African Review of Business and Technology

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Articles in November 2006 issue of African Review of Business and Technology

• Can mobiles bring banking to the unbanked? Mobile telephony has taken off in Nigeria like nowhere else and the nation has become one of the fastest growing GSM markets in the world. So why can't mobiles be used to make electronic payments?(Telecommunicati
• 'Most reliable' MFPs announced.(Kyocera Mita Europe is recognised as the best brand in the multifunctional printers by the Industry Analysts Inc.)(Brief article)
• National Boundary Commission.(is rehabilitating Lake Chad)(Brief article)
• SA develops rail to put economy back on track: South Africa's Spoornet rail company has embarked on a highly ambitious investment programme as part of government's strategy to boost the economy. Stephen Williams reports.(Railways)
  by Williams, Stephen
• IFA Hotels & Resorts.(Briefly)
• Cocoa market unmoved.(Commodity Report)
• Emirates expands in Africa.(Business Travel)(Emirates Airline services)(Brief article)
• One million whites leave SA.(report of South African Institute of Race Relations)(Brief article)
• APM Terminals unveils ambitious plans for Apapa: Mr Tony Maynard, MD of Apapa APMT Nigeria Ltd, explains to African Review the company's plans for the upgrading of the Apapa Container Terminal.(Company Focus)(Interview)
• A bilateral air service agreement has been signed between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe.(Briefly)
• Mixed trade for copper followed by six-week high.(Commodity Report)
• Minimising wear on ground-engaging tools.(Construction)
• Executives' calendar.
• Libya forum launch.(Project Libya, international commercial exhibition)(Brief article)
• Maersk reaps rewards in Nigerian market: Maersk Nigeria Ltd's MD, Mr Tom Gronnegaard Knudsen, talks to African Review about the rewards and challenges of doing business in Nigeria.(Company Focus)(Interview)(Company overview)
• Kenya Airways has appointed a new area manager in Europe.(Briefly)
• September Again Showed robust new vehicle sales in South Africa recording the best September vehicle sales ever, exceeding 2005's by 3.7 per cent.(Briefly)
• Nigeria welcomes Water Africa: from 15-17 November, Lagos will host two major events--Water Africa Nigeria 2006 and Construction Africa Nigeria 2006. Exhibition space is at a premium as companies are keen to make the most of the positive business climate.
• Libya.(National Oil Corp. inviting bidders for onshore and offshore blocks)(Brief article)
• Electra Mining expo keeps visitors happy: the 17th Electra Mining Africa show held in Johannesburg in mid September was once again a resounding success.(Mining)
• Africa's oil giant enters global league.(Nigeria)
  by Siddiqi, Moin
• Bangkok/Joburg route launched.(Business Travel)
• Nairobi Stock Exchange.(Briefly)
• Better links for the SADC region: Humphrey Nkonde reports from Zambia on proposals to increase cross-border links within Africa's most dynamic intratrading region. Rehabilitated and new rail lines are central to the plans to move heavy freight more effect
  by Nkonde, Humphrey
• Namibia.(drilling of deep water well is planned by petroleum companies operated by Sintezneftegaz)(Brief article)
• Gold fields adds to riches with share of South Deep: Gold Fields is to operate its recently acquired South Deep stake as a single economic unit with its Kloof mine, using existing infrastructure. The acquisition makes GF number-one in reserve ounce terms
  by Ross, Priscilla
• Getting the server room right: one of the secret hobbies of many IT professionals is sharing horror stories--and many of the worst ones concern server rooms. Karen Young reports.(Information Technology)
  by Young, Karen
• Jo'burg to DC without stopping.(Business Travel)
• Groceries Manufacturers Association of Zimbabwe.(Briefly)
• Activity at Auto Africa reflects buoyant market: the frenetic level of new product launches scheduled to take place at the Auto Africa 2006's truck and Bus Expo from 26 October- 5 November, is a reflection of the current buoyant market conditions in South
• Counting the cost of counterfeit goods: safety is paramount. All countries need tougher deterrents--from China to the EU. BEAMAInstallation director Dave Dossett explains from an electrical-accessories perspective why we must beat the devious product coun
• Nigeria.(BRASS LNG group is constructing two-train liquefied natural gas complex )(Brief article)
• Recycling fuels demand for mobile plant: mobile crushing and screening isn't a new concept but it is a market that has grown very fast in recent years. Kyran Casteel assesses the market.(Crushing)(Company overview)
  by Casteel, Kyran
• Mobile TV launch.(Information Technology)
• Go-ahead expected for Algeria's new export pipeline.(Oil News)
• International investment interest building up.(Commercial Review)
• Forecast movements against the dollar.(Financial Forecast)(Statistical table)
• A growing role in the Lake Victoria Basin: after a recent visit to the Kisumu area Ronald Watts reviews progress in Kenya and the potential for the whole region.(Kenya)
  by Watts, Ronald
• Angola.(Chevron Corp. signed contract with Daewoo Corp.)(Brief article)
• Safety systems reach new heights: as construction projects become increasingly ambitious the importance of on-site safety is becoming ever more critical, especially when working at height.(Construction)
• Expanded range of Samsung printers on the SA market.(Information Technology)
• Uganda.(Oil News)
• Workers give more muscle to stock markets.(Commercial Review)
• Currencies reflect dollar's ups and downs.(Finance)
• Continental Reinsurance PLC.(insuraance industry in Nigeria)(Company overview)
• Platinum hits six-month low.(demand decreased)(Brief article)
• Used plant supports a growing business: most construction machinery is tough and quite suitable for second-hand purchase, but you can make a big mistake. Use our guide to making the right decision that will help your business develop.(Construction)
• Small is useful: Ronald Watts shows how small-scale industry is helping to reduce waste, make useful items and promote exports.(Exports)
  by Watts, Ronald
• Nigeria-Algeria gas pipeline takes shape.(Oil News)
• Nigeria increases exports to UK.(Commercial Review)
• Powerful partners taste sweets of success: the first manufacturer in Nigeria to print a quality guarantee on the packaging of all its products was Cadbury Nigeria. In order to maintain this standard the production lines have to run without interruption, s
• Comesa Secretary General, Erastus Mwencha, says a sustainable growth of no less than seven per cent is needed per annum to achieve the impetus to create opportunities for all, especially women.(Briefly)(Brief article)
• Pacovent to bring transparency to packaging market: a brand new trade fair is being launched in environmentally-advanced Germany this month. Microflute cardboard allows high-quality printing; new types of can save on materials used; and the advance of pla
• Tax incentives alone fail to motivate investors: instead of offering tax incentives, the government of Ghana should be emphasising fundamental advantages such as reliable power supply. This is what will really pull in the overseas investors, argues Emmanu
  by Yartey, Emmanuel
• Kenya tea exports fall.(Commodity Report)
• Editor's note.
  by Phelan, Jonquil
• Prudent policies underpin programme of investment: prudent macroeconomic policies and a sound commitment to reforms are helping Nigeria to overcome the legacy of misrule under successive military regimes and to foster a vibrant non-oil economy fit for the
  by Siddiqi, Moin
• Nigeria's 2000MW Mambilla power station.(don't get finance from regular budget says Liyel Imoke)(Brief article)
• Transnet's turnaraound will fund massive investment programme.(Railways)
• Exchange rates.(Financial Forecast)
• Gold trade mixed.(Commodity Report)