Archive for the ‘South Africa’ category
How Rachel Tladi is making a name for herself in a male-dominated industry
Rachel Tladi tells How we made it in Africa about the challenges of being a businesswoman in the male-dominated construction industry.
Meet the Boss: Ebenezer Essoka, CEO, Standard Chartered South Africa
“I am also a myth buster; when you say it can’t be done, I believe it can be done.”
Can investors access Africa’s growth simply by investing in its stock markets?
A new report looks at the various investment opportunities for those seeking returns from Africa’s growth story.
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA
Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups
How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.
Africa offers increasing opportunities for engineers
For Africa’s engineers, the opportunities for employment and work experience on the continent have never been so great.
South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa
Entrepreneurial activity in South Africa has seen a dramatic fall.
Meet the Boss: Richard Harris, president, South African Business Council
“There are no shortcuts to success; put in the hard work and you will reap the rewards.”
Going global? SA companies should set up operations in Dubai, says SABCO
“There is business sense in opening an operation [in Dubai],” said Richard Harris, president of SABCO.
Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa
“I have learned that one of the secrets of success is to surround myself with a strong team and people who are smarter than me.”
Meet the Boss: Fred Robertson, executive chairman, Brimstone Investment Corporation
“Business is a long road and overnight success is never overnight.”
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies
The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa
Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express for sub-Saharan Africa, answers our questions.
South Africa’s investment edge in sub-Saharan Africa – time to use it or lose it
Crunch time has arrived for South Africa’s position as investment gateway to Africa.
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal
In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
at May 9th, 2013 -
Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013 -
DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
