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Publication: African Business Review

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Regus finds Africa's entrepreneurial spirit is unwavering

New research reveals that despite many obstacles in their path and a lack of government support, 87 percent of entrepreneurs in Africa would do it againTAGS: Africa, SMEs, credit, downturn, economic, entrepreneur, government, legislation, loans, startups, ... [Published African Business Review - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Regus, Entrepreneurial Spirit, SME Small & Medium Sized Enterprises, Entrepreneur

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Biogas first in Kenya for Clarke Energy and Tropical Power

A major deal has been clinched between a leading UK-based engine service provider and a Kenyan developer of biogas and solar plantsTAGS: agricultural, anaerobic digestion, biodegradable, biogas, deal, electricity, engines, gas, Kenya, plants, solar, ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Clarke Energy, Biogas, Kenya, Anaerobic Digestion

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

MTN Cameroon launches country's fastest Internet offer

The Cameroon operation of Africa's leading mobile phone services' company has brought two new products to market in line with its strategy of opening up the digital world to its customersTAGS: MTN, WIMAX, bandwidths, coverage, flexibility, internet, mobile, ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Cameroon, WiMax, High-Speed Internet, Bandwidth

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Fly540

Fastjet announces international flights from Tanzania

The African airline aiming to become the number one pan-continental, low-cost services operator has expanded its flights after winning new government approvalsTAGS: Africa, airline, booking, budget, customers, equity, financing, flights, fund, hub, international, ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Tanzania, Johannesburg, Fly540, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Bilateral

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Ushahidi's new BRCK device

A Kenyan software company has unveiled a new device, which provides a more reliable means of staying connected specifically for places where connectivity is a constant issue such as Africa, at theTEDGlobal Conference in Scotland.The BRCK is a small, lightweight ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Mobile Marketing, Scotland, Social Network

First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

3D printing could fuel growth in Africa

Organisers of a conference to discuss ways of advancing 3D printing technologies in Africa is calling for those looking for investment in this arena to present at the eventTAGS: 3D printing, conference, extract, manufacturing, natural, product, recycle, ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 14 2013]

Entities: 3D Printing, Clean Technology, Manufacturing

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Africa does mean business

Follow @ ShereeHannaWritten by Nigel Baker, Chief Executive of Thomson Foundation (pictured below)An unlikely alliance has been created to safeguard the best use of Africa’s growing wealth. Economists and journalists are joining forces to help promote ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Paul Collier, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Botswana

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

IMPERIAL Logistics boss wins sustainability award

Chief Executive Officer Marius Swanepoel has won the Sustainability Leadership Award in recognition of making African supply chains more environmentally friendlyTAGS: award, business, CEO, economic, efficiency, energy, fule, initiatives, Logistics, management, ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Sustainability, Logistics, Nedbank Group Ltd, Leadership

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Top 10 largest companies

Africa's largest companies based on financial performance are chronicled in the Africa Report's top 500 companies, the most recent of which was published in 2012 based on 2010 performances. While the majority on the list are based in South Africa the ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: South Africa, Sonangol Group, Sasol Ltd

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Calling in the experts

The June issue of African Business Review is now live and features an array of experts in particular a leading UCT GSB lecturer who asks businesses to reconisder how they view corporate social responsibilityTAGS: Africa, CSR, business, customer services, ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Cape Town, Social Media, Ernst & Young

First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Ushahidi launches new connectivity device

A Kenyan software company introduces BRCK, a backup generator offering connectivity in places where it is patchyTAGS: 3G, 4G, Africa, BRCK, Ethernet, Kenya, WiFi, alerts, applications, cloud, connectivity, device, internet, mobile, modem, webA Kenyan ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 12 2013]

Entities: Wi-Fi, Short Message Service (Telecom), Ethernet

First reported Jun 11 2013 - Updated Jun 11 2013 - 1 reports

Seven key steps to procuring savings

Follow @ ShereeHannaIn today’s struggling economies reducing actual spend can have a significant impact on the health of your company. Your procurement function can play a critical role in achieving this.Procurement is about managing your third party ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 11 2013]

Entities: Cocoa, Leadership, Cassava

Quotes

Fastjet’s Chief Executive and Chairman, Ed Winter, said: "This is a monumental day in Fastjet's history, and brings us closer to our goal of becoming Africa's first pan-continental low-cost airline."

Fastjet announces international flights from Tanzania [Published African Business Review - Jun 17 2013]

He said: "Transformation to greener business starts in the supply chain. There are opportunities to reduce emissions through routeoptimisation and greater fuel efficiency, as well as energy, water and waste management, among other initiatives."

IMPERIAL Logistics boss wins sustainability award [Published African Business Review - Jun 13 2013]

"But a narrow focus on compliance is not going to shift the problems that we see.”"

Time for a shift in CSR thinking [Published African Business Review - Jun 11 2013]

"Development of tourism products that can make tourists stay in Kampala longer, tourist advisories (information) is very vital, trained guides and drivers as well, road signs, cleanliness, awareness, an aquarium would be very good for Kampala to be competitive" said Herbert Byaruhanga, the President of the Uganda Tourism Association

Uganda envisions Kampala tourism boost [Published African Business Review - May 30 2013]

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Biogas first in Kenya for Clarke Energy and Tro... [Published African Business Review - Jun 18 2013]
MTN Cameroon launches country's fastest Interne... [Published African Business Review - Jun 18 2013]
Ushahidi's new BRCK device [Published African Business Review - Jun 17 2013]
Fastjet announces international flights from Ta... [Published African Business Review - Jun 17 2013]
3D printing could fuel growth in Africa [Published African Business Review - Jun 14 2013]
Africa does mean business [Published African Business Review - Jun 13 2013]
IMPERIAL Logistics boss wins sustainability award [Published African Business Review - Jun 13 2013]
Top 10 largest companies [Published African Business Review - Jun 12 2013]
Calling in the experts [Published African Business Review - Jun 12 2013]
Ushahidi launches new connectivity device [Published African Business Review - Jun 12 2013]
Agri-Vie announces R37 million joint venture in... [Published African Business Review - Jun 11 2013]
Seven key steps to procuring savings [Published African Business Review - Jun 11 2013]
Time for a shift in CSR thinking [Published African Business Review - Jun 11 2013]
Soaring to the top of the tree [Published African Business Review - Jun 10 2013]
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Varun Beverages Zambia Limited [Published African Business Review - Jun 10 2013]
3W Power/ AEG Power: Sourcing locally powers gr... [Published African Business Review - Jun 09 2013]
Heads of State to gather for SADC conference [Published African Business Review - Jun 08 2013]
London firms pull together to bring vital healt... [Published African Business Review - Jun 07 2013]
Protea Hospitality Group enters 10th African co... [Published African Business Review - Jun 06 2013]
Microsoft to help Kenya roll out schools IT pro... [Published African Business Review - Jun 05 2013]
2go goes Android [Published African Business Review - Jun 05 2013]
Zuma opens SA's door wider for Japanese investment [Published African Business Review - Jun 04 2013]
Dangote: Africa's first $20 billion man [Published African Business Review - Jun 04 2013]
Agri-Vie invests US$6 million in Tanzania Food ... [Published African Business Review - Jun 03 2013]
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First Africa, then the world for MTN [Published African Business Review - Jun 01 2013]
Build your brand at Nigeria's Oyo Mega Trade Fair [Published African Business Review - May 31 2013]
Uganda envisions Kampala tourism boost [Published African Business Review - May 30 2013]