Zimbabwe’s embargo against imports: Not the right place, not the right time Published by Otavio Veras on 8 August 2016 Zimbabwe has recently banned the importation of South African products with the aim of promoting its national industry.
China’s WeChat on carving out a market in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2016 ‘The market for cross-border remittance in Africa is significant, and it is something that is definitely of interest to us in our long term planning.’
Creating a learning marketing and sales organisation to win Published by Masingita Mazibuko on 8 August 2016 Delivering sales and marketing excellence in the face of a dynamic market is vitally important for driving brand growth and gaining a competitive advantage.
Start-up snapshot: Virtual estate agency offering a low-cost alternative in South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2016 Property Fox is a new online real estate start-up that aims to almost cut out the role of traditional estate agents completely.
OGP Summit leads with the future of Africa’s oil industry Published by Press Office on 2 August 2016 Full programme and speakers revealed for the Oil, Gas & Petrochem Summit 2016 in Cape Town.
Lessons to be learnt from Zimbabwe’s blunt use of an import ban Published by Mmatlou Kalaba on 2 August 2016 The control of imported goods will not resolve the fundamental problems of the Zimbabwean economy.
Capitec, Barclays Africa and Atlas Mara: Thoughts from a bank ratings expert Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 Banking advisory group Lafferty ranks South African banks as world-class and notes strong opportunities across the continent – despite the current struggles banks face.
Move over South Africa: Kenya now Africa’s largest source of intra-regional investment Published by Kate Douglas on 28 July 2016 Last year Kenyan companies replaced South Africa’s as the largest intra-African investor group.
Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
Feedem Pitseng simplifies print management at 100 locations Published by Press Office on 26 July 2016 Contract caterer Feedem Pitseng replaced its existing printers at customer sites with fast, reliable HP Pro X 476 machines.
ArcelorMittal South Africa helps victims of fire in Plastic View informal settlement Published by Press Office on 22 July 2016 ArcelorMittal South Africa has donated steel worth R400,000 and five marquees to ensure that families have a roof over their heads in this cold winter season.
Harry Gwala Municipality refreshes printers with a reliable, easy to manage solution Published by Press Office on 21 July 2016 Local government organisation replaced its ageing fleet with Nashua printers and multi-function devices, helping to reduce wastage and save money. The solution is reliable and easy to manage, saving staff time.
How this manufacturer got top South African retailers to stock her hair-care range Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2016 Ntombenhle Khathwane’s hard and bumpy ride to reach the shelves of Game and Pick n Pay.
South Africa’s Ascendis seeking slice of growing global sports nutrition market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2016 The global wellness and natural medicine industry is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2017.