Archive for the ‘South Africa’ category
Euro crisis having an alarming impact on emerging markets – SA finance minister
Current global economic instability is having a significant impact on developing nations, says South Africa’s minister of finance, Pravin Gordhan.
South African market too competitive, says Silk Invest CEO
Zin Bekkali, CEO of Silk Invest says that the food and beverages industry in South Africa is too competitive and that retailers hold all the power.
Cape Town companies should “take their role in Africa more seriously”
While the Chinese, Indians and Brazilians have been expanding rapidly across Africa, it has taken most South African businesses a while to fully grasp the opportunities.
Why South African companies are looking at the rest of the continent
South Africa’s domestic market is not providing local companies with enough growth opportunities, prompting many of them to look at the rest of the continent.
South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club
It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Why companies should care about the low-income market
“It is an opportunity that I think most suppliers and manufacturers in this country can’t really afford to ignore.”
How SodaStream is targeting the low-income market
Companies operating in Africa are increasingly looking at tapping the lower-income market, or bottom of the pyramid, as it is sometimes called.
Meet the Boss: Gcina Manyaka, McDonald’s Franchisee, South Africa
‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and business owners across the continent.
SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment
The current debate surrounding the nationalisation of South African mines is not scaring away Indian investors.
South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities
South Africa’s low-income township areas are presenting large corporates with untapped business opportunities.
Groupon South Africa successful despite depressed times
“We all need treats, even when things are a bit tight,” says Wayne Gosling, CEO of Groupon South Africa.
South African seafood firm lands Walmart supply contract
Amidst huge controversy around Walmart’s entry into Africa, it was yesterday announced that Oceanfresh, a South African seafood company, has secured a deal to supply hake fillets to the US-based retailer.
Was Chinaphobia the real reason for the Cameron delegation?
“We know that Britain has an agenda for Africa,” says Prof Chris Landsberg, head of the Department of Politics at the University of Johannesburg.
South Africa: Lease land to black farmers, says bank
South Africa should consider leasing farms to previously disadvantaged black farmers with an option to buy to speed up land reform.
Interview: We speak to the MD of McDonald’s South Africa
How made it in Africa talks to the managing director of McDonald’s South Africa, Greg Solomon.
