AUGUST 2010 ISSUE 19
The joint venture is back in vogue as global companies, faced with reduced sources of new debt, pursue growth from new markets. In this issue TradeInvestAfrica looks at how companies can establish successful joint venture partnerships in Africa. We also feature various investment opportunities for those interested in doing business in the continent.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Getting it right with joint ventures
Joint ventures are on the rise as global companies increasingly expand into emerging economies. They offer great benefits, but finding a suitable local partner in Africa to venture with can be difficult. TradeInvestAfrica explores factors to consider when scouting for a local partner in the continent.
FEATURE ARTICLES:
Voix Networks sees potential in Nigeria's fixed-line market
Nigeria-based Voix Networks Ltd plans to deploy a reliable fixed-line service that will provide high-quality and affordable connectivity in Nigeria. We interviewed managing director Emeka Onyeama to find out the progress Voix Networks has made so far in deploying critical infrastructure.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Funding required to process Uganda's fruits
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Build tourist facilities in the Royal Jozini Resort cluster
FEATURE ARTICLES: Investing in an unified Africa
Highlights this month
  • Nigeria-based Voix Networks Limited, an ICT products and services provider, is seeking investors to expand its fixed-line broadband network in the country.

  • British company Africa Ventures Development Company is seeking partners for its milk processing plant in Uganda. The company will capitalise on the Common Market Protocol to expand in East Africa.

  • Africa is leading the way in airline travel growth, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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    SECTORS
    TOURISM
    TANZANIA
    Tour operator seeks partner for development
    The Tanzanian Investment Centre is promoting a US$4.3 million joint venture...
    ANGOLA: Game reserve offers development opportunities
    KENYA: Joint venture projects at the Bomas of Kenya
    UGANDA: Tourism sector has huge potential
    INFRASTRUCTURE
    RWANDA
    Seeking investors to build roads and modern drainage system
    Rwanda is developing its infrastructure to become competitive in attracting...
    MAURITIUS: Water project holds promising potential
    UGANDA: Business opportunities at Uganda's airports
    AQUACULTURE
    MOZAMBIQUE
    Plans to modernise fisheries present opportunities
    Short-term opportunities exist in developing and modernizing post-harvest o...
    NAMIBIA: Fish processors and support industries wanted to develop sector
    ZAMBIA: Tilapia farmer seeks partners to develop project
    GHANA: Fish mill to capitalise on huge regional market
    HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICALS
    ZAMBIA
    Government seeks investors to manufacture malaria drugs
    The Zambian government is inviting investors to participate in the growing ...
    AFRICA: Remarkable opportunities lie in troubled sector
    SOUTH AFRICA: Caribbean aloe producer seeks SA manufacturer
    AFRICA: Pharmaceutical exporter seeks distributors

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    Business

    Voix Networks Limited
    VOIX NETWORKS LTD - ICT company seeks finance partners for expansion
    Business II
    Boundless Southern Africa
    Boundless Southern Africa - Private lodge developments in Botswana's Kalahari
    Boundless Southern Africa - Prime investment opportunities on Mozambican coastline
    Swaziland Investment Promotion Agency
    SWAZILAND - Invest in a five-star hotel and convention center
    SWAZILAND - Power plant to utilise huge coal reserves
    Events
    iPAD DRC 2010
    DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - iPAD DRC 2010: 25-29 Oct
    2nd Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference
    UNITED KINGDOM - 2nd Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference: 3-4 Nov 2010

    Hospitality Investment Conference Africa
    SOUTH AFRICA - Hospitality Investment Conference Africa: 31 Oct-2 Nov 2010
    3rd Annual North Africa Trade & Investment Conference
    EGYPT - 3rd Annual North Africa Trade & Investment Conference: 10-11 Nov 2010
    Events II
    Hydropower Africa 2010
    SOUTH AFRICA - Hydropower Africa 2010: 16-20 Aug
    1st German-African ICT forum
    SOUTH AFRICA - 1st German-African ICT Forum 2010: 20-21 Oct 2010
    Renewable Energy Africa Conference & Expo
    SOUTH AFRICA - Renewable Energy Africa Conference & Expo: 9-11 Nov 2010
    Agribusiness Forum 2010
    UGANDA - Agribusiness Forum 2010: 3-6 Oct