Philips ziet kansen in welvarender Afrika

Philips expands business in Africa with innovations addressing local needs

From April 7 to 10, NABC organized a multi-sectoral trade mission to Ivory Coast. Marina Diboma, Senior Project Coordinator at NABC, successfully led the delegation and matched the wishes of

Isabel Castro of ZEC- The Canary Island Special Zone, explained at the EBCAM-NABC Exclusive Seminar on agri-business opportunities in Africa (March 14, 2013)- that the Canary Islands benefit

Trade fair and forum for livestock products, technologies and applications A visit of the ALEC African Livestock Exhibition & Congress, taking place at Addis Ababa, offers great opportunitie

The ICT Challenge 2013: Accelerating Entrepreneurship & Innovation through ICT Amsterdam, February 18 2013 – The ICT Challenge 2013, supports ICT entrepreneurship in five emerging market

Trade Mission to Burundi and Rwanda – October 2013 From 13 to 19 October NABC organizes a trade mission to Burundi (13-15) and Rwanda (16-19), focusing on multiple sectors such as Agribusin

9th SIEE-Pollutec ALGERIE 27 to 30May 2013 in Oran After a successful official participation the last two years, NABC (Netherlands-African Business Council) renews their support to the show

Healthcare missie naar Ghana Datum: 22 t/m 26 april 2013 Van 22 tot 26 april organiseert de Task Force Health Care in samenwerking met Agentschap NL EVD Internationaal en de Nederlandse Amb

Après 400 ans de relations bilatérales entre le Maroc et les pays bas, le volume des transactions commerciales entre les deux pays reste faible et à parfaire. Et c’est dans cette optique de

Africa Business Week is a forum to present and promote the expanding commercial opportunities between Africa and Europe. Business people, public-sector decision makers and experts from the t

A new document from the Center for Strategic and International Studies calls on U.S. foreign aid policy to radically reorient itself around the private sector and economic growth.

Sub-Saharan Africa, with numbers from powerhouse South Africa excluded, can expect economic  growth of 6.6% on average this year, says African Development Bank president Donald

The African Studies Centre Community organises Country meetings. The aim of these meetings is to discuss recent developments in these countries from different perspectives and to link experi

DEN HAAG, 4 februari 2013 - Tijdens een informele bijeenkomst bij EMSA Emerging Markets Africa in Den Haag heeft de nieuwe Ambassadeur van de Republiek Burundi voor de Benelux, zijne Excelle

From April 7th – 13th 2013 the Netherlands-African Business Council is organizing a trade mission to Ivory Coast (7th – 9th April) and Burkina Faso (10th – 13th ). This mission has a multi-s

From May 12th -18th a delegation of 20 -30 agribusiness companies from Uganda will be in the Netherlands for a business mission. This incoming mission is organized in cooperation with Barcla

NABC is proud to offer individual trading missions to Benin. These missions are completely personalized and cost you nothing extra as compared to a group mission! During your entire visi

Spotting the opportunity in the African emerging market, France Telecom has launched the Orange brand in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The operator group acquired domestic oper

The Director of communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria; (CBN) Ugo Okoroafor said that Nigeria has done well with the finance of the economy compared to some countries not only in Afri

Op 28 januari 2013 hield Minister voor Buitenlandse Handel en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking, Lilianne Ploumen een toespraak bij de eerste 'IS Poort' in Den Haag. Lees hier de toespraak

"This assessment covers the carbon footprint of the conference ‘Africa Works! 21st century trends’ held in the Hotel ‘Theater Figi’ in Zeist on 29 and 30 October 2012 organized by the Africa

The New Year Reception – a collaboration between NABC and SANEC was hosted by Heineken International in Amsterdam; the perfect venue to start the year 2013 with a business boost.

Innovative Program for Executive Education

Het Nederlandse publiek is mede dankzij de ontwikkelingssector ervan overtuigd geraakt dat de Afrikanen het zonder ons niet zullen redden. Tijd voor een nieuwe mentaliteit, vindt Bob van d

Utrecht/Rotterdam, 17 januari 2013. Europese ondernemingen verliezen snel terrein in Afrika. Ze zijn zo gericht op groeimarkten in Zuid-Amerika en Azië, dat ze nauwelijks merken dat Br

From the 17th of January the Strategic guide 'Doing Business in Africa' will be available. You can pre order this interesting and helpful guide now. Click to order

The company  Kroftman won the ‘Doing Business in Africa’ award during the African Ambassador Dinner on the 13 th of December organized by the NABC. The Dinner took place

Today, Dutch fund manager XSML announced its investment in Bamara Transports DJ, a road transport company in the Central African Republic (CAR) through its Central Africa SME Fund (CASF). T

NABC organized a succesfull NABC Business Reception for the oil, gas and infra sector, hosted by Damen Shipyards.

S3C is Solar for sub-Saharan Schools and Communities. We believe n the power of Africa, and we supply power to rural Africa.

DHL has released the second edition of the DHL Global Connectedness Index (GCI), a comprehensive analysis of the state of globalization around the world.

Today, Dutch fund manager XSML made an investment in a coffee roasting facility in the Central African Republic (CAR) through its Central Africa SME Fund (CASF).

ANTMAR Search is an Executive Search firm specialized in the placement of expat profiles in Africa.

Shore & Offshore Security is a Dutch based private security company, specializing in maritime security and ensuring safe passing through high risk areas for client’s vessels', cargo and crew

Wegdam Meat Link BV is a worldwide operating company based in the Netherlands that sepcialises in the supply of a wide range of frozen meat and fish items from five continents.

The success of Zambia’s debut ten-year eurobond is likely to encourage other sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) issuers to come to the markets soon.

Agatrade & Consultancy is a Dutch based company which is active in the Food & beverage sector and also sources construction equipments for Ghanaian and Sierra Leonean companies.

Smit Lamnalco is a provider of terminal towage and associated marine services to high international standards required by for instance the energy industry.

Steward Redqueen is a consultancy firm that aims to magnify the positive impact of the private sector on society.

Zambia is about to become an African economic trendsetter. Its debut $750 million (R6.6 billion) Eurobond, launched last month, was oversubscribed a spectacular 15 times!

Velocity Africa Holding is a subsidiary of the Velocity Capital BV in the Netherlands.

The core business of this company is the sale of used compaction equipment, asphalt pavers and soil stabilizers, including shipment to worldwide markets.

Nordec International (Nordec International Communication Limited) is a Corporate Business Consulting and Investment Advisory Firm, which serves clients both locally and internationally.

Portside is an International group of companies established in Switzerland. The administrative head office is in the Netherlands with operating companies around the globe

According to the Kenya’s Secretary of Tourism, Dr. Nelson Githinji, Uganda is now in the top position in tourism industry growth in Africa.

Three regional economic communities (Recs) have taken the lead as Africa seeks to remove trade barriers by 2017.

Monday 29th October Opening Speeches - Opening speech by Ton Dietz, director of the African Studies Centre in Leiden - Opening Speech by Bob van der Bijl, managing directo

This conference takes place on the 29th and 30th of October 2012 and marks 65th Jubilee of the Africa Study Centre and the Netherlands-African Business Council. (Dutch Only)

Africa’s economic potential as the next leading source of global economic growth could remain unfulfilled if the barriers to international and inter-regional trade were not addressed.

De Brauw is a premium full-service international law firm.

The IMF’s October 2012 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa finds that economic activity in the region has continued generally robust amid the hesitant global recovery.

The newest report from the World Bank is out!

Get your copy of our latest one off magazine 'Het Nieuwe Afrika' (Dutch only) as well its link to the Africa Works! Conference on the 29th-30th October 2012

Kinshasa, DRC, October 2, 2012. XSML announced today its investment in SOGETRA SPRL, through its Central Africa SME Fund.

ESS&SA is a leading accredited security company, specializing in maritime security and maritime consultancy with affiliated offices

Private sector economic development at work

Invitation to all enterprises that see investment opportunities in emerging markets in logistics to meet the World Bank on October 11th 2012

SEKO is a leader in supply chain technology, goods transportation and logistics execution best practices. We ensure your products arrive safely at the right time, right place and right price

DLA Piper is a global law firm that provids high quality legal services to companies in relation to their investments and activities in Africa.

Standard Bank used to pin hopes for future growth on the expansion of its emerging market presence outside of Africa, but times have changed.

Aviation industry experts will meet in Windhoek, Namibia next month to deliberate on the growth of air transport in Africa, which is seen as the beckoning air traffic market in the world.

Every year NABC publishes 'Dutch Business in Africa." Our 2013 edition will be distributed to our members, partner organizations, to 15 embassies in Africa and Trade mission participants.

While U.S. and European banks suffer hangovers from the Great Recession and continued shock waves inside the eurozone, Africa’s top lenders have never looked stronger or been more ambitious.

The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) has emerged as one of the most forward thinking and ambitious exchanges in Africa, having introduced new technology and teamed with FTSE.

Kenya is forging partnerships with neighboring East African countries that will see the construction of several oil pipelines as it seeks to become the hub for refined oil products.

Guinea's new government is set to win the hearts of investors to become a preferred destination for investment in Africa.

The continent's six northern nations should lower trade barriers and enhance co-operation to ensure greater development for all, says the African Development Bank

With a strong focus on innovative technologies and service Marel Stork Poultry Processing provides in-line poultry processing systems.

De subsidieregeling Biodiversiteit & Bedrijfsleven is geopend op 1 augustus en sluit op 26 september 2012, om 17.00 uur. De subsidieregeling stelt 2,5 miljoen euro subsidie beschikbaar!

Aid budgets are set for their biggest fall in 15 years as a result of austerity cuts in developed nations, making economic development a focus point of African countries.

The region has been growing rapidly for over a decade, the private sector is expanding, and a new class of consumers is wielding considerable spending power.

Africa is no longer the "lost continent" of popular imagination. The region has been growing rapidly for over a decade and a new class of consumers is wielding considerable spending power.

High-energy costs continue to be a major impediment to the expansion of the manufacturing sector in Africa and the situation has resulted in huge losses in production.

Kenya's capital Nairobi is planning to bid for the 2024 Olympics and become the first African city to host the Games, the prime minister said on Wednesday.

Remco Ruimtebouw B.V. is een toonaangevende bouwer van industriële bedrijfshuisvesting. Wij ontwerpen, produceren en realiseren bedrijfspanden voor vrijwel alle branches.

Kenya's main port of Mombasa, east and central Africa's main gateway will build a $21.4 million security system to safeguard the port from emerging threats of terrorism and pirates.

Just two years ago, rice farmers on the Ruzizi plain in the eastern part of the DRC Congo were content to harvest 2.5 tonnes of rice per hectare, but now their output has reached 6-8.

No Time To Waste is a business that recollects, reuses and recycles depreciated ICT-equipment

LUSAKA, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Zambia recorded investment pledges of more than 4 billion U. S. dollars in the first half of this year, the Post of Zambia reported on Thursday.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has signed a deal with Nexpedience, one of the world’s leading suppliers of broadband infrastructure worth $1 million in 6 countries in Africa

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe has called on the South African private sector to take advantage of the abundant investment opportunities that exist in Africa.

The shipping industry in East Africa will later this month launch a new body to lobby for policy decisions for faster transportation and clearance of goods in the region.

Nexpedience will provide 180 new Expedience base stations worth USD 1 million, to be deployed in six nations across the continent.

The international conference 'Africa Works! 21st Century Trends' aims to create a better understanding of how Africa works today and what the prospects of the African continent are!

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has added the Republic of South Sudan, its newest member, to the list of member countries eligible for IMF concessional lending.

Uganda's year-on-year inflation fell for the fifth straight month to 14.3 percent in July from 18.0 percent in June, thanks to a drop in food prices, the statistics office said on Tuesday.

President Mwai Kibaki has said Kenya is an investment destination of choice and called upon investors from across the world to take advantage of the lucrative investment.

Ignore Africa at your own peril," says Kennedy Bungane, the recently appointed Barclays Africa CE whose responsibilities include heading Absa's Africa strategy.

The latest African Economic Outlook (AEO) has been released, and it's optimistic.

Royal Zeelandia Group is a Dutch family owned company, founded in the year 1900 (turnover Euro 400 mln/year) which manufactures and supplies ingredients for bread and confectionery bakeries.

Algeria, which together with Morocco and Egypt is a north African partner in the Desertec initiative, hopes to install 650 MW of solar generation capacity by 2015.

Germany’s decision to abandon nuclear energy and dwindling domestic subsidies for renewables have stoked a dazzlingly ambitious plan to expand Europe’s energy market into North Africa.

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says Zambia will not suffer huge revenue losses from participating in the COMESA customs union and the tripartite Free Trade Are

Southern Africa is taking steps to accelerate investment in infrastructure, considered one of the key facilitators of regional integration.

Martrade BV, established in 2007 offers multiple services such as, Ship-brokering, maritime equipment such as: tugboats, cargo vessels, dredging equipment, port equipment and towage brokers.

Coppens International (CI) is specialized in developing and producing fish feeds for farming.

With Europe in the midst of recession, Africa is shaping up to be the investment destination for many companies, says Cape Chamber of Commerce President Michael Bagraim.

Nigeria & Ghana have been assessed to be among the three fastest growing markets among the 25 leading rapid-growth ones in the world in the next 2 years.

Africa's growing middle class is fueling development across the continent. Ambitious entrepreneurs are creating growth with companies focusing on everything from fashion to pharmaceuticals.

As a result the NABC trade mission to Uganda in June earlier this year, Alliance Plus BV, succeeded in finding a Ugandan partner for a Dutch enterprise.

Financial Access is a financial advisory firm in Amsterdam.Their clients include financial institutions, investors and investment funds, mainly in emerging and transition economies.

Keep your agenda free for September 1, 2012. AYP organizes a BBQ in The Hague. Rain or no rain we will enjoy that day by eating, drinking and networking with other young professionals.

One of our members Ubbink B.V that has set up a solar panel plant in Kenya not long ago and is already the market leader

Dar es Salaam Port, a major entry and exit point for central east and southern Africa connecting Europe with Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, DRC, Tanazania and Zambia just got better!

The Global Economic Conditions Survey has rated Nigerian economy as the leader in African economic performer in the second quarter of 2012.

PLURITON exports hatching eggs and one day old chicks of layer- and broiler breeds for more than 30 years.

The High Commission had the further honour to request the Diplomatic Missions to extend this information to the relevant stakeholders that may wish to participate at the SITF 2012.

The establishment of a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) will increase Africa’s intra-regional trade to US$34.6 billion in 2022

There's a buzz, a palpable energy, running through the corridors of Africa's capitals and urban areas, and much of it revolves around tech.

In its first detailed economic analysis in twenty-five years, the World Bank projects the economy of The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to grow at up to 7 percent annually........

Ghana's President John Atta Mills has died unexpectedly, a presidential statement said, and an aide said his death occurred on Tuesday after he took ill on Monday night.

Global Pacific & Partners is a leading advisory firm inside the world upstream industry, established for over three decades with unique track record.

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) of Aim-listed iron-ore junior Bellzone Mining’s West African Kalia mine, revealed that the project was viable and provided fast, positive cash flow to...

The gathering will focus on promoting African trade and free trade zone. Preparations for the second Africa Trade Forum (ATF II) are underway on the theme, "Boosting Intra-African Trade.....

At least five investors have expressed interest in developing an electricity transmission interconnector linking Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.

Van Beest is pleased to announce that the company has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion with the first pile of the new production hall being driven into the ground on........

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Ambassador Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, has pledged to work for the rigorous implementation of the regional Protocol on free movement of persons with......

Angola is part of the world fastest information and communication technology (ICT) countries in recent years, said Monday in Luanda, the chairperson of the board of directors of the National

The investment of nearly FCFA 12.5 billion in a steel project in Ombe that will create 500 jobs has been hailed as a giant stride towards making Cameroon an emerging country by 2035.

The state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Friday announced that another oil discovery has been made in the West African state.

The intention of the agreement is to support the infrastructure development that is currently taking place in Angola and make sure that small and big industries are supported through such...

The European Union (EU) announced Monday that it will suspend most of its sanctions on Zimbabwean leaders and organisations as soon as the country holds "a peaceful and credible" referendum

For decades, many African countries saw some of their most skilful young people take their talents to other parts of the world, lured by the financial prospects outside the continent.

Western companies operating in Africa have long underestimated the continent's consumers, according to a top executive in one of the world's biggest consumer goods groups.

A newly discovered water source in Namibia could have a major impact on development in the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved 1.488 billion dollars for the Lagos-Ibadan double track rail line project.

A South African politician has become the first female leader of the African Union (AU), ending months of bitter deadlock at the continental body. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, South Africa's.....

China has pledged $20bn (£12.8bn) in credit for Africa over the next three years, in a push for closer ties and increased trade.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), the manufacturer of business, special mission and trainer aircraft, has identified Africa as offering some of the best growth prospects of any region....

The Uganda government has issued tenders for paving at least 1,180 miles of roads in the next three years in a bid to support the "primary growth" of the country's agriculture, tourism....

Morocco's telecoms watchdog started preparations for its planned auction of at least one 4G licence by the end of the year, launching a tender on Tuesday to select an adviser for the process

But Kenya’s global leadership in this area is also puzzling. Even Hillary Clinton wondered why this “brilliant innovation” is not available in the USA.

De Lage Landen International B.V, a Dutch company with expertise in global leasing and business and consumer finance solutions, has launched its operations in Ghana.

Als stagiair(e) evenementen ben je verantwoordelijk voor het organiseren van dergelijke evenementen, specifiek de maandelijkse Africa Business Club en het African Ambassadors’ Dinner in Dec.

The objective of NOTS (www.nots.nl) is to increase the number of people in developing countries that lead a self-sustaining life. Although legally a foundation, NOTS is managed as an enterpr

Gears International provides protective security and mission support services to government agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations worldwide.

Mott MacDonald b.v. is the Dutch rep. company of the UK-based Mott MacDonald Group. The Group is 14,500 person strong and is a globally operating engineering and consultancy company.

FACIM is the annual event where several countries participate, exhibiting their products to more than 50 thousand visitors and over 1500 local companies of this steadily increasing market.

From 23 -– 27 September 2012 NABC organizes a multi-sectoral trade mission to the DRC and Congo –Brazzaville in close cooperation with the embassy of the Netherlands in Kinshasa.

On the 6th of September NABC organizes a seminar on doing business in Morocco, a country with numerous business opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs.

On behalf of NL EVD International NABC organizes a Water Mission to Morocco from October 1st until October 6th 2012. The mission will be combined with the important exhibition SIEE Pollutec,

Africa in the 21th century is the source of endless possibilities and trends. NABC and the Africa Studies Centre (ASC) invite you to join in on 29 and 30 October 2012.

On 20 September NABC organizes the first Africa Business Club after summer. Hosted every third Thursday of the month, the Africa Business Club is a networking opportunity for all NABC member

On October 18th NABC organizes its Africa Business Club. Hosted every third Thursday of the month, the Africa Business Club is a networking opportunity for all NABC members.

On November 15th NABC organizes its Africa Business Club. Hosted every third Thursday of the month, the Africa Business Club is a networking opportunity for all NABC members.

Exhibition and Discussion Forum for companies looking to explore partnerships and opportunities with European Businesses.

Red Sea Fishing is a family owned business based in our home harbour of Djibouti. RSF is first and foremost Fishing vessels agents and fish Salesmen.

After the success of last year’s event, NABC's annual BBQ will be repeated on the 29th of June. Join us and experience the perfect combination of a good BBQ and networking.

Only in Dutch: De Nederlandse fund manager XSML heeft vandaag bekend gemaakt haar eerste investering te hebben gedaan in de Centraal Afrikaanse Republiek (CAR).

The 29th of June, after the success of last year’s event, the annual BBQ will be repeated. This time on a wonderful boat crusing through Leiden.

The Gala will be honored by H.E. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, (through video link). We have invited Inter-Governmental Institutions Representatives, Members of the European Commission and more

The African Young Professional Network Foundation (AYP) is a platform for young professionals. The network comprises of youth who either by heritage or appreciation for African cultures and

The Liberia Agriculture Sector Investment Program (LASIP) identifies priority areas from which investment projects aligning national objectives and the Comprehensive African Agriculture Deve

From 18 – 23 November 2012 NABC organises a multisectoral Dutch trade mission to Liberia. This trade mission is part of an activity within the MFS II framework coordinated by SPARK and BiD

Hoe doe je zaken in Afrika? Waar moet je allemaal op letten? Hoe ga je om met culturele verschillen?

As a set of legacy projects which will strengthen the contribution of the diaspora to Africa was adopted at the close of the just concluded high-level Global African Diaspora Summit in johnn

Pelican Trust is an independent, management owned trust company based in IJmuiden-Amsterdam and Mayfair London.

The blueTree Group enhances access to schoolbooks through the local establishment of modern print facilities.

For more than 20 years, BIG Machinery has been building the world's leading distributor and supplier of heavy construction and mining equipment. Read more

Lift Freight Services was founded in March 2005 as a freight forwarding specialist. Read more

The African Economic Outlook will be launched on Monday 28 May 2012 in Arusha (Tanzania) at the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank.

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria expects to renew onshore oil licenses with U.S. firm Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell by June, its oil minister said on Tuesday. Read more

After the success of last year’s event, the annual BBQ will be repeated. This time on a wonderful boat crusing along the Lek near Rotterdam.

On behalf of the NABC team welcome to our network organisation Veka Shipbuilding B.V.

On behalf of the NABC team welcome to our network organisation BizzMe B.V.

The zambian government has signed a bilateral Air Service Agreement with the Netherlands government that will allow both countries’ airlines to enter the respective markets without restric

The City of London Corporation is pleased to co‐host the Commonwealth Economic Forum with the Commonwealth Business Council at Mansion House.

Wereldveroveraars is een platform voor ondernemers met interesse voor internationaal zakendoen. Een jaar lang volgen Het Financieele Dagblad en BNR Nieuwsradio tien ondernemers in hun jacht

The Dutch Poultry Centre and the Netherlands-African Business Council are going to cooperate. Both organizations will reinforce each other in the future in the poultry field.

The mission is interesting for (Dutch) companies that want to extend their agribusiness in Africa. During the mission partnerships with Israeli companies can be explored.

Rethinking China-Africa relations during the Cold War: Military modernization and the Tanzania-Zambia railway project by Prof. Jamie Monson, Humboldt University, Berlin

Rwanda presents two impressive business opportunities: The first one is in the packing and export of Avocados and the other in the processing and canning of Common Beans.

There are still a few places left for participation in the mission to Tanzania from 3 – 8 June, organized on behalf of EVD Internationaal. The focus of the mission is on the poultry- and mea

On behalf of the NABC team welcome to our network organization!

From 17 – 23 June 2012, in cooperation with the Rwanda Chamber Foundation, NABC organizes a trade mission to Rwanda and Uganda on behalf of the Dutch embassies in Rwanda and Uganda.

The Ethiopian poultry sector is, just like Ethiopia itself, ready for take-off. Although on each and every shackle of the poultry chain fast improvement is needed, the potential is enormous.

The Dutch Embassy Plans for Africa seminar is inspired by the multi-annual strategic plans for the development of 10 countries in Africa, prepared by the Dutch Embassies in Africa.

Unilever will not relocate its manufacturing plant from Kenya despite the rising cost of doing businesses in the domestic market, the firm's CEO Paul Polman, has said.

ICS: Investing in Children and their Societies Poverty reduction as business strategy

On behalf of the NABC team welcome to our network organization Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V.

On behalf of the NABC team welcome to our network organization Celtic Cooling

From 26 – 28 June the 56th Nigerian Construction Industry Exhibition will take place in Abuja. Nigeria is economically booming and especially the construction sector benefits largely from

On behalf of the NABC team welcome to our network organisation!

On the 3rd of May you are kindly invited by DAF Trucks N.V. to visit their factory in Eindhoven. On this day they will explain the ins and outs of everyday business and of operating internat

From June 17 – 23 June 2012 the Netherlands-African Business Council organizes a trade mission in cooperation with the Rwanda Chamber Foundation and on request of the Dutch embassies in Rwan

Please be informed that the Agriculture mission of NABC with Agnes van Ardenne as the delegation leader has been postponed.

The World Bank's Chief Economist for Africa analyzes the progress of one of Africa's economic star performers.

On behalf of the NABC-team: welcome to our network!

NABC renews their support to the show and organizes the official Dutch participation on SIEE Pollutec ALGERIE

On behalf of EVD International, NABC will organize a Meat and Poultry Mission to Tanzania from 3 - 8 June.

From June 17 – 23 June 2012 the Netherlands-African Business Council organizes a trade mission in cooperation with the Rwanda Chamber Foundation and on request of the Dutch embassies

From September 30th – October 05th 2012 the Netherlands-African Business Council organizes a trade mission on request of the Dutch embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso.

On behalf of NL EVD International NABC organizes a Water Mission to Morocco from September 30th until October 6th . The mission will be combined with the important exhibition SIEE Pollutec.

On 15 March NABC organizes another Africa Business Club. Hosted every third Thursday of the month, the Africa Business Club is a networking opportunity for all NABC members.

NABC is offering free entrance tickets for the NBI Expo 2012 that will take place from 6 - 8 March 2012 in the Eindhoven. On behalf of the Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2012.

Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2012 (www.nbiexpo.com) will take place from 6 to 8 March 2012 in the Exhibition building in Eindhoven. NBI expo 2012 will offers a dynamic international pla

From 4 to 9 March 2012 NABC organizes a trade mission to Nigeria for Dutch companies in the construction sector

Handelsmissie Nigeria in het Financieele Dagblad

When Alex van Elk was offered the position of general manager at the Cameroonian national airline, Camair-Co, he did not hesitate to accept the offer. It’s already the third ‘African job’ in

The 'Informatiebijeenkomst nieuwe publiekprivate aanpak voor Internationaal Ondernemen' will be organized on 16 February and for that reason, the business club of that day has been relocated

Early this month the plans for the Africa Business Club of 16 February 2012 have changed.

Kinshasa, DRC, January 12, 2012. XSML today announced its first investment in Congo, DRC through the Central Africa SME Fund.

On Thursday 9 February, NABC organizes a seminar on Water Challenges in Africa at Holland Gateway, Schiphol.

Friday 27th January 2012 was an important date for Van Vliet Trucks Ghana-based office. This date the official opening of an unique African 'One Stop Shop'-concept was being held.

A recent invest AD report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit

NABC is happy to welcome the following companies as new members.

On 19 January a New Year's Reception is organized by NABC, hosted by Heineken, bringing a great start to a new year of doing business in Africa together.

De Managing Director of NABC, Bob van der Bijl, starred on 15 December 2011 in the Radio 1-program Goedemorgen Nederland with Sven Kockelmann.

Opportunities for healthcare providers as more Africans demand better services.

The NABC Team wishes you very happy holidays and a successful 2012 of doing business in Africa!

Als we Afrika horen, denken we vaak aan hongersnood en een hoop ellende. Maar, zaken doen kan er tegenwoordig ook heel goed. Dat stelt Bob van der Bijl tenminste, directeur van het Nederlan

On Saturday the 26th November 2011, African Young Professional Network in partnership with Heineken International is the African Young Professional Ball.

From 6 to 10 November the NABC and the Netherlands Embassy in Lusaka organised a trade mission to Zambia. It was a very successful trip in which the business delegation acquired

TNO is hosting a geothermal energy workshop at the COP17, which will take place from 28 November to 9 December in Durban, South Africa.

With a delegation of 22 companies headed by former Minister of Development Cooperation Mrs. Agnes van Ardenne NABC visited South Sudan from 10 to 13 October.

The discovery of oil in Uganda and Mozambique has triggered renewed interest in Tanzania.

The President of Mali, H.E. President Touré has met with Dutch businesses during a Business Lunch organized by the Netherlands Ministry of Economy, Agriculture and Innovation and NABC

Africa Report now offers you a great opportunity to reach the African business community. The offer includes a listing on our Opportunities/Market Place (also on NABC website) in combination

The World in a Shell looks like a spaceship. It examines how far technology can help to pick up an energy independent and mobile lifestyle.

With one billion consumers, a young workforce and a strong economic growth, Africa has much to offer Dutch businesses. But there are many problems such as corruption, political instability,

We are pleased to inform that the EIB – European Investment Bank has agreed to welcome an EBCAM’s Private Sector Mission to their head quarters in Luxembourg, on November 8th, 2011.

Growing trade links between Kenya and South Sudan have seen the regional airline, Fly540, introduce six more flights each week between Nairobi and Juba.

The Africaday 2011 takes place in The Hague on October 29. Besides the usual program of workshops, lectures, and debates, there is an ongoing program of short items such as speed dates

Dimension Data subsidiary, Internet Solutions (IS), has increased its majority stake in its Kenyan operation, from 51% to 80% as it looks to expand its East African business interests.

Kenyan fuel marketer KenolKobil has acquired an oil terminal in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an initial step towards fully fledged operations at the minerals producer,

The integration of the world as a global village has come with a lot of benefits for business owners, especially as it concerns visibility of offering on the websites.

As regional integration kicks into gear, many ideas and projects are being mooted that will make East Africa, potentially one of the best investment destinations in the World.

Providing a $500m bridging finance facility to Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines, and will underwrite an additional $700m in credit to finance expansion

Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN, has increased its stake in Rwandacell to 80 percent in a bid to consolidate its operations after the Rwandan government awarded rival operator Airtel

Malawi has entered into an agreement with Zimbabwe to improve trade for small scale traders operating between the two countries

An undersea telecommunications table landed in Sierra Leone on Monday, part of a 17,000-kilometre fibre optic line that aims to connect countries along the west African coast to Europe.

Oil giant Shell said Tuesday it hopes to resume normal production levels in Nigeria by early November

The East African region has come together to jointly devise ways of stopping further depreciation of their currencies, which is threatening economic growth of the region.

Smartphone in hand, Mariama Mahami, age 70, stands next to a warehouse in the remote West Mamprusi District of Northern Ghana.

As a result, the mines on both sides of the border are being redeveloped after decades of neglect and ruinous policies.

While the use of mobile phones is rapidly surging across Africa, access gaps persist between urban and rural users. But a new generation of social entrepreneurs is remedying this problem

The Treasury will allocate Sh6.9 billion to four State corporations to build the first phase of Kenya’s second transport corridor linking world heritage site Lamu to Ethiopia and South Sudan

The Republic of Congo plans to build a 19 megawatt hydro power plant in the north west of the capital

Rwanda is considered to be one of the most attractive African countries for doing business. In a castle in Wassenaar, the Netherlands, the Dutch Rwandan Embassy and the Rwandan Chamber Found

For the past few months, Vlisco, the famous Dutch fabric brand, has been on advertisement banners and billboards across the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. The ads read: “Dutch Vlisco now avai

Internet usage in Africa grew by 2 527% between 2000 and 2011, compared with a world average of 480%, highlighted Standard Bank’s 'Africa Macro Insight and Strategy' report,

Africa is starting to appear on the radar screens of western retailers as they look for the next growth opportunity in emerging markets while having to cope with subdued consumer spending

Ivory Coast, the world’s largest- producer of cocoa, aims to increase its share of the world market to 50 percent as the West African country recovers from a civil war.

After a bumpy two-hour truck ride and a river crossing by canoe, Tim McCollum reached this village set beside a canopy of cacao trees, the first link in a supply chain that would help boost

South Sudan has one of the highest reserves of gold and uranium in the world and American and Chinese companies have opened a new battlefront for their commercialisation

Tanzania's current natural gas reserves have risen to more than 10 trillion cubic feet (tcf) from a previous estimate of 7.5 tcf following major gas discoveries in the country's deep-water

As inflation eats into consumers’ buying power at home, Kenya’s retailers are putting their money into new investments around the region

On 26th October, a delegation of 40 companies from Senegal will be in The Hague and want to meet Dutch counterparts.

The European Business Council on Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) is organizing a joint mission to Washington D.C. from the 3rd to the 7th of October.

Some towns are about to explode into major economic and leisure centres, according to economists and developers.

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) says it could invest in the building of a new railway line between Uganda and South Sudan.

From 3 to 7 October 2011 the Minister for Agriculture and Foreign Trade, Mr. Henk Bleker, and Minister for European Affairs Development Cooperation, Mr. Ben Knapen visit Mozambique.

ARUSHA, Tanzania, Jul 28 – The East African Community will hold a regional Conference on Women in Socio-economic Development and Women in Business from August 5 and 6 in Kigali, Rwanda

Silk Invest on of NABC Member Companies founder Zin Bekkali has a face to face talk with Ruth Sullivan of the financial Times

Buoyed by strong half-year results, Kenya-headquartered oil giant KenolKobil is seeking to raise $17 million through debt to finance the company's planned entrance into five new markets.

From 26th until 29th October NABC and the Dutch embassy in Rabat are organizing a Dutch Pavilion at the next Pollutec Morocco, The one event for the Kingdom’s environment professionals.

Sierra Leone and Ghana will be pioneering beneficiaries of development projects under an agreement between the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and China.

Rwandan commercial banks are repackaging their home loan products in an attempt to meet rising demand

Company chief executives in East Africa expect their revenues to grow in the next 12 months, a signal that business could shrug off the effects of high inflation and weakening currencies.

During the Africa Business club on June 16, the first copy of the NABC magazine 2011 -2012 was handed to Mr. Marten van den Berg.

On friday July 8th, the NABC annual golf and barbecue event sponsored by Koudijs Feed BV and ING Bank took place.

From 18 - 25 September NABC organizes a trade mission for Dutch poultry companies to Angola, commisioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation.

Telecommunications is yet another booming sector in Africa; with an estimated one million new subscribers every week there is a lot of money to be made.

The African continent offers increasing chances for business expansion. The degree to which businesses around the world tap into these opportunities varies greatly...

Cable optic firm Seacom says it will extend services to three more countries — Somalia, Southern Sudan and Burundi — as the demand for high speed Internet increases.

Luanda, Angola, 7 June – Angola has boosted its balance of trade surpluses by reducing imports and increasing exports, and has China as its main customer, official Angolan statistics showed.

During the monthly business club on June 16 NABC officially launches its 3rd edition of the magazine Dutch Business in Africa.

Kampala - Uganda is stepping up the establishment of border markets from the initial 8 to 17 in a bid to increase the volume of trade through the entry points.

LAGOS - Nigerian energy firm Oando said on Monday it planned to issue 25 percent of its share capital through a private placement to finance acquisitions.

Now Senior Investment Officer at the entrepreneurial development bank of the Netherlands, FMO, Ben Zwinkels started his professional career in Cameroon...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed a $3bn (The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed a $3bn (£1.8bn) loan deal with the interim government in Egypt...

Growing trade volumes have attracted multi-billion Shilling investments in Kenya's transport and logistics industry in the past three years...

China’s dominance eventually threatened as high powered business delegation heads to Johannesburg in July...

The outlook for Ghana's economy is "favorable" due to higher commodity export prices and new oil production...

NABC Member of the month of May is Annexx Ecosystem Management. We appreciate the effort they have put into our activities. We interviewed them.

For all its elephantine weight, India has long shown mouselike diplomatic clout.

On Sunday July 3 at the South Park (Roggeveld) will be third edition of The Hague African Festival...

Announcement comes as environmental activist group Greenpeace International urges SA to invest in renewable energy sources...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Kenya's economy will grow at between of five and 5,5 percent in 2011...

West Africa regional group, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will soon get a sea trade firm...

ONE of the City of London’s most respected business leaders says SA can be the financial services centre for Africa...

LUZAKA - Zambia's economy is likely to grow beyond 7.0 percent in 2011 largely driven by investments in mining and infrastructure...

NAIROBI - State-run National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) plans to invest up to 100 billion shillings to develop a strategic national petroleum reserve...

From 15 to 19 June Stichting Intercambios organizes an outgoing trade mission to Cape Verde.

An average 8 percent yearly economic growth rate, a controlled inflation rate: Rwanda seems to have it all.

Absa Capital said sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economies will expand about 5 percent over the next few years...

The World Bank will make available for Guinea Bissau, an additional grant of United States$ 2.2 million to support the Emergency Electricity and Water Rehabilitation Project (EEWRP)...

From 20 – 25 November 2011 NABC organizes a trade mission to Ethiopia for the Dutch seed sector.

From 9 to 13 October 2011 NABC is organizing a trade mission for Dutch companies in the infrastructure, water, energy and agricultural sector.

South Africa needs to start the international procurement for its planned nuclear plants early next year so it can build the first 1,600 MW plant by 2023 and avoid blackouts...

Investment firm Renaissance Group believes African economies can outpace the fastest growing countries in Asia and expects to invest around $2-billion in the continent by 2014...

Determined to move the nation's economy forward, President Goodluck Jonathan said that plans are under way for the convocation of an interactive session...

From the 25th to the 28th of April 2011, NABC and the Dutch embassy in Algiers organized a Dutch Pavilion at the SIEE Pollutec, The Water Industry Exhibition for Algeria.

NABC together with our European and African Partners have decided to bring European- African high end business opportunities to Africa, beginning with East Africa.

Just as the eurozone is being threatened by faltering economies, East Africa is moving closer to its own monetary union.

Courses for integration of new companies in the oil sector will be run in Angola soon...

A report by the UN Development Programme said on Tuesday that integrated regional investments in infrastructure, coupled with pro-poor policy, could lead to an accumulated 10 per cent...

The United Nations agency tasked with promoting universal access to education today signed an agreement with Nigeria to revitalize adult and youth literacy...

Beer is quickly becoming one of Ethiopia’s favourite drinks, with consumption rates expected to increase by 15 per cent annually over the next five years.

The Hague-based APM Terminals is the new manager of 600 metres of old port in the Liberian capital Monrovia.

Brazilian mining giant Vale opened a new $1.7 billion coal mine in Mozambique on Sunday, tapping the southern African country's thermal and coking coal reserves of around 23 billion tonnes.

Last month - NABC member Atradius published an interesting article about conversion risks and opportunities in the French CFA-zone.

The confidence in emerging Africa is still on the rise. Even the Dutch press is picking up now as the coming of age of the online magazine Emerging Africa.nl shows.

Despite tough economic hurdles across the world, Africa’s economy is expected to sustain a growth trajectory, this and next year, report says.

China hopes its companies in Kenya will raise their investment volumes as it seeks to consolidate its existing bilateral ties in key economic growth sectors such as manufacturing.

Authorities at the headquarters of the West Africa regional bank (BCEAO) in Dakar have ordered the resumption of operations in all branches in Abidjan

The Namibian Government has declared top minerals as ‘strategic resources’ requiring protection from the state.

Rwanda's tourism industry amassed $56 million (Rwf33 billion) in revenues in the first quarter of 2011, from $43 million during the same period last year, indicating a successful start.

Tanzania hopes to grow its mining industry by at least 7.7 per cent annually for the next five years.

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto said his disaster-hit country would boost solidarity with Africa, at a development meeting with African ministers in Dakar on Saturday

NABC is pleased to introduce their new concept “Member of the Month”. The purpose of this concept is aimed at appreciating the member firm that attended most of the organized events of NABC

NABC is always looking for ways to improve their services to companies that are doing business in Africa.

Ghana has achieved compliance with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the global standard for improved transparency in the oil, gas and mining sectors.

Standard Bank Group has won EMEA finance’s best oil and gas deal in Africa award for the bank’s support of PA Resources’ development of the Republic of Congo-Brazzaville’s Azurite Field.

Steady growth in the manufacturing and construction sectors have pushed Uganda’s half-year overall economic growth to 9 per cent

London listed firm, Goldplat Plc, is set to begin exporting gold from western Kenya in July when it commissions a smelting plant that will process precious metals from Migori and Trans-Mara

From 25 to 27 April NABC received a high level visit from four chambers of commerce from East Africa. The aim of the visit is to strengthen relations between NABC and the chambers.

Tanzania is seeking international and local investors for wind electricity generation to boost power output in the country.

In 1902 Joseph Conrad wrote his novel the Heart of Darkness in which he described Africa as the Dark Continent.....Over a century later – Africa is still widely known as the dark continent

On Wednesday 13 April NABC organized a seminar “How to tap into the possibilities in the African construction sector” at NABC member BAM International in Gouda.

The Social-Economic Council works in request of State Secretary Knapen on an opinion for development co-operation. Read more in Dutch

Already 10 participants. Active NABC members are seriously interested in exploring the business opportunities in Cameroon

Coca-Cola Co will invest $62 million in Kenya over the next three years, to modernise equipment and to extend its presence in the juice segment, the firm said.

Brazilian mining giant Vale SA is in talks with Liberian government over the reconstruction of a hydro power plant in west african nation's ...

India, the world''s second largest sugar producer, has offered expertise and latest technology in sugar processing to Ethiopia.

The Transport Ministry intends to spend R97 billion on upgrading South Africa’s rail infrastructure.

Global logistics company DHL has announced plans to start a road transport service connecting South Africa to Kenya, a move that will offer traders a cheaper and faster mode of delivery.

NABC is pleased to introduce their new concept “Member of the Month”. The purpose of this concept is aimed at appreciating the member firm that attended most of the organized events of...

Tanzania and Uganda are planning a $2.7 billion joint venture to develop a new railway line and ports on Lake Victoria to cope with increased trade from the East African hinterland.

The five East African countries have launched a multimillion dollar water and sanitation project in the Lake Victoria basin

China’s vehicle manufacturer Foton is setting up an assembly plant in Kenya in what is set to heighten the battle between China and Western nations for business in Kenya

Zimbabwe's second platinum mine, a 4.5-billion-rand investment by South Africa's Anglo-American Corporation, has opened...

Former UN secretary general and board chair for Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa Dr. Kofi Annan has urged the government of Tanzania....

On Thursday afternoon 7th April the Dutch ambassador in Uganda, Jeroen Verheul, will be available at the NABC for meetings with, and a presentation for Dutch companies.

Africa is largely untapped territory and its growth potential is phenomenal, according to Johan van Zyl, manufacturing director of Kraft Foods Sub-Saharan Africa.

The chairman of the Kimberley Process has agreed to allow Zimbabwe sell diamonds from its disputed Marange fields, deputy Mines minister Gift Chimanikire said on Friday.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide $1.2 billion to Tunisia and is negotiating another rescue package for Egypt to help the North African countries recover from the uprisings

The current nuclear crisis in Japan, billed as world’s worst in 25 years, has many observers asking: Could this be yet another knockout punch for the world economy?

Kenya’s Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has invited bids for investment in electricity generating plants with capacity of 800 megawatts using underground steam in Bogoria-Silali area

The project to build a bridge across Maputo Bay, linking the Mozambican capital with the district of Katembe, is arousing the interest of both foreign and national investors.

Agricultural project President Yahya Jammeh of Gambia has launched $24-million project funded by the World Bank and geared towards increased agricultural production...

The Rotterdam region has a "colorful" amount of students. The combination of offer a colorful and an international port creates excellent conditions for international business. Unfortuna

On 8 April 2011 NABC and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation organize a seminar on the opportunities and challenges for the Dutch poultry sector in Angola.

Boskalis operating profit has amounted to 402 million euros...

Leontine van Hooft has been elected as ‘Woman of the Year Bommelerwaard 2011’.

5th German-African Energy Forum preparation is underway. Many high ranking delegates from Africa and almost all the German energy industry have already confirmed their attendance

The Ministry of Forestry and Mines, met miners and traders to exchange views on the mineral traceability process...

On 13 April NABC is organizing a seminar construction in Africa at BAM International. Speakers during the event will be Martin Egas - Area Manager at BAM International and Angelique Mbundu..

South Africa's maize futures edged lower on Monday, depressed by a stronger rand and in line with a fall in international prices

The United Nations fund tasked with combating rural poverty has extended a $90 million loan to Tanzania to strengthen access to rural financial services

North Sea Lubricants B.V. (NSL), has recently joined the NABC. They are interested in expanding their business to the African continent. You'll find a short description of NSL in here.

Construction and Infrastructure Angelique Mbundu the Marketeer of Remco Afrique tells us all about it

Swiss-based nutrition and health company Nestle has announced new investment plans for Africa.........

Earnings from tourism industry grew by 18 per cent to Sh73.68 billion in 2010 up from Sh62.46 billion recorded in 2009.

NABC Together with the Honorary Consul of Togo in Netherlands Mr. Job Hoogendoorn organized an afternoon meeting session on 3 March 2011 with the Prime Minister of Togo

International Security Risk Management is a field of work for specialists. Just as running security training programmes for businesses working abroad.

Nigeria has weathered the global economic recession and its own domestic banking crisis reasonably well.

The International Partnerships Conference: Doing Business with Africa is approaching Registration Deadline!

This month leading law firm and NABC member Clifford Chance published a report on Doing Business in Sao Tome e Principe. The small group of islands is well-known for its cacao, coffee and...

A boom in the construction and infrastructure sectors has stimulated cement demand, cranking up production over the past five years.

On Monday 7th March and Tuesday (morning) 8 March John Saker (KPMG Africa, based in South Africa) will be available in the Netherlands for meetings with Dutch Companies.

On Thursday March 3 the Prime Minister of Togo, Mr. Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, will be visiting The Netherlands and meeting NABC Member Companies...

Kenya has officially launched its transition to low-sulphur diesel as part of a United Nations-backed effort to improve air quality and reduce vehicle emissions across East Africa.

In the fields of Benin, a green revolution has placed local farmers at the forefront of the battle against malnutrition...

The 14 000 kilometre West Africa Cable System (WACS) landed in Swakopmund, Namibia last week...

Wyse, the global leader in cloud client computing, will be the major sponsor of this year's eLearning Africa conference and exhibition.

The first ever African Business Confidence Index was published this month by the Africa Business Panel...

Recent changes to business laws in the region may help pave the way for a more entrepreneurial future, say observers...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today did not complete the first review under the three-year Policy Support Instrument (PSI) for Uganda.

The Education sector will get a further boost with additional U$40m grant from the World Bank for the construction of more than 40 new schools...

Zambia expects its power generation capacity to rise to over 3,000 megawatts by 2016 and plans to export the surplus electricity to its neighbours...

NABC Annual Ambassadors Dinner

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) has been awarded $6.8 million...

An updated study by consultancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers, "The World in 2050", projects that South Africa will be the seventh fastest-growing economy between now and 2050...

Growth in domestic consumption carried African companies through the financial crisis, while lesser-known firms are receiving more attention from global investors..

The Red Sea country of Djibouti has achieved strong growth in recent years through large foreign direct investment inflows and brisk port activity, the country must become more attractive

Africa's economy is on track and could make a speedier recovery from the recession than the US. This is according to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report for 2011.

KAMPALA - Uganda will open a new petroleum exploration licensing round for blocks in its oil-rich Albertine Rift basin in 2011...

The Africa Yearbook gives pertinent information about African Countries and is available online only until February 28, thanks to Africa Studies Centre - Leiden

China Development Bank could fund up to $10 billion in Chinese investment in Zimbabwe's mining and agriculture sector, a big boost for a country struggling to attract foreign investors...

Resinaf is a manufacturing company in DR Congo. It has extended its activities in the agro forestry sector by starting to plant palm trees, Jatropha , acacia auriculoformis and cassava.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands organises a workshop on Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 February 2011 at the hotel Mandé in Bamako, Mali.

Ten companies have already confirmed their participation in the trade mission Cameroon. The participation is limited to 15 companies - first come, first serve.

With over 15 national elections planned for 2011 – among them large economies such as Nigeria - it is going to be an exciting year for African politics.

From 22 to 28 May 2011, NABC is organizing a multi sector trade mission to Cameroon for Dutch companies. This last minute trade mission is unsubsidized!

The economic outlook for several African countries is expected to improve this year, according to a leading analyst. Issuing a positive outlook, Khan, whose job is to investigate..

Every week CNN International's African Voices highlights Africa's most engaging personalities. This week we profile Cheick Diarra, the Microsoft chairman for Africa who has been trying to ma

Judging from the increasing throngs of Kenyan and Somali-speaking businessmen jamming the airports and bus termini with their excess baggage and incessant complaints, there is no doubt that

Venture capital has been proposed as an alternative avenue for bridging the gap that exists in financing health research in Africa.

The Nairobi Stock Exchange might soon find its glory again as signs are evident that it has shrugged off the downturn. Projections have been that the market will at least achieve a 30%

Lessons from Business Strategies and Higher Education Policies in Brazil are held during this Seminar on 27 January in cooperation with NABC.

Africa is now one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. The Economist finds that over the ten years to 2010, six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies were in sub-Saharan Africa.

From this year onwards, China will be Africa's largest bilateral trading partner. The question is: do we need to be worried about this development?

Exploration trip Cameroon of 15 days/14 nights by Zwinkels Tours Cameroon and Kameroenreizen.nl

The Government of Kenya has pledged Sh200million to train South Sudan's nascent civil servants this financial year and promised additional assistance three days to the historic separation..

“If it were to show the same increase in its growth-environment score over the next decade, many investors will look back and say why the hell didn’t I invest in Nigeria,”

Here are some of the predictions for 2011 collected across the African continent.

Nigeria's Fidelity Bank wants to expand rapidly to become one of the country's top three lenders, growing organically and potentially through acquisitions, its chief executive said on Friday

NABC invisted you to go together with us to The International Partnerships Conference: Doing Business with Africa! This event will be held in Tenerife, Spain on March 29th to April 1st, 2011

Procurement by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank or EBRD, offer interesting opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs. The Ministry of EL & I is organizing a mee

Thursday 16 December 2010 NABC had it's Annual Ambassadors Dinner in The Hague. Read all about this wonderful event and download the group picture here.

Dutch businessman Jan Slange received this week the 2010 NBAC Dutch Business in Africa Award for his involvement in the continent. Read the article on Radio Nederland Wereldomroep here..

Since mid 2010 NABC launched an all new website that’s rich in information. The website is not only for our members but especially for you! Read a summary of what you can find here!

The proceedings of the Business Summit Netherlands-Africa of 3 November 2010 including the presentations of the speakers are now available online.

Planning on doing business in Mozambique? Next to becoming a member of NABC you may want to take a look at this memorandum put together by Clifford Chance LLP. The memorandum addresses..

Doing Business 2011 is the eighth in a series of annual reports investigating the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. View the publication here..

After peacefull elections earlier this year and membership of the East African Community in 2007, Burundi seems to be back on track and moving forward. Well known for its high quality

Watch a short movie on the Netherlands-Africa Business Summit, organized on the 3rd of November 2010. This gives a good impression on what went on that day in a summary of almost 5 minutes.

www.nabc.nl has a new 'MEDIA' page under ARCHIVE where you can view videos, photo's and listen to audio's on our events and activities..

Sign up for the last places available at our Annual African Ambassadors Dinner!

Mauritius, the tiny island located off the south-east coast of Africa, is an "ideal platform" for investors looking to tap into Asia's growing economies, according to one of the country's..

A new study warns of the potential problems Africa faces from rising temperatures. The Nairobi-based International LRI says the continent must learn to adapt to shorter growing seasons.

Innovations in solar energy have the potential to bring electricity to much of the rural poor in developing countries.

Most Kenyans are accessing the Internet through mobile phones as opposed to other primary means such as personal computers at work or home and Internet cafés.

African nations can break dependence on food imports and produce enough to feed a growing population within a generation despite extra strains from climate change, a study said on Thursday.

Africa as has long been a target for wealthy philanthropists who donate money in a fight against the continent's poverty, disease epidemics and food shortages.

The Business Summit Netherlands-Africa from 3 November 2010 was written about on Radio Netherlands Worldwide. It’s not a question of what Dutch investors can do for Africa, but what Africa..

On the 16th of December, the most exclusive NABC event will be organized. African ambassadors and businessmen form a unique combination at our Annual African Ambassadors Dinner.

On Wednesday 24 November (this week!) a delegation of companies from Congo-Brazzaville will be in The Hague and want to meet with Dutch counterparts.

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping began a visit to oil-rich Angola on Friday, saying he believed relations with his country's biggest African trading partner would be stepped up.

Kenya has been the birthplace of a banking revolution: with 65 per cent of mobile phone users now interested in adopting mobile banking services over traditional banking, according to a..

Global Connection is a Safari company, driving school, providing vocational traning, a hotel management school and transport company in Tanzania with the goal to connect people and companies

Africa and Middle East-focused mobile operator MTN is improving its MobileMoney offering allowing for cross-border money transfers. The operator has signed an agreement with global payment..

South Africa's currency is trading at an almost three-year high against the U.S. dollar, raising concerns about how strong is too strong. South Africa's currency is trading at an almost..

Stalled trade negotiations between the European Union and African states have soured relations between the two continents, the European Union's chief trade negotiator said on Wednesday..

Mobile broadband subscriptions in Africa would grow to 265-million by 2015, up from 12-million this year, communications research firm Informa Telecoms & Media forecast on Wednesday..

Solarix will, together with two other West European companies, participate in a palm oil project in Nigeria. Solarix delivers a refined line for the processing of CPO and a bottling line...

Tuesday November 16th, we had our 3rd seminar in a series of regionally focussed events.

MARKETPLACE NABC|AFRICA REPORT is a services provided by Africa Report. NABC members can send us tenders, vacancies, product sales or anything that you want to sell within this market..

Ghana's economy is 75 percent bigger than previously calculated, the country's Statistical Service said, slashing the relative size of the fiscal deficit and the current-account shortfall..

CNN broadcasted on customer's preference for corporations that support social causes. According to this report, a survey conducted shows that consumer in developing countries have a strong..

On the third of November 2010 NABC and STT organized the very first Netherlands-Africa Business Summit. Read the article on how the day went...

Africa is set to make significant gains as foreign investors troop back following what has been a difficult two years of the global economic slowdown, analysts say.

Experts gather in The Hague this week for a Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, a major issue concerning Africa is the importance of the continent's soil..

OAO Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned natural gas export monopoly, made its first commercial African gas discovery in Algeria, a move that could enable it to expand gas sales into Spain and Port

Investment returns from Africa should beat those from all other regions for the next 10 years as a rise in its population drives spending and growth, according to...

21 October was a busy day at the Crown Plaza Hotel where NABC organized it’s third Africa Business Club. With 45 to 50 members that attended, it couldn’t be anything but a success. Lex Lin..

The Dutch Flower Group is by far the largest flower supplier with member companies situated in the Netherlands, England, France, Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya.

Part roadtrip, part documentary about African entrepreneurship, this film follows Dutch entrepreneur Arnoud de Vroomen and his Citroën 2cv across the length and breadth of Africa. The adve..

On Friday 5 November 2010 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing in cooperation with Gemeente and the Chamber of Commerce Rotterdam, a Business and Investment Event with focus on Cape

We invite you to answer this question in an essay (of max. 2000 words). The best essay will win an amount of €2.500,- made available via the Rabobank Foundation. The best three essays will..

Africa has been firmly in the spotlight over the last couple of months, with managers stressing the compelling investment opportunities in the region and a raft of new products coming to..

With the help of the government, Indian industry is implementing a strategy to compete with China and European countries for capturing markets in growing African economies, East Africa in..

Increased intraregional trade and greater investment in infrastructure offer the countries of Africa direct routes to faster economic growth, African finance ministers said..

Diversifying African economies is key to reducing the continent’s dependence on the sale of raw commodities and to sustained economic growth, as well as the development sectors such as..

African governments should avoid rushing into big land lease deals with foreign investors or risk deepening poverty and ramping up social tensions, the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Office..

The United States will donate $130 million to African medical schools to improve medical education on the continent, the Obama administration announced last week..

The Canadian company African Queen Mines has confirmed discoveries of copper, gold and silver at its "King Solomon Project" in the western Mozambican province of Tete..

China, criticized in the West for overlooking human rights abuses in its business dealings with poverty-stricken Africa, will encourage commercial banks to lend more to the continent..

Heineken's Egypt unit said it is focusing on building its wine business, an unusual trade for the brewing giant, and wants to shift sales from tourists towards local customers..

Africa would likely surpass North America and become the third largest oil producer, after the Middle East and Central/Eastern Europe, by next year, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said..

NABC encourages African companies that wish to expand their business activities to The Netherlands to join the network. The partnership between Africa and Netherlands should be a win – win..

Last week NABC and Stichting Intercambios visited Cape Verde with a group of Dutch companies. The trade mission was regarded very successful by both the delegates and the organization.

In the race for Africa, companies from the U.S., China, Japan and the U.K. are scrambling to buy the continent’s best assets, tapping into its growth potential and its 1 billion people in..

Nokia expects to see a surge in mobile usage in Africa over the next three or four years, giving it access to more new customers over the period than in China and India. "We are going to..

Nigeria has achieved a Category 1 air safety rating from the U.S. Government under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program. This..

Oasis Capital Ghana is a private equity and venture capital fund management firm that provides risk capital to entrepreneurial businesses in West Africa. Established in February 2009, Oasis

The First Business Summit Netherlands –Africa on November 3rd is fast approaching. Register now for the event before its full...

On September 16 NABC held its second Business Club Meeting for its members. This monthly gathering on each third Thursday of the month is taking an important positioning in NABC’s main..

From 6 to 12 February 2011 NABC is organizing a trade mission to Ethiopia for Dutch companies in the meat & poultry sector. The trade mission is organized in close cooperation with...

From 6 to 11 December 2010 NABC is organizing a trade mission to Burundi for Dutch companies in the agriculture, construction or tourism sector.

Doing Business in East Africa (16 November 2010) - Annual African Ambassadors Dinner (16 December 2010) - New Year's Cocktail (20 January 2011)

This conference organized by NABC and STT is the perfect opportunity to take your Africa strategy to the next level!

Get the most out of your NABC membership by joining our monthly networking events. Every third thursday of the month we meet at the Crowne Plaza hotel in The Hague.

NABC is organizing monthly networking events. Our NABC Africa Business Club, every 3rd Thursday of the month, is for our members only. Read the article for registration and event details.

NABC is a member of The European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM). NABC frequently places EBCAM Memorandums on our website with interesting newsitems on African...

NABC will be present at this years ETFAM Trade Fair from 19 to 21 September at the 'BEURSGEBOUW EINDHOVEN'. This fair is a professional meeting place for producers from developing countries.

Silk Invest, member of NABC, has recently won an Africa investor award in the category Agribusiness Investment Initiative of the Year.

Amports is organising a Port Promotion mission to Ivory coast and Ghana from October 3rd. till October 8th 2010. Representatives of shipping lines, stevedoring companies, cocoa and chocolate

We at NABC are always striving to improve our services and add valuable activities to our program. We are proud to inform you that our first ‘African Business Club’ was a success!

NABC has been a bigger brother for Fontys University of Applied Scienes in the past year. With close contacts with Job Arts there have been some collaborations with NABC on different levels.

NL EVD International and NABC organize a Round Table: “Cameroon: opportunities for the Dutch companies in the infrastructure & harbor development sector” on Thursday 23 September at FMO.

On 6 October 2010, a delegation of about 40 Nigerian companies from the Energy, Agriculture and Oil, Gas & Infrastructure sector are visiting the Netherlands.

Cote d'Ivoire is the country to watch in the next years. That is the main conclusion of the Round Table NABC organized yesterday (26 August 2010) at the Port of Amsterdam.

Worldwide food export has recently joined the NABC network. With activities on several continents, Africa was a logical next step in expanding our client base / network of local importers...

Kleyn Trucks is the world's largest dealer in European used trucks and vans. Since 1919 Kleyn is known as a reliable partner in buying and selling used trucks and vans.

Green Dream Company develops sustainable tourism. They are currently looking for an representative and assertive intern. Interested? Click on the 'read more' below to view the vacancy

NABC member Africa Report, an organization that promotes sustainable entrepreneurship across Africa through a weekly television program broadcast, an online platform, newsletters and...

Last month NABC published a position paper to underline the importance of the Dutch private sector in the development of the African continent.

From 27 September to 3 October 2010 Stichting Intercambios International is organizing a trade mission to Cape Verde in cooperation with NABC and the Chamber of Commerce Rotterdam.

EBCAM - the European umbralla organization of which NABC is a founding member - organizes a high profile business mission to Ghana from 13 to 17 September 2010.

The Ambassador of Burkina Faso, Mr. Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, and the Honorary Consul in the Netherlands , Freek Warmelink, have the pleasure to invite you for this seminar.

During the 5th Annual Feel at Home in The Hague - The International Community Fair 2010, Afroeuro Foundation and partners will be hosting the Africa-Europe Enterprise Island at the fair.

From 15 – 20 November 2010 NABC is organizing a trade mission to Mauritius in close cooperation with the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce, the Dutch Embassy in Tanzania and Invest Mauritius.

Last month, an interesting article about NABC was published by the "Telegraaf", one of the popular daily newspaper in The Netherlands.