DECEMBER 2010 ISSUE 23
Many investment consulting groups this year touted Africa as the 'last investment frontier in the world' for businesses looking for rewarding opportunities. The continent has performed relatively well in terms of growth and return on investment and also weathered the global financial crisis better than expected. Consequently, many countries are seeing more foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. This month TradeInvestAfrica finds big plans in the hospitality industry as hotel operators expand in order to benefit from the increased FDI activity that is bringing business and leisure travellers to Africa. We have also featured plenty of investment opportunities for those looking to do business in Africa in 2011.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Hospitality industry stands at the threshold of growth
Africa is becoming more attractive for business and leisure activities and many big hotel operators are embracing the market. Financing for bankable projects abounds but stakeholders say African leaders will have to pull their socks up if they want investment to flow in.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Why this method of fish farming is cheap and profitable
Efforts to stimulate growth in the aquaculture sector are beginning to pay off as more African countries embrace technology to boost yields. But investment remains low due to the capital-intensive nature of large-scale aquaculture. TradeInvestAfrica reports on how to start a profitable fish farming business without breaking the bank.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Malawi turns to private investors to solve power crisis
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Swaziland invites manufacturers of pharmaceuticals
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Floriculture businesses to do well in Ghana
Editor’s choice
  • Southern Sudan could be the world's newest country come January and the government there is busy trying to woo potential investors. Analysts are mulling post-poll chaos but the AU says there is no need for pessimism.

  • Here is why more Chinese firms are foraying into Africa’s non-resource sectors.

  • Private equity funds see attractive opportunities outside SA, says report by the professional association.

  • Changes at MIGA means these type of investments are now eligible for political risk cover.

    • SECTORS
    PRIVATISATION AND JOINT VENTURES
    ZIMBABWE
    Privatization opens infrastructure opportunities
    Zimbabwe plans to rehabilitate and expand existing infrastructure to suppor...
    NIGERIA: Bauchi state seeks managers for hotels
    SIERRA LEONE: Opportunity to revive Sierra Leone's petroleum refining company
    ZAMBIA: Partners wanted in brownfield cashew processing project
    GAME PARKS
    ANGOLA
    Game reserve offers development opportunities
    There are two unique opportunities to invest in the Angolan border of the K...
    KENYA: Invest in lodge near Ol-Donyo Sabuk game park
    GHANA: Investment to develop game parks required
    ZAMBIA: Develop tourist facilities in Kafue park
    CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING
    RWANDA
    Kigali city seeks investors for housing projects
    More than 25,000 units are needed annually to address the housing shortage ...
    UGANDA: Demand for housing provides opportunities
    SUDAN: Opportunity to invest in commercial property projects
    KENYA: Development opportunities for Nairobi city
    RENEWABLE ENERGY
    ZAMBIA
    Hydropower opportunity on Lake Kariba
    Zambia, with its numerous lakes and rivers, has good potential for the gene...
    MAURITIUS: Strong growth potential in energy sector
    UGANDA: Opportunity to extract bio-diesel from jatropha
    NEWS: $15m fund now available for clean energy

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