SEPTEMBER 2011 ISSUE 31

This issue of TradeInvestAfrica looks at how a foreign company is successfully and responsibly investing in Zambia's agriculture sector. We also look at how judicial reforms in various countries have affected the investment climates, and how Africa-focused funds can effectively tackle complicated tax and regulatory systems. For those looking for where to invest, we have included investment opportunities and business events that will present invaluable networking opportunities.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Africa and the world food crisis: time to focus on solutions
A US-based think tank recently claimed hedge funds and other foreigners are behind the 'land grabs' in Africa to boost their profits. Dabney Tonelli, managing director of private equity firm Chayton Africa, argues that while unethical behaviour should be censured, it would be a mistake to indiscriminately discourage private investment in agriculture.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Demystifying Africa's tax and regulatory environment
Shayne Krige, head of Werksmans Attorneys' Investment Funds Practice offers fund managers in Africa advice on how to deal with complex tax and regulatory issues.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Galtee Group seeks distributors of furnishing products
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Ethiopia seeks investors for corn flakes factories
FEATURE ARTICLES: Judicial reforms building investors' confidence in Africa
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    ZAMBIA
    Company seeks financiers for mining project
    A mining company in Zambia is looking for financing to start production at ...
    RWANDA: Great prospects for investors
    SWAZILAND: Seeking investors for talc mining project
    NIGERIA: Miners invite equity partners
    OIL & GAS
    GHANA
    Business opportunities in oil industry
    The port city of Takoradi is home to Ghana's oil industry and could be one ...
    RWANDA: Unexploited gas potential at Lake Kivu
    FEATURE ARTICLES: Ways to secure investments when rules change
    TRADE LEAD: Oilfield equipment for sale
    AGRICULTURE
    UGANDA
    Invest in coffee production
    Uganda's coffee has gained popularity in non-traditional markets of Europe ...
    ZAMBIA: PPP opportunity in Luena sugar farm
    SIERRA LEONE: Opportunity to export agricultural inputs
    NIGERIA: Poultry farmer seeks expansion capital
    FOOD & BEVERAGE
    ETHIOPIA
    Ethiopia seeks investors for corn flakes factories
    Ethiopia's population of 84.8 million, a growing economy and expanding midd...
    GHANA: Cashew production lucrative as demand rises
    KENYA: Tap into the opportunities in beer industry
    UGANDA: Invest in coffee production

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