FEBRUARY 2010 ISSUE 13

In order for Africa's economy to grow, it needs solutions designed especially for the continent. Microinsurance is an innovative concept that empowers low-income people, while at the same time allowing commercial insurers to enter a new market. In this issue of the TradeInvest Africa newsletter we take a look at the various issues surrounding microinsurance in Africa. For those ready to do business in Africa, we also feature numerous specific investment opportunities, trade leads and relevant news stories - especially in the ICT, agriculture, mining, energy and manufacturing sectors.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Foreign firms establishing a foothold in Africa through microinsurance
Microinsurance is slowly but surely becoming more popular in Africa. Low-income Africans are purchasing microinsurance to manage their financial risks while mainstream insurance companies see it as a way of establishing a foothold on the continent.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Opportunity to set up a modern cashew processing plant
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre is inviting investors to cultivate and process cashew nuts. West Africa's cashew industry is increasingly gaining prominence as a major supplier of raw nuts.
NEWS: Anglo chief executive positive about Africa
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Rwanda's property sector has good investment potential
NEWS: Mauritius economic growth to hit 5% by 2011
Editor's Choice
Chaza looking to fund new property developments
Chaza Strategic Management specialises in the funding of high profile property development projects, ranging from residential property to industrial developments.

Blue provides microfinancing for education
For Blue, microfinance is a means to effect large-scale social and economic transformation in Africa.

Agribusiness opportunities for the private sector
Senegal's wide variety of agricultural produce is largely unprocessed. Agribusiness opportunities exist in processing of fruits and vegetables, as well as provision of agricultural equipment and financial services.

SECTORS
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ZAMBIA
Partner with university to develop ICT centre
The University of Zambia is looking for a partner to develop a modern ICT c...
TANZANIA: Tanzanian mobile firms shocked by new bill
SWAZILAND: Reduced costs to attract call centre investors
AFRICA: Zain expands 'Zap' mobile commerce service
MINING & ENERGY
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Partnerships on offer to develop Congo's energy potential
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking public and private partne...
SOUTH AFRICA: Solar lighting system supplier seeks investors
ZAMBIA: Hydropower project on Lake Kariba presents opportunities
AFRICA: Anglo chief executive positive about Africa
AGRICULTURE & AGRI-PROCESSING
GHANA
Invest in Ghana's sugar industry
The country is seeking private investment in agri-business as part of its p...
CAMEROON: Exporter of agricultural goods looking for buyers
TANZANIA: UAE firm looking for long-term lease on Tanzanian farmland
AFRICA: Illovo to spend R6 billion on expansion plans
MANUFACTURING
RWANDA
Firm to manufacture ATM cards in Rwanda
SIMTEL has hinted it is in the final stages of a project to produce Visa ch...
ETHIOPIA: Leather manufacturing opportunities in Ethiopia
GHANA: Produce fish feed for West Africa region
ETHIOPIA: Chinese company planning to establish country's largest cement factory

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Business

Chaza Strategic Management
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Chaza looking to fund new property developments
Business
Blue Financial Services
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Microinsurance: why microfinance is not enough
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Blue provides microfinancing for education
Events
Energy Indaba 2010
EVENTS - Energy Indaba 2010: 24-26 Feb 2010
4th Annual Africa Trade & Export Conference
EVENTS - Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference: 9-10 Mar 2010

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
Events
Africa Exchange Conference
EVENTS - Africa Exchange Conference: 12-13 April 2010
Africa's Big Seven
EVENTS - Africa's Big Seven: 25-27 July 2010