MARCH 2011 ISSUE 26
Until recently, private equity firms gave Africa’s agriculture sector a wide berth, put off by the uncontrollable risks of bad climate and natural disasters. Several big funds have been launched and over 40 others plan to invest an estimated $2-billion in the next three to five years. In this issue TradeInvestAfrica explores recent developments in agriculture. We also look at Kenya’s geothermal industry and its potential to spur economic growth in East Africa.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Rich African farms draw international investors
Private investment in Africa's agriculture is rising. Neil Crowder, a founding partner at South Africa-based firm Chayton Africa, which recently acquired farms in Zambia tells TradeInvestAfrica why his focus is on Africa's markets.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Can Kenya become Africa's geothermal valley?
Kenya is exploiting its rich geothermal potential to harness a reliable source of energy that could spur economic growth. The country holds a lot of promise for investors interested in the energy sector.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Invest in Swaziland's budding floriculture industry
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Seychelles seeks investors for hospital and laboratories
NEWS: Kenya seeks operator for commuter railway system
Editor’s choice
  • The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will double funding for agribusiness projects in Africa. Click here to find out if your business is eligible.

  • Zambia is seeking investors for a tilapia farming business in Siavonga. This fish grows quickly and all year round, making it very profitable to farm.

  • An energy firm is seeking financing to expand the production and processing of jatropha in Malawi. The project aims to introduce the use of biodiesel in rural areas.

  • Distributor seeks fire detection and alarm equipment.

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    TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
    NAMIBIA
    Invest in tourist facilities at the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park
    The Kavango Zambezi TFCA offers investors a raft of natural tourist attract...
    UGANDA: Potential investors have viable opportunities and incentives
    MALAWI: Potential sites to enrich southern Africa's tourist circuit
    NIGERIA: Private companies invited to manage hotels
    MINING & METALS
    NEWS
    Mining juniors set to benefit from $110m fund
    African and international institutions have committed up to $110-million in...
    ZAMBIA: Joint venture opportunity in emerald mining project
    ZIMBABWE: Unexploited opportunities in industry
    TRADE LEAD: Mining services company seeks opportunities
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    KENYA
    Development opportunities for Nairobi city
    A number of projects aimed at transforming Nairobi into a world-class city ...
    RWANDA: Gateway project to serve as tourist and financial hub
    ZAMBIA: Develop tourist facilities in Kafue park
    TRADE LEAD: Tour operator seeks partner for beachside resort
    CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS
    NAMIBIA
    Namibia seeks investors for cement plant
    A boom in the local construction industry is causing growing demand for bui...
    SWAZILAND: Pioneer investor needed to manufacture chipboards
    UGANDA: $1.3m cement plant needs a strategic investor
    TRADE LEAD: Seeking construction equipment to sell or rent

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