Tag: Investment
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of ART Underway, Says Johari
Johari has announced that a formal cost-benefit analysis of the ART program is now underway. The effort, he said, is being supported by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), signaling a coordinated push to quantify the policy’s value for the economy. H2: What is driving the cost-benefit…
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Explainer: Why Rental Property Is Considered One of the Surest Investments
Why rental property endures as a dependable investment Rental real estate has long been viewed as a cornerstone of prudent long-term investing. Stability, predictable cash flow, and tangible assets make rental properties particularly attractive for investors seeking reliable returns over time. Industry voices, including seasoned real estate entrepreneur Hezekiah Kariuki, point to the enduring demand…
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Mankessim Nkwanta Queenmother Urges Investors to Create Jobs and Tackle Unemployment
Community Leader Calls for Investment to Create Jobs The Queenmother of Mankessim Nkwanta, Nana Yaa Nyakoah II, has appealed to local and international investors to establish businesses in her community as a strategic move to reduce unemployment among the area’s youth. Speaking at a recent public gathering, she emphasized that job creation is not only…
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Mankessim Nkwanta Queenmother Urges Investment to Create Jobs
Queenmother Urges Investors to Create Local Jobs The Queenmother of Mankessim Nkwanta, Nana Yaa Nyakoah II, has called on national and international investors to set up businesses in her community. Speaking at a recent gathering, she emphasized that targeted investments could unlock employment opportunities for the town’s youth and help reduce unemployment in the area.…
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East African Portland Cement Expansion to 4m TPA capacity
Big Investment, Bigger Ambitions The East African Portland Cement Company (EAPC) is launching a transformative $200 million expansion that aims to almost quadruple its production capacity—from about 1.3 million tonnes per year to nearly 4 million tonnes per annum (tpa) within three years. The project signals a strategic shift in East Africa’s cement market as…
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The $20 Billion Bet: What Shell’s Mega-Investment Says About Nigeria’s New Reality
Introduction: A watershed moment for Nigeria When a global energy giant commits a $20 billion investment in a single country, it’s more than a financial wager. It’s a signal about the country’s trajectory, risk profile, and the appetite of international investors for long-term returns. Shell’s mega-investment in Nigeria arrives at a moment when the country…
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Namibia’s Drive to Expedite Investment: Nandi-Ndaitwah Pushes Faster Responses at BIPA One Stop Centre
Introduction: A Call for Speed in Investment Approvals Namibia faces a pivotal moment as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for a more efficient service at the Business and Intellectual Property Authority’s (BIPA) One Stop Centre. The aim is simple but urgent: speed up responses to investors and reverse the trend of business slipping away to faster…
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Namibia’s Investment Push: Faster BIPA One Stop Centre Responses to Secure Investors
Government Push to Boost Investment Through Faster BIPA Service President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken aim at delays within Namibia’s Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), urging officials at the One Stop Centre to accelerate responses to investors. She warned that slow processing times were driving business away from Namibia, potentially undermining the country’s efforts to…
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Namibia’s Bipa One Stop Centre: Urgent Push to Accelerate Investor Responses
Introduction: A call to speed up investor responses Namibia’s Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has a new directive aimed at turning around the clock for investors. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah recently urged officials at the BIPA One Stop Centre to accelerate response times, warning that delays risk driving potential investors away from Namibia. The call…
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EAC Opens Comment Window on Vodafone’s 15% Safaricom Stake Bid
Overview: EAC Seeks Public Input on a High‑Profile Deal The East African Community (EAC) has launched a formal review process of the Kenyan government’s plan to sell a part of its stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya. In a notice published by the EAC Competition Authority on 22 January, the regional body opened a 45‑day…