Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T02:32:58.142-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:frontier-markets Peter Johnson pjohnson898 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4618539513392778002-0d03d0eb47829a695822be32b7ff70d0 2009-11-23T14:50:10.434-05:00

Kabir Audu has returned to Nigeria after working on Wall StreetKabir Audu is a very successful Nigerian. He’s 30. And he has an idea. “It was Ben Gurion in the late 1940s,” he says. “He called on Israelis around the world to come home.

Kabir Audu has returned to Nigeria after working on Wall StreetKabir Audu is a very successful Nigerian. He’s 30. And he has an idea. “It was Ben Gurion in the late 1940s,” he says. “He called on Israelis around the world to come home. http://www.chairmanking.com/nigerias-returning-entrepreneurs-horizon-capital-investment-hci-veda-technology-20091123/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14132657286079255809-eb6196810087f72f0bbab4e26950f9e3 2009-11-23T14:19:47.570-05:00

Ex-Olympic runner Reks Brobby used to live in Los Angeles but has gone back to Accra, Ghana where he runs a prestigious new nightclub. A growing number of African professionals are returning home from all over the western world, driven in part by...

Ex-Olympic runner Reks Brobby used to live in Los Angeles but has gone back to Accra, Ghana where he runs a prestigious new nightclub. A growing number of African professionals are returning home from all over the western world, driven in part by... http://www.chairmanking.com/video-ghanian-emigrant-returns-home-los-angeles-entrepreneur-20091123/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14964917062572179576-f86da04de29abee6ce75af042b36f27f 2009-11-23T14:04:15.861-05:00

Arik Air has announced that it would commence flights between Lagos and New York (JFK) beginning on Sunday, 29 November 2009. The new route will be Arik Air’s third international service outside of the West Africa region, following the commencement of daily flights to London Heathrow in December 2008 and to Johannesburg, South Africa, in June 2009.

Arik Air has announced that it would commence flights between Lagos and New York (JFK) beginning on Sunday, 29 November 2009. The new route will be Arik Air’s third international service outside of the West Africa region, following the commencement of daily flights to London Heathrow in December 2008 and to Johannesburg, South Africa, in June 2009. http://www.chairmanking.com/usa-nigeria-direct-flight-arik-air-launches-services-lagos-new-york-jfk-20091123/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15554470864750116881-6fb30c44630a2b37d3687bce9bac0719 2009-11-22T15:12:40.595-05:00

VIDEO: Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 3 – Financial Sector, Real Estate, and Information Technology (IT)

VIDEO: Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 3 – Financial Sector, Real Estate, and Information Technology (IT) http://www.chairmanking.com/video-doing-business-africa-ghana-part-3-financial-sector-information-technology-it-20091122/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:762590239506215403-e2f9f6406ab0da11f093881bc2483fae 2009-11-22T14:49:23.423-05:00

VIDEO: Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 2 – Oil, Agriculture, and Gold

VIDEO: Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 2 – Oil, Agriculture, and Gold http://www.chairmanking.com/video-doing-business-africa-ghana-part-2-oil-agriculture-and-gold-20091122/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14962713219355667873-377385916950175d533e062a825077be 2009-11-22T14:28:18.085-05:00

VIDEO: Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 1 – Pending Oil Wealth

VIDEO: Doing Business In Africa – Ghana – Part 1 – Pending Oil Wealth http://www.chairmanking.com/video-doing-business-africa-ghana-part-1-pending-oil-wealth-20091122/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12100270990280554239-9ef162569ee4678521965ac1fd1da8f2 2009-11-21T10:29:45.332-05:00

Zimbabwe is a market that is too exotic to be top of mind for the average international investor, but not for Investec Asset Management, according to Hendrik du Toit, chief executive of the group. Investec has been buying into Zimbabwe for some time, he says, making use of its South African roots and exploiting its advantage in the area.

Zimbabwe is a market that is too exotic to be top of mind for the average international investor, but not for Investec Asset Management, according to Hendrik du Toit, chief executive of the group. Investec has been buying into Zimbabwe for some time, he says, making use of its South African roots and exploiting its advantage in the area. http://www.chairmanking.com/investec-asset-management-south-african-roots-20091121/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4297242174987727842-ed987274529fac768c2dea382cbe748c 2009-11-19T11:38:12.961-05:00

Africa’s Population Tops 1 Billion (15% of the World’s Population); Africa’s Population Estimated to Reach 1.9 Billion by 2050, Says UN - East Africa: 318.8 million - West Africa: 298.6 million - North Africa: 209.4 million - Central Africa: 125.

Africa’s Population Tops 1 Billion (15% of the World’s Population); Africa’s Population Estimated to Reach 1.9 Billion by 2050, Says UN - East Africa: 318.8 million - West Africa: 298.6 million - North Africa: 209.4 million - Central Africa: 125. http://www.chairmanking.com/africa-population-tops-1-billion-15-percent-world-population-africa-population-estimated-reach-1-9-billion-2050-un-20091119/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7315807052234665837-f73dee7945a2ae05e81b61119139a5c5 2009-11-16T23:47:38.995-05:00

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Maryam Babangida, yesterday said she is alive and kicking. She spoke to Vanguard by phone, allaying the fears that she was dead.

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Maryam Babangida, yesterday said she is alive and kicking. She spoke to Vanguard by phone, allaying the fears that she was dead. http://www.chairmanking.com/maryam-babangida-not-dead-im-alive-says-wife-former-nigerian-head-state-ibrahim-badamasi-babangida-ibb-20091116/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17044617153094724791-69a7558eda210caad2aa0903b4f2633a 2009-11-16T10:49:40.511-05:00

Inside Lagos, Nigeria – Mega City Mega Plan

Inside Lagos, Nigeria – Mega City Mega Plan http://www.chairmanking.com/video-inside-lagos-nigeria-mega-city-mega-plan-20091116/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:767461064271602738-b5efa9e726abcef69d34749bf2150b94 2009-11-16T10:31:49.050-05:00

VIDEO: Light Up Nigeria – Using Social Media to Campaign for Reform of Nigeria’s Power Sector

VIDEO: Light Up Nigeria – Using Social Media to Campaign for Reform of Nigeria’s Power Sector http://www.chairmanking.com/video-inside-lagos-nigeria-fixing-lagos-traffic-20091116/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14385520038225027995-d3ff257222b03e6689af5c5090c57d29 2009-11-16T09:08:45.343-05:00

VIDEO: Light Up Nigeria – Using Social Media to Campaign for Reform of Nigeria’s Power Sector

VIDEO: Light Up Nigeria – Using Social Media to Campaign for Reform of Nigeria’s Power Sector http://www.chairmanking.com/video-light-up-nigeria-social-media-campaign-reform-nigeria-power-sector-20091116/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13554509980561731580-786e433aae03155fb50e32d08d03725e 2009-11-16T08:26:37.060-05:00

Maryam Babangida is Dead; The Late Wife of Former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Had Been Battling Ovarian Cancer Maryam Babangida, Former First Lady of Nigeria and Wife of Ibrahim BabangidaMaryam Babangida, Nigeria’s former First...

Maryam Babangida is Dead; The Late Wife of Former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Had Been Battling Ovarian Cancer Maryam Babangida, Former First Lady of Nigeria and Wife of Ibrahim BabangidaMaryam Babangida, Nigeria’s former First... http://www.chairmanking.com/maryam-babangida-dead-late-wife-former-nigerian-head-state-ibrahim-badamasi-babangida-battling-ovarian-cancer-20091116/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14400023949789448794-3479da73be16284270d833b70bc0be20 2009-11-13T07:43:11.477-05:00

Nuhu Ribadu is a man who continues to divide Nigerian public opinion two years after the anti-corruption campaigner was forced from his job.

Nuhu Ribadu is a man who continues to divide Nigerian public opinion two years after the anti-corruption campaigner was forced from his job. http://www.chairmanking.com/nuhu-ribadu-former-chairman-nigeria-economic-financial-crimes-commission-efcc-tells-nigeria-anti-corruption-battle-20091113/ Chairman King cking253 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17624451283664113194-b22ce879c7be497814e66b191fd44611 2009-11-13T08:24:33.003-05:00

A struggle over how to manage Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power company, has opened debates on racism in the boardroom and political meddling in a country where politics and race remain a volatile mix. Former chairman Bobby Godsell and former...

A struggle over how to manage Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power company, has opened debates on racism in the boardroom and political meddling in a country where politics and race remain a volatile mix. Former chairman Bobby Godsell and former... http://www.chairmanking.com/south-africa-eskom-dispute-sets-off-racism-charges-20091113/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10520021412794047646-50ad6416a1796ae728963b1a9dc57abf 2009-11-13T07:59:45.780-05:00

Bobby Godsell, Chairman of South Africa’s National Power Company Eskom, Quits in Race Row Bobby Godsell, Former Chairman of EskomThe chairman of South Africa’s national power company Eskom has resigned, days after he was accused of forcing out his...

Bobby Godsell, Chairman of South Africa’s National Power Company Eskom, Quits in Race Row Bobby Godsell, Former Chairman of EskomThe chairman of South Africa’s national power company Eskom has resigned, days after he was accused of forcing out his... http://www.chairmanking.com/bobby-godsell-chairman-south-africa-national-power-company-eskom-quits-race-row-20091113/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15677881411563793465-3b98d39b817c8109c69bbed0dcc37dad 2009-11-12T14:05:11.242-05:00

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – Business Climate

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – Business Climate http://www.chairmanking.com/video-eye-lagos-business-climate-20091112/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1941304379798785399-2bde09bbb8eeca3fdea35e0c3fafaa38 2009-11-12T13:35:48.626-05:00

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – A Day in Lagos – Lagos City

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – A Day in Lagos – Lagos City http://www.chairmanking.com/video-eye-lagos-day-lagos-lagos-city-20091112/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6580026142212929903-e43ad3b5ac426652c992bbb368438a5c 2009-11-12T13:18:26.338-05:00

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – A Day in Lagos – Restaurants & Movies

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – A Day in Lagos – Restaurants & Movies http://www.chairmanking.com/video-eye-lagos-day-lagos-restaurants-movies-20091112/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7848329233868191362-e6becac168ccb9c692cd09dcea658535 2009-11-11T13:34:48.264-05:00

Investopedia naked short selling as: "The illegal practice of short selling shares that have not been affirmatively determined to exist. Ordinarily, traders must borrow a stock, or determine that it can be borrowed, before they sell it short. But due to various loopholes in the rules and discrepancies between paper and electronic trading systems, naked shorting continues to happen." ...

Investopedia naked short selling as: "The illegal practice of short selling shares that have not been affirmatively determined to exist. Ordinarily, traders must borrow a stock, or determine that it can be borrowed, before they sell it short. But due to various loopholes in the rules and discrepancies between paper and electronic trading systems, naked shorting continues to happen." ... http://www.chairmanking.com/naked-short-selling-should-not-be-issue-concern-south-african-hedge-fund-industry-alternative-investment-management-association-aima-20091111/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15587519083769436042-186bb2f969faf50d05a35166b6f82404 2009-11-09T22:13:31.858-05:00

VIDEO: Identity Guard’s Latest Commercial Playing on Nigerian 419 Fraud Stereotype: Good Advertising? Cheap Humor? Witty? Good or Bad for Nigeria’s Image?

VIDEO: Identity Guard’s Latest Commercial Playing on Nigerian 419 Fraud Stereotype: Good Advertising? Cheap Humor? Witty? Good or Bad for Nigeria’s Image? http://www.chairmanking.com/video-identity-guard-latest-commercial-playing-nigerian-419-fraud-stereotype-good-advertising-cheap-humor-witty-good-bad-nigeria-image-20091109/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5683195893127228005-1afff5b98a58f4d4554b7153d16da7ea 2009-11-09T08:06:48.352-05:00

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – Model City Finance

VIDEO: Eye on Lagos – Model City Finance http://www.chairmanking.com/video-eye-lagos-model-city-finance-20091109/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10310790685328760786-0c233f468e2176a14be20687e8f8bc9f 2009-11-06T10:01:37.402-05:00

VIDEO: Johannesburg (Gauteng Province, South Africa) is an Excellent Business Location

VIDEO: Johannesburg (Gauteng Province, South Africa) is an Excellent Business Location http://www.chairmanking.com/video-johannesburg-gauteng-province-south-africa-is-an-excellent-business-location-20091106/ Chairman King cking253 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8790825061868908955-d15b7fdb9d3325b523e4f07ac092d29b 2009-11-06T09:26:29.425-05:00

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) will regulate the new mobile money transfer system that will soon be introduced by MTN Rwanda, the Central Bank Governor Francois Kanimba said.

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) will regulate the new mobile money transfer system that will soon be introduced by MTN Rwanda, the Central Bank Governor Francois Kanimba said. http://www.chairmanking.com/national-bank-rwanda-central-bank-agrees-mtn-rwanda-mobile-money-service-20091106/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15677898233125453804-f2d8bf32f5f5c57c6bf5c71827024f5f 2009-11-06T08:58:20.999-05:00

Computerize Nigeria Project (CNP), has launched the second phase of its 750,000 Computer Ownership promo. According to the Head, Computerize Nigeria Project, Mrs. Loretta Agbakoba, the goal of this phase is to further the ideals of digital knowledge...

Computerize Nigeria Project (CNP), has launched the second phase of its 750,000 Computer Ownership promo. According to the Head, Computerize Nigeria Project, Mrs. Loretta Agbakoba, the goal of this phase is to further the ideals of digital knowledge... http://www.chairmanking.com/computerize-nigeria-cnp-project-launches-phase-2-750000-pc-ownership-plan-20091106/ Chairman King cking253 0 0 0 0