NOVEMBER 2010 ISSUE 22
Although more African countries are showing a remarkable appetite for improving their business climates as indicated by the latest World Bank report on Doing Business, investors on the continent still face numerous challenges presented by an extremely fragmented business landscape. In this issue TradeInvestAfrica looks at the benefits of familiarising yourself with local investment laws and regulations. Also featured are some new investment opportunities and upcoming business events.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Ways to secure investments when rules change
Sudden changes in investment laws and regulations in some African markets are a reality for many investors. But, as Rian Geldenhuys reports, there are tested ways of providing investors with legal certainty.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Summerfield Resort seeks investors for Swaziland project
The Summerfield Resort is seeking investors for a proposed US$25m golf estate and casino that is aimed at serving the growing market for golf estate living in Swaziland.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Huge investment potential in Africa's aquaculture sector
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Revive petroleum refining company
NEWS: Mauritius still the easiest place to do business in Africa
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Safari lodges in Zimbabwe a good bet for investors
Editor’s choice
  • The 2.6-billion Stanlib Africa Equity Fund will invest on the stock exchanges of 17 African countries from next year. See list of targeted sectors

  • Entrepreneurs involved in clean energy projects in East Africa have a new source of funding worth $15-million. The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) will run in the form of a competition.

  • A survey by PwC says Africa will likely become the third largest oil producer in the world by 2011. There is a new trend in the continent’s downstream sector as new entrants take up assets left by several exiting majors.

  • The China Sourcing Fair makes its debut in South Africa in December.

    • SECTORS
    MINING
    NAMIBIA
    Partners needed in project to process slag
    A mining company in Namibia is seeking partners to provide technical and fi...
    RWANDA: Mineral exports have room for growth
    SENEGAL: Proposed infrastructure projects to benefit miners
    SWAZILAND: Exploit huge coal reserves for proposed power plant
    TOURISM
    BOTSWANA
    Opportunity to develop lodge and campsites
    An opportunity has arisen to construct and manage a lodge in the Kgalagadi ...
    RWANDA: Investment in skills development to boost tourism sector
    MALAWI: Ecotourism projects ready for take up
    UGANDA: Tourism has potential
    AGRIBUSINESS
    ETHIOPIA
    Big domestic market to benefit agri-processors
    With increasing commercialization of the agriculture sector in Ethiopia, th...
    SWAZILAND: Investor wanted in $1.5m poultry project
    KENYA: Competitive advantage exists in meat processing
    SOMALIA: More investment in agriculture to ease conflict
    ENERGY
    RWANDA
    Unlock energy potential at Lake Kivu
    About $50-billion a year worth of energy could potentially be generated at ...
    SIERRA LEONE: Revive petroleum refining company
    ZAMBIA: Upgrade power station on Lake Kariba
    MALAWI: Energy firm sees success in processing jatropha

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    Events
    East African Petroleum Conference & Exhibition
    EVENTS - East African petroleum conference & exhibition: 02 Feb - 04 Feb

    Mining Indaba 2011
    EVENTS - Mining Indaba: 07 Feb - 11 Feb

    Renewable Energy Africa Conference & Expo
    EVENTS - Renewable Energy Africa Conference & Expo: 2011 July 27-29

    Airport Expansion and Development Africa 2010
    EVENTS - Airport Expansion and Development Africa 2010: 29 Nov - 2 Dec
    Events
    Energy Indaba 2011
    EVENTS - Energy Indaba 2011: 1-3 March
    Power & Electricity World Africa 2011
    EVENTS - Power & Electricity World Africa 2011: 28-1 March

    Carbon markets & Climate Finance Africa Conference 2011
    EVENTS - Carbon Markets & Climate Finance Africa Conference 2011: Jan 25-26