … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 14

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday. – – – – – EVENTS: *KENYA – Energy Regulatory Commission issues its monthly fuel price review, which stays … read more »

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Africa’s boom sparks German interest

As Africa continues its strong economic growth, a growing number of German companies are looking at investing in the continent amid growing international competition for Africa’s resources and markets. German firms are increasingly doing business in Africa. The German-African Business … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 10

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. – – – – – EVENTS: KENYA – Central Bank of Kenya auctions 91-day Treasury bills worth 2 billion … read more »

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Africa’s Richest Man Aliko Dangote May Sell Off Food Business

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may be planning to sell off his controlling stake in his flour milling business, Ventures Africa has reported. The Nigerian commodities tycoon is currently in talks with South African consumer goods giant, Tiger Brands over … read more »

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Africa Oil surges to 15-year high after Kenya discovery

Africa Oil Corp. surged to the highest point in more than 15 years after the exploration company found additional oil in Kenya. The shares closed at $7.82 on Monday in Toronto. Africa Oil had earlier increased to $8.47, the highest … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 7

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday. – - – - – EVENTS: MAURITIUS – Mauritius to release its annual average inflation rate . Inflation slid … read more »

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To boost trade between Ghana and Nigeria: implement existing commitments

Most people seem to think that intra-African trade could be substantially larger than it currently is. This would explain the recent statement of the heads of the African Union to “boost” intra-African trade substantially and to create an Africa-wide Free … read more »

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African Markets – Factors to watch on May 3

Thu May 3, 2012 1:53am EDT The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. – – – – – EVENTS: KENYA – The central bank meets to … read more »

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Africa’s Top Ten countries with fastest internet speeds

Written by Charlie Fripp – Consumer Tech editor Africa has always been viewed as a continent that isn’t very connected in terms of internet speeds and the number of users – compared to other countries in the world. Research done … read more »

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Fraud in Africa is most common in South Africa, Nigeria

South Africa and Nigeria had the highest number of reported cases of fraud in Africa in 2011, according to a survey by KPMG released yesterday. According to the inaugural African Fraud Barometer, a new tool from the global network of … read more »

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‘Nigeria’s economy third fastest growing in the world’

ABUJA – Despite security challenge posed by the Boko Haram sect and other issues, Nigeria’s economy recorded an unprecedented growth as it is said to be the third fastest growing economy in the world. Briefing State House correspondents after yesterday’s … read more »

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‘UK must take Africa opportunity’ says Barclays report

UK companies need to do more to take advantages of opportunities to win customers among the growing African middle classes, according to a new report. A Barclays survey of UK companies currently exporting to Africa found that the vast majority … read more »

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