JANUARY 2011 ISSUE 24
2011 may be the watershed year that indicates just how sustainable Africa’s growth is, as 10 sub-Saharan countries plan to hold elections. This month TradeInvestAfrica finds out how these processes could affect FDI flows, and why Angola is looking much better for SA companies.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Can the interest in Africa sustain investment flows?
2011 holds a lot of promise for Africa with foreign direct investment flows expected to pick up. Micheal Lalor, a director at Ernst & Young SA, tells us what the key considerations for investors should be in the face of the upcoming political elections and also where to start if you are planning an African foray.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Angola: Looking better
Many investors have found it difficult to operate in Angola in the past, despite the many attractive opportunities. Roger Bernard-Tremeer, honorary chairperson of the SA-Angola chamber of commerce, reports that doing business there can be as easy as a walk in the park - as long as you keep these tips in mind.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Strategic partner needed for Swaziland cotton ginnery
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Rwanda seeks investors for tourism institute
NEWS: Malawi welcomes investors for coal-fired power plant
Editor’s choice
  • Waste collection and processing companies could make a killing in Zimbabwe where the local authorities lack capacity to pick up waste in Harare and Bulawayo.

  • An innovation currently under experiment in Kenya could steer fish farming ventures to maximum productivity and profitability. See the opportunities available in the fishing sector.

  • There is an opportunity to own fish farms in Mauritius as the country positions itself to become Africa's prime location for sustainable aquaculture.

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    • SECTORS
    ICT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    NEWS
    Mobile phone users to hit 3.5bn in 2015 – Ericsson
    The number of mobile broadband users in Africa is expected to increase from...
    ZIMBABWE: Funding required for connectivity project
    GHANA: Company seeks financing for WiFi services project
    ZAMBIA: Proposed manufacturing plant to cater for rising demand
    MINING & METALS
    RWANDA
    Mineral exports have room for growth
    Rwanda’s nascent mining industry is poised for growth following the decisio...
    KENYA: Gemstones and jewellery processing opportunities
    NAMIBIA: Joint venture opportunity to process slag
    UGANDA: Iron ore production plant to serve steel manufacturers
    AQUACULTURE
    UGANDA
    Seeking investors for fish processing plants
    The fisheries industry has emerged in recent years to become one of Uganda'...
    NAMIBIA: Rich fisheries potential interests investors
    MOZAMBIQUE: Short-term opportunities in fish processing
    FEATURE ARTICLES: Profitable aquaculture now a reality for investors
    RETAIL
    ZAMBIA
    Retail complex to capitalise on heavy border traffic
    Chirundu, Zambia’s busiest border lacks modern facilities to cater for road...
    RWANDA: Rwanda seeks investors for mixed-use development
    KENYA: Growing middle-class to boost pharmaceuticals
    TRADE LEAD: Manufacturer of mobile phones seeks distributor

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