Berlin based Amatheon Agri Group, tipped on acquiring More Beef Limited, Zambia’s second largest operator of butchery shops. According to a statement availed to businessmail, Carl Heinrich Bruhn, founder and CEO of the Amatheon Agri Holding N. V, announced the acquisition saying that it was inspired by great potential for expansion in Zambia. “We are very excited about acquiring a second building block in our strategy to become a leading player in Zambian meat products. “We see great potential for growth of More Beef, as we will safeguard its brand, unique positioning and operational competence, but also create the opportunity for... Continue Reading
The Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria – 28 October 2014; The Institute of Drilling & Petroleum Engineering (IDPE) have officially confirmed their support for the upcoming Offshore West Africa 2015 Conference & Exhibition by agreeing to become a “Supporting Organization” upon the events return to Nigeria. The 19th Annual Offshore West Africa will take place at The Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria on 20-22 January 2015, continuing to be the premier conference and exhibition for the offshore oil and gas exploration & production industry within West Africa. PennWell Corporation is pleased to be working with the IDPE for the first time, looking... Continue Reading
By Brandon Engel – One of the most interesting trends in the global energy industry is the recent increase in the use of natural gas on the continent of Africa. Both compressed natural gas and liquified natural gas are growing in importance in such countries as South Africa and Angola. Although these areas still have small domestic markets for natural gas, Africa as a whole is believed to possess approximately 10% of the total worldwide recoverable reserves of natural gas, so production is likely to grow to meet both domestic and international demand. Due to the fact that natural gas... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – The Council of Young African Leaders (CYAL), The City University of New York (CUNY) University Student Senate and IMBIZO Host Committee, NY are joining forces to present CYAL’s fourth Annual Leadership Conference. The central topic of the two-day symposium, which starts on Friday, October 10 to Saturday, October 11 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alumni Association in New York is “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future.” “This symposium is about giving voice to young people. Giving them the choice to be participants and stakeholders of their own futures... Continue Reading
By Thomas Mountain – 07. October 2014 – The small East-African country of Eritrea has started a mining industry and is doing it right. To start with Eritrea is receiving 40% of the profits generated by its first gold/copper mine. Compare this to Tanzania where Anglo-American mining company operates one of the world’s largest gold mines and pays a whopping 4% royalty to the government. Thanks to Wikileaks we know that the USA forced sanctions against Eritrea through the UN Security Council in 2009, not to punish Eritrea for allegedly supporting “terrorism” (i.e. Al Shabab in Somalia) but in an attempt... Continue Reading
