Vodafone Ghana Explores Untapped Markets
As Chief Executive of Vodafone Ghana, Mr. David Venn must have a lot on his plate. And the reasons are not far-fetched. Ghana’s market is relatively small - especially with a population of about 22 million, an industry that boasts six main operators, and a not-too-strong purchasing power of the people - and can definitely be likened to a minefield...... more
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MARCH 2010 - Is South Africa’s Mining Sector Struggling?

The 2009 gold production statistics indicate that South Africa has dropped to third place in the table of the world's leading gold producers. Once the world's biggest producer, South Africa saw its gold production fall a further 5% during the course of 2009. The nation produced a total of 222 tonnes during that year only. 

 

MARCH 2010 - Africa Scrambles For Control

As the world’s great powers scramble to control Africa’s vast untapped energy resources,can African nations hold their own?

 

MARCH 2010 - Overcoming The Obstacles

The continent of Africa is in the grip of democracy and 2010 indicates an interesting epoch for the gradual democratisation of the continent. 

 

MARCH 2010 - Accelerating Intra African Trade and Investment

Over the last decade many African countries grew on the back of export led growth. The flow of global trade more than doubled since 1990. New industrial and knowledge centers emerged throughout the developing world, creating vast possibilities for improved standards of living.

 

MARCH 2010 - Tanzania Tanzania To Get National Identity Cards

The Tanzania Government has short listed five foreign firms one from which will be picked to issue national identity cards. Gotham International Ltd of Tanzania has been picked as the main consultant to help the Government select the firm. The IDs project has been riddled in political controversies for decades. 

 

Uganda Ugandan Gas Gives Tullow Oil Licence To Flare Gas

Kenya Coffee Marketing Software To Aide Kenya

Kenya: Safaricom Increases Profits

SADC Pushes For Business

Zimbabwe: Business Leaders Push For Shelving Of Empowerment Laws

South Africa: Absa To Continue Eyeing Opportunities In Nigeria

Africa: Zain eyes $5 Billion Profit from Sale of Africa Unit

Should SA Celebrate 20 Years After Mandela’s Release?

Kenya’s Never Ending Saga

Hope For Aviation In Africa

Ghana’s Diamonds In Dire Straits

Banking Reforms Enter Final Stage

Bright Light Shines Over Ghana’s Shea-Nut Industry

Ghana Marches On

Zimbabwe Woos Investors

Investors Abandon Equities For Bonds

Market Orientation And Competitive Performance: A Comparison Of Firms In Industrialised And Emerging Economies

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