Nigeria Leads Africa Economic Performer - Survey

Nigeria Leads Africa Economic Performer - Survey

Monday 30 July
The Global Economic Conditions Survey has rated Nigerian economy as the leader in African economic performer in the second quarter of 2012.
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Our latest member: Pluriton Poultry Livestock

Our latest member: Pluriton Poultry Livestock

Monday 30 July
PLURITON exports hatching eggs and one day old chicks of layer- and broiler breeds for more than 30 years.
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Swaziland International Trade Fair 31st Aug - 10th Sept 2012

Swaziland International Trade Fair 31st Aug - 10th Sept 2012

Friday 27 July
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.
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Africa’s intra-regional trade to hit USD34.6b in 2022

Africa’s intra-regional trade to hit USD34.6b in 2022

Friday 27 July
The establishment of a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) will increase Africa’s intra-regional trade to US$34.6 billion in 2022
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From Kenya to Madagascar: The African tech-hub boom

From Kenya to Madagascar: The African tech-hub boom

Friday 27 July
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.
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DRC Congo: Economic Growth Set to Reach An Unprecedented Seven Percent in 2013

DRC Congo: Economic Growth Set to Reach An Unprecedented Seven Percent in 2013

Wednesday 25 July
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........
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Rest in Peace to President John Mills of Ghana

Rest in Peace to President John Mills of Ghana

Wednesday 25 July
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.
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Our latest member: GLOBAL PACIFIC & PARTNERS

Our latest member: GLOBAL PACIFIC & PARTNERS

Wednesday 25 July
Global Pacific & Partners is a leading advisory firm inside the world upstream industry, established for over three decades with unique track record.
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Study puts $4.3bn price tag on Guinea iron-ore mine – Bellzone

Study puts $4.3bn price tag on Guinea iron-ore mine – Bellzone

Wednesday 25 July
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...
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Preparations underway for second Africa trade forum in Ethiopia

Preparations underway for second Africa trade forum in Ethiopia

Wednesday 25 July
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.....
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Southern Africa: SADC Lures Investors for Zizabona Energy Project

Southern Africa: SADC Lures Investors for Zizabona Energy Project

Wednesday 25 July
At least five investors have expressed interest in developing an electricity transmission interconnector linking Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.
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NABC member: VAN BEEST INVESTS IN THE FUTURE

NABC member: VAN BEEST INVESTS IN THE FUTURE

Wednesday 25 July
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........
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ECOWAS moves to implement regional protocol on free movement

ECOWAS moves to implement regional protocol on free movement

Wednesday 25 July
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......
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Angola Among ICT Fastest Growing Countries

Angola Among ICT Fastest Growing Countries

Wednesday 25 July
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
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Cameroon: Steel Company Soon in Ombe, SW

Cameroon: Steel Company Soon in Ombe, SW

Tuesday 24 July
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.
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Ghana announces more oil discovery

Ghana announces more oil discovery

Tuesday 24 July
The state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Friday announced that another oil discovery has been made in the West African state.
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South Africa, Angola Agree To Collaboprate In Latter's Infrastrucuture Development

South Africa, Angola Agree To Collaboprate In Latter's Infrastrucuture Development

Tuesday 24 July
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...
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Zimbabwe: Europe to Lift Sanctions After Referendum

Zimbabwe: Europe to Lift Sanctions After Referendum

Tuesday 24 July
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
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Rise of the 'repats': Africans shun crisis-hit West for jobs back home

Rise of the 'repats': Africans shun crisis-hit West for jobs back home

Monday 23 July
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.
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African consumers 'underestimated' by Western firms

African consumers 'underestimated' by Western firms

Monday 23 July
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.
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Vast aquifer found in Namibia could last for centuries

Vast aquifer found in Namibia could last for centuries

Monday 23 July
A newly discovered water source in Namibia could have a major impact on development in the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nigerian Government approves $1.488 billion for Lagos-Ibadan rail project

Nigerian Government approves $1.488 billion for Lagos-Ibadan rail project

Friday 20 July
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved 1.488 billion dollars for the Lagos-Ibadan double track rail line project.
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African Union chooses first female leader

African Union chooses first female leader

Thursday 19 July
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.....
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China pledges $20bn in credit for Africa at summit

China pledges $20bn in credit for Africa at summit

Thursday 19 July
China has pledged $20bn (£12.8bn) in credit for Africa over the next three years, in a push for closer ties and increased trade.
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Africa’s mining boom offers potential for business aviation market

Africa’s mining boom offers potential for business aviation market

Thursday 19 July
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....
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Uganda To Pave 1,180 Miles of Roads to Boost Agriculture and Oil Sectors

Uganda To Pave 1,180 Miles of Roads to Boost Agriculture and Oil Sectors

Thursday 19 July
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....
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Morocco begins 4G licence process

Morocco begins 4G licence process

Thursday 19 July
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
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How Kenya became a world leader for mobile money

How Kenya became a world leader for mobile money

Thursday 19 July
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.
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NABC member:  De Lage Landen International B.V opens business in Ghana

NABC member: De Lage Landen International B.V opens business in Ghana

Monday 16 July
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.
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NABC zoekt een stagiair per 1 augustus

NABC zoekt een stagiair per 1 augustus

Wednesday 11 July
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.
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NOTS, a Dutch development enterprise , is looking for a Country Manager for its subsidiary in Mali.

NOTS, a Dutch development enterprise , is looking for a Country Manager for its subsidiary in Mali.

Monday 09 July
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
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Our latest member: Gears International

Our latest member: Gears International

Wednesday 04 July
Gears International provides protective security and mission support services to government agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations worldwide.
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Our latest member: Mott MacDonald b.v.

Our latest member: Mott MacDonald b.v.

Wednesday 04 July
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.
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International Fair of Mozambique “FACIM” 27 September – 02 October 2012.

International Fair of Mozambique “FACIM” 27 September – 02 October 2012.

Tuesday 03 July
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.
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Water Mission Morocco September 30th – October 6th 2012

Water Mission Morocco September 30th – October 6th 2012

Wednesday 21 March
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.
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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
  • Trade missions into and coming from Africa
  • Regular news updates