NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE 33

This month TradeInvestAfrica looks at the prospects for Africa’s oil and gas sector, as high oil prices drive big international companies to increase their investment in exploration. We also detail how simplified tax systems can stimulate growth of small and medium-sized businesses.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
High oil prices are driving growth in exploration in Africa, but global companies say their commitment depends on governments’ willingness to improve investment climates.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Many small businesses in Africa refuse to formalise their operations because of taxation issues. But, as World Bank's Laurent Corthay reports, ongoing reforms to simplify taxation for SMMEs are having far-reaching effects that could transform the sector.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Telecoms company seeks investor for WiFi services project
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Opportunity to supply prefabricated housing in Ethiopia
NEWS: Explore business opportunities at the Global Expo Botswana 2011
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    Invest in sugar production
    Demand for sugar and related products is rising at 2.3% annually in Ghana, ...
    MALAWI: Invest in large-scale fruit production
    THE GAMBIA: Opportunities to supply agricultural inputs
    NIGERIA: Investors wanted for commercial farming
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    Shire-Zambezi waterway project
    Malawi's Shire-Zambezi waterway project aimed at linking the country to the...
    SENEGAL: Rail and port projects
    GHANA: Business opportunities in transportation upgrade program
    ZIMBABWE: Infrastructure projects on offer
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    Invest in Moatize cement plant
    The proposed cement plant is located in Moatize City and is expected to pro...
    ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia seeks investors for corn flakes factories
    NAMIBIA: Proposed steel plant has market prospects in SADC
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