Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 2 – Oil, Agriculture and Gold

September 4, 2010

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Ghana lost the race to Cote dIvoire as the worlds top producer of cocoa in the late 70s – but its planning a come-back. As one of the major cash cows, the cocoa industry employs 17% of the countrys total labour force and contributes around 8% to GDP. After years of exporting raw beans, the focus is heavily on value addition.

Is cargo operations business to africa profitable in dubai?If yes what are the requirements?

August 29, 2010


This question general refers to customers from Africa who come to Dubai to buy goods in containers(Constituting 70% of all importers from dubai) and need a frieght or shipping agent to handle all the operations for them both in Dubai and thier respective countries or destinations.

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Doing Business In Africa – Tanzania – The Future

August 28, 2010

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Tanzania still has a way to go before it becomes a world-class investment destination. But there is no doubt that is well on its way.

Research and Markets: South Africa Surgical Equipment Market Outlook to 2016

August 27, 2010

Research and Markets: South Africa Surgical Equipment Market Outlook to 2016
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d6834e/south_africa_surgi) has announced the addition of GlobalData ‘s new report “South Africa Surgical Equipment Market Outlook to 2016″ to their offering. Our medical devices report, South Africa Surgical Equipment Market Outlook to 2016, provides key market data on the South …

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South Africa wants to join so-called BRIC nations

August 27, 2010

South Africa wants to join so-called BRIC nations
South Africa wants to be considered among the leaders of the developing world along with Brazil, Russia, India and China, its president said, pushing for membership of a grouping that has growing global influence. President Jacob Zuma told reporters Wednesday… South Africa – BRIC – Jacob Zuma – Africa – Developing country

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Doing Business in Africa – Mozambique – Part 3 – Financial Sector and Accessing Finance

August 26, 2010

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Mozambiques growth has been driven by political stability, foreign direct investment and aid inflows. But to make a domestic growth base for businesses there needs to be a sound and active financial industry. At the moment, Mozambiques financial sector is still decidedly small and dominated by foreign banks.

South Africa looks to boost investment from China

August 24, 2010

South Africa looks to boost investment from China
BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma called on Tuesday for greater investment in his country from China, as South Africa seeks to narrow its trade deficit with Beijing and bring growth to its sluggish economy.

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Doing Business in Africa – Mozambique – Part 2 – Bio-fuel and Diversifying the Economy

August 21, 2010

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Despite massive coal deposits, over 80% of Mozambiquans live without electricity, while coal mining and energy projects in the North are vital to the countrys growth. Its in bio-fuel where Mozambique is pinning its hopes, not only for local power generation but also agricultural development. Only 6.6% of Mozambiques some 64million hectares of arable land is currently utilized. By rekindling the countrys sugar industry and modeling its bio-fuel policy on success stories like Brazil and Mauritius, authorities say Mozambique could produce over 3 million barrels of bio-oil a day.

I need $ 7000 fund to invest in a business in Africa, have an idea of where I can get fund?

August 19, 2010

My business idea is about purchase of fish from the beaches in East Africa, am seeking for funds which will be paid back within the next 5 months plus 25 percent interest. I lack security to source fund through the lending institutions. Would you advice me about where I can obtain such a fund. Thanks

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Doing Business In Africa – Namibia – Financial Sector

August 18, 2010

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Namibia has always been seen as a younger sibling to South Africa. Even after independence in 1990 the country remained fairly anchored to South Africa in terms of monetary policy, imports and exports and Namibia maintained its strict regulatory policies, which is why its financial services sector has remained fairly insulated from the global financial crisis.

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