Ghana achieves EITI Compliance

Ghana achieves EITI Compliance

Thursday 28 April
Ghana has achieved compliance with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the global standard for improved transparency in the oil, gas and mining sectors.
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Standard Bank Wins EMEA Finance’s Best Oil, Gas Deal in Africa Award

Standard Bank Wins EMEA Finance’s Best Oil, Gas Deal in Africa Award

Thursday 28 April
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.
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Uganda half-year growth projected at 9pc pushed by manufacturing, construction

Uganda half-year growth projected at 9pc pushed by manufacturing, construction

Tuesday 26 April
Steady growth in the manufacturing and construction sectors have pushed Uganda’s half-year overall economic growth to 9 per cent
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Kenya - Gold firm sets the date for launch of smelting plant

Kenya - Gold firm sets the date for launch of smelting plant

Tuesday 26 April
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
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African chambers of commerce visit NABC

African chambers of commerce visit NABC

Monday 25 April
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.
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Tanzania looks to wind to boost hydro power

Tanzania looks to wind to boost hydro power

Tuesday 19 April
Tanzania is seeking international and local investors for wind electricity generation to boost power output in the country.
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The potential of Tourism in Africa – A bright continent

The potential of Tourism in Africa – A bright continent

Tuesday 19 April
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
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Dutch construction sector to enlarge footprint in Africa

Dutch construction sector to enlarge footprint in Africa

Friday 15 April
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.
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Friday 15 April
The Social-Economic Council works in request of State Secretary Knapen on an opinion for development co-operation. Read more in Dutch
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Update trade mission Cameroon 22 - 27 May

Update trade mission Cameroon 22 - 27 May

Thursday 14 April
Already 10 participants. Active NABC members are seriously interested in exploring the business opportunities in Cameroon
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COCA-COLA SAYS TO INVEST $62 MLN IN KENYA

COCA-COLA SAYS TO INVEST $62 MLN IN KENYA

Wednesday 13 April
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.
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LIBERIA IN TALKS WITH WVALE FOR HYDRO PROJECT REVAMP

LIBERIA IN TALKS WITH WVALE FOR HYDRO PROJECT REVAMP

Wednesday 13 April
Brazilian mining giant Vale SA is in talks with Liberian government over the reconstruction of a hydro power plant in west african nation's ...
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INDIA OFFERS EXPERTISE TO MODERNISE SUGAR INDUSTRY IN ETHIOPIA

INDIA OFFERS EXPERTISE TO MODERNISE SUGAR INDUSTRY IN ETHIOPIA

Wednesday 13 April
India, the world''s second largest sugar producer, has offered expertise and latest technology in sugar processing to Ethiopia.
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RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE TO GET 97 BILLION UPGRADE

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE TO GET 97 BILLION UPGRADE

Wednesday 13 April
The Transport Ministry intends to spend R97 billion on upgrading South Africa’s rail infrastructure.
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South Africa road link new frontier for DHL services

South Africa road link new frontier for DHL services

Monday 11 April
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.
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH

MEMBER OF THE MONTH " WORLDWIDE FOOD EXPORT

Friday 08 April
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...
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Tanzania, Uganda plan $2.7b new port-lake railway

Tanzania, Uganda plan $2.7b new port-lake railway

Wednesday 06 April
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.
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East African countries set for multimillion dollar Nile project

East African countries set for multimillion dollar Nile project

Wednesday 06 April
The five East African countries have launched a multimillion dollar water and sanitation project in the Lake Victoria basin
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China vehicle maker to open Kenya plant

China vehicle maker to open Kenya plant

Wednesday 06 April
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
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ZIMBABWE: SECOND ZIM PLATINUM MINE OPENS

ZIMBABWE: SECOND ZIM PLATINUM MINE OPENS

Wednesday 06 April
Zimbabwe's second platinum mine, a 4.5-billion-rand investment by South Africa's Anglo-American Corporation, has opened...
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KOFI ANNAN APPEALS FOR MORE INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE

KOFI ANNAN APPEALS FOR MORE INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE

Wednesday 06 April
Former UN secretary general and board chair for Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa Dr. Kofi Annan has urged the government of Tanzania....
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Uganda - Roundtable 7th April

Uganda - Roundtable 7th April

Friday 01 April
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.
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CHANGED DATE: Trade Mission Cameroon 22 - 28 May 2011

CHANGED DATE: Trade Mission Cameroon 22 - 28 May 2011

Sunday 23 January
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!
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  • We are pleased to introduce to you one of our newest members: Skandar. Skandar offers consultancy and interim management services in the field of international real estate with a special focus on Africa. Skandar is founded by Alexander van Trig

    Skandar
  • Please meet our newest member Integrated Consultancy Services (ICS) established in 2010, based in South-Sudan. While providing independent assessments of how efficiently your organizations program is working, ICS can give cost effective recommendati

    Newest Member:
  • We welcome our newest member : BEIN BEIN (Business Explorer International Network) believes that market for ICT supported managed services will grow rapidly throughout the world and to its cost effectiveness. In Africa the telecommunication infrast

    Newest member: Bein
  • We are happy to welcome Van Hijfte BV as one of our newest members to NABC.Van Hijfte BV is a family company founded in 1920. The van Hijfte Group is specialised in offering a complete service package of food covering fruit, vegetables, canned food,

    Newest member: Van Hijfte BV
  • NABC welcomes Steward Redqueen (SRQ) as one of its latest members. SRQ is a strategy consultancy firm that aims to magnify the positive impact of the private sector on society. It is represented in Haarlem, Luxembourg, Barcelona and New York and exec

    Newest member: Steward Redqueen
  • We are happy to welcome ANTMAR Search as one of our newest members to NABC. ANTMAR Search is an Executive Search firm specialized in the recruitment of Middle & Top expat managers in Africa. Our goal is to guide international companies in their se

    Newest member: Antmar Search
  • WerkinAfrika Recruitment Services is specialised in recruiting young professionals to senior management for small and middle sized enterprises operating in Africa. My name is Inez Willeboordse, initiator of WerkinAfrika. I have lived and worked in Af

    Newest member: WerkinAfrika Recruitment Services
  • S3C- Solar Energy for Africa. We are happy to welcome S3C as one of our newest members to NABC. Being a social venture S3C aims to stimulate local entrepreneurship in sustainable energy in Sub-Sahara Africa. Adressing the challenges to create local

    Newest member: S3C - Solar Energy for Africa
  • A testimonial about how one trade mission through NABC grew into big business in DRC Congo

    Into the heart of Darkness: Dutch enterprise closes a contract worth millions
  • Van Vliet Trucks Holland B.V. joined the Cameroon Trade Mission 2011. During this mission we met some high officials and local entrepeneurs. The trip was well organised, the hotels were good, transportation was well arranged

    Patrick Onderwater - VAN VLIET TRUCKS HOLLAND B.V.
  • Nothing but good things towards the organisation of the Trade Mission to Nigeria March 2012. For me the second mission. The trip exceeded my expectations. Especially the interaction between the parallel mission with NABC and the Dutch Government

    Robert van Kats - BKVV
  • How successful and valuable a trade mission can be highly depends on the expectations and aims that the participants have formulated for themselves.

    Jan van Vulpen - Remco Afrique
  • As sales manager responsible for Africa, I was looking at finding opportunities to open markets in this vast continent, besides the few contacts we historically had.

    Joppe Schouten - Van Beest B.V.
  • The NABC Business Club held on the 17th of November was another great platform to meet friends and other Africa interested companies, for to exchange experiences over a drink and a good laugh.

    Ron de Bruijn - Bohler Welding Group
  • Berenschot is active in many countries in Africa. Our passion is to organise. At all times, in the most complex of environments. The events of NABC, like the regular Africa Business Clubs, are very good opportunities to share experiences and more

    Fons de Zeeuw - Berenschot
  • First of all i would like to thank NABC for the nice meeting you have arranged this morning at the Crownplaza Hotel with the delegation of Congolesse businessmen. I was at this meeting this morning in order to represent my company KLEYN TRUCKS

    Christian Sangwa - Kleyn Trucks B.V.
    

 

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