MARCH 2010 ISSUE 14
Crude oil production has the potential to greatly transform the fortunes of any country, if the industry is managed correctly. In this month's issue of the TradeInvest Africa newsletter we take a look at two countries, Ghana and Uganda, that are set to achieve oil producer status in the near future. In addition we also interview Luke Zunga from the Zimbabwe Diaspora Development Chamber about the effect that the country's controversial new empowerment regulations will have on business and investment in the country. The issue also features numerous investment opportunities, trade leads and news articles.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Africa's new oil hotspots
Africa's oil production landscape is rapidly changing with a number of new countries set to become major players in the industry. TradeInvest Africa reports
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Opportunity to provide retail facilities
Kenya's vibrant retail sector is expected to expand substantially as the economy moves towards a 10% growth target by 2012. Private investment is, however, needed to address challenges facing the sector.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Water project holds promising potential
FEATURE ARTICLES: How Zimbabwe's new empowerment laws will affect business
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Blue provides microfinancing for education

SECTORS
MANUFACTURING
TANZANIA
Expansion of sawmill: Established miller welcomes investors
Masco Sawmills (T) Ltd is seeking a $5.5 million joint venture collaboratio...
GHANA: Soft drink manufacturer seeks investors
MOZAMBIQUE: Establish a cement plant in Moatize City
MAURITIUS: Water project holds promising potential
MINING & ENERGY
UGANDA
Palm oil processing plant starts with operations
The palm oil processing plant on the Lake Victoria island of Bugala has com...
KENYA: Wake up and smell the opportunities in Kenyan coffee
RWANDA: Firm opens tractor assembly plant in Rwanda
MALAWI: Opportunity to process fruit for guaranteed local market
PROPERTY
NIGERIA
South Koreans to invest in low-cost housing
A delegation of South Korean investors who are on a fact-finding mission to...
KENYA: Opportunity to provide retail facilities
SOUTH AFRICA: Chaza looking to fund new property developments
ZAMBIA: Develop tourist services and products in Kafue park
ENERGY & MINING
RWANDA
Exploit methane gas energy in Lake Kivu
Rwanda has substantial hydroelectric resources and natural gas deposits whi...
ZAMBIA: Invest in emerald mine
AFRICA: Africa's new oil hotspots
AFRICA: Firm looking for mining joint ventures

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Business

Chaza Strategic Management
SOUTH AFRICA - Chaza looking to fund new property developments
Business II
Blue Financial Services
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Microinsurance: why microfinance is not enough
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Blue provides microfinancing for education
Events
15th African Water Association International Congress
EVENTS - 15th African Water Association International Congress: 15-18 Mar 2010
Oil & Gas Africa 2010
EVENTS - Oil & Gas Africa 2010: 16-18 Mar 2010
Africa Exchange Conference
EVENTS - Africa Exchange Conference: 12-13 April 2010
SIM Senegal 2010
EVENTS - SIM Senegal 2010: 12-15 April 2010
Events II
Wind Power Africa
EVENTS - Wind Power Africa 2010: 12-14 MAY 2010
Training Workshop on Investment Promotion in Switzerland
EVENTS - Training Workshop on Investment Promotion in Switzerland: 17-21 May 2010
Africa's Big Seven
EVENTS - Africa's Big Seven: 25-27 July 2010