NABC - Member of the Month

NABC - Member of the Month

Tuesday 31 May
NABC Member of the month of May is Annexx Ecosystem Management. We appreciate the effort they have put into our activities. We interviewed them.
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INDIA IN AFRICA : CATCHING UP ; LONG TIMID IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, INDIA IS STARTING TO MAKE WAVES

INDIA IN AFRICA : CATCHING UP ; LONG TIMID IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, INDIA IS STARTING TO MAKE WAVES

Tuesday 31 May
For all its elephantine weight, India has long shown mouselike diplomatic clout.
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THE HAGUE AFRICAN FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL CULTURE

THE HAGUE AFRICAN FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL CULTURE

Tuesday 31 May
On Sunday July 3 at the South Park (Roggeveld) will be third edition of The Hague African Festival...
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JOBURG PLANS TO USE LANDFILL GAS TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY

JOBURG PLANS TO USE LANDFILL GAS TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY

Friday 27 May
Announcement comes as environmental activist group Greenpeace International urges SA to invest in renewable energy sources...
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IMF UPBEAT ABOUT KENYA GROWTH

IMF UPBEAT ABOUT KENYA GROWTH

Friday 27 May
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Kenya's economy will grow at between of five and 5,5 percent in 2011...
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ECOWAS TO START SEA TRADE COMPANY FOR MOVEMENT OF GOODS

ECOWAS TO START SEA TRADE COMPANY FOR MOVEMENT OF GOODS

Thursday 26 May
West Africa regional group, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will soon get a sea trade firm...
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SOUTH AFRICA CAN BE 'AFRICA'S FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE'

SOUTH AFRICA CAN BE 'AFRICA'S FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE'

Thursday 26 May
ONE of the City of London’s most respected business leaders says SA can be the financial services centre for Africa...
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ZAMBIA 2011 GPD LIKELY TO GROW ABOVE 7 PCT

ZAMBIA 2011 GPD LIKELY TO GROW ABOVE 7 PCT

Tuesday 24 May
LUZAKA - Zambia's economy is likely to grow beyond 7.0 percent in 2011 largely driven by investments in mining and infrastructure...
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KENYA PLANS STRATEGIC OIL RESERVE

KENYA PLANS STRATEGIC OIL RESERVE

Tuesday 24 May
NAIROBI - State-run National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) plans to invest up to 100 billion shillings to develop a strategic national petroleum reserve...
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Trade Mission Cape Verde 15-19 June 2011

Trade Mission Cape Verde 15-19 June 2011

Monday 23 May
From 15 to 19 June Stichting Intercambios organizes an outgoing trade mission to Cape Verde.
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Rwanda ready to be rated

Rwanda ready to be rated

Monday 23 May
An average 8 percent yearly economic growth rate, a controlled inflation rate: Rwanda seems to have it all.
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ABSA CAPITAL SEES SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GPD GROWTH OF ABOUT 5%

ABSA CAPITAL SEES SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GPD GROWTH OF ABOUT 5%

Monday 23 May
Absa Capital said sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economies will expand about 5 percent over the next few years...
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WORLD BANK GRANTS GUINEA BISSAU UNITED STATES $2.2m TO BOOST ELECTRICITY, WATER

WORLD BANK GRANTS GUINEA BISSAU UNITED STATES $2.2m TO BOOST ELECTRICITY, WATER

Monday 23 May
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)...
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Trade Mission Ethiopia Seed Sector 20-25 November 2011

Trade Mission Ethiopia Seed Sector 20-25 November 2011

Friday 20 May
From 20 – 25 November 2011 NABC organizes a trade mission to Ethiopia for the Dutch seed sector.
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TRADE MISSION SOUTHERN SUDAN 9 -13 OCTOBER 2011

TRADE MISSION SOUTHERN SUDAN 9 -13 OCTOBER 2011

Friday 20 May
From 9 to 13 October 2011 NABC is organizing a trade mission for Dutch companies in the infrastructure, water, energy and agricultural sector.
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SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS TO START NUCLEAR BIDDING NEXT YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS TO START NUCLEAR BIDDING NEXT YEAR

Friday 20 May
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...
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RENCAP SEES AFRICAN GROWTH OUTPACING ASIA

RENCAP SEES AFRICAN GROWTH OUTPACING ASIA

Friday 20 May
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...
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NIGERIA-ECONOMY: GOVERNMENT PLOTS BIGGER ROLES FOR PRIVATE SECTOR

NIGERIA-ECONOMY: GOVERNMENT PLOTS BIGGER ROLES FOR PRIVATE SECTOR

Thursday 19 May
Determined to move the nation's economy forward, President Goodluck Jonathan said that plans are under way for the convocation of an interactive session...
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25-28 April SIEE-Pollutec Water Industry Exhibition in Algiers

25-28 April SIEE-Pollutec Water Industry Exhibition in Algiers

Wednesday 18 May
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.
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EU - East Africa B2B Business Forum

EU - East Africa B2B Business Forum

Wednesday 18 May
NABC together with our European and African Partners have decided to bring European- African high end business opportunities to Africa, beginning with East Africa.
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IS EAST AFRICA READY FOR ITS OWN 'EURO?'

IS EAST AFRICA READY FOR ITS OWN 'EURO?'

Tuesday 17 May
Just as the eurozone is being threatened by faltering economies, East Africa is moving closer to its own monetary union.
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COURSES FOR INVESTMENT IN OIL SECTOR SOON

COURSES FOR INVESTMENT IN OIL SECTOR SOON

Tuesday 17 May
Courses for integration of new companies in the oil sector will be run in Angola soon...
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ECONOMY: UNDP REPORT TASKS AFRICAN NATIONS ON REGIONAL INVESTMENTS

ECONOMY: UNDP REPORT TASKS AFRICAN NATIONS ON REGIONAL INVESTMENTS

Monday 16 May
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...
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NIGERIA: UN SIGNS COOPERATION PACT TO BOOST ADULT AND YOUTH LITERACY

NIGERIA: UN SIGNS COOPERATION PACT TO BOOST ADULT AND YOUTH LITERACY

Monday 16 May
The United Nations agency tasked with promoting universal access to education today signed an agreement with Nigeria to revitalize adult and youth literacy...
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Beer consumption on the rise in Ethiopia

Beer consumption on the rise in Ethiopia

Wednesday 11 May
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.
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How to reconstruct a collapsing African port

How to reconstruct a collapsing African port

Wednesday 11 May
The Hague-based APM Terminals is the new manager of 600 metres of old port in the Liberian capital Monrovia.
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Mozambique opens $1.7bn coal mine

Mozambique opens $1.7bn coal mine

Tuesday 10 May
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.
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Opportunities & Risks in West Africa's CFA-zone

Opportunities & Risks in West Africa's CFA-zone

Monday 09 May
Last month - NABC member Atradius published an interesting article about conversion risks and opportunities in the French CFA-zone.
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NABC partners with online magazine Emerging Africa.nl

NABC partners with online magazine Emerging Africa.nl

Friday 06 May
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.
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Emerging middle class to sustain Africa's growth

Emerging middle class to sustain Africa's growth

Friday 06 May
Despite tough economic hurdles across the world, Africa’s economy is expected to sustain a growth trajectory, this and next year, report says.
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China pushes for larger trade volumes with Kenya

China pushes for larger trade volumes with Kenya

Friday 06 May
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.
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Regional bank resumes Cote d'Ivoire operations

Regional bank resumes Cote d'Ivoire operations

Wednesday 04 May
Authorities at the headquarters of the West Africa regional bank (BCEAO) in Dakar have ordered the resumption of operations in all branches in Abidjan
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Namibia tightens grip over mining sector

Namibia tightens grip over mining sector

Wednesday 04 May
The Namibian Government has declared top minerals as ‘strategic resources’ requiring protection from the state.
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Rwanda's tourism industry earns $56m in first quarter

Rwanda's tourism industry earns $56m in first quarter

Wednesday 04 May
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.
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Gold, coal to help Tanzania to grow mining by 7.7 pc

Gold, coal to help Tanzania to grow mining by 7.7 pc

Tuesday 03 May
Tanzania hopes to grow its mining industry by at least 7.7 per cent annually for the next five years.
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Japan pledges further trade with Africa

Japan pledges further trade with Africa

Monday 02 May
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
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NABC Member of the Month - Black Swan Consult

NABC Member of the Month - Black Swan Consult

Monday 02 May
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
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The way to boost your sales in Africa: Sales workshop, June 30

The way to boost your sales in Africa: Sales workshop, June 30

Monday 02 May
NABC is always looking for ways to improve their services to companies that are doing business in Africa.
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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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  • The first Africa-focused business network in NL
  • Market Information about African Countries
  • Members meetings and networking events
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