Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.
Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2011 Many black professionals perceive Cape Town as an unwelcoming city that’s not open to black talent, says Guy Lundy, futurist and CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.
South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011 A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.
Exploring southern Sudan’s potential for agribusiness Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 February 2011 Southern Sudan’s agriculture sector holds good potential for investment across the value chain.
A single East African currency and what it means for business in the region Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2011 We talk to Standard Bank’s Yvette Babb about the effect that greater integration will have on business and investment in East Africa.
Mango targeting Nigerian women with high street fashion Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2011 Spanish fashion retailer Mango aims to have a presences in each of Nigeria’s major cities.
African software developers making their mark Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2011 Perceptions of Africa as a continent of poverty and despair are being challenged by the day. A global software development competition has received more entries from Africa than any other continent.
Many banks still see African agriculture as “high risk” Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 February 2011 We talk to Jacques Taylor, Standard Bank’s director for agricultural banking, about the Bank’s strategy for servicing the continent’s agriculture sector.
Can southern Sudan become a serious business destination? Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 January 2011 With few industries and almost non-existent infrastructure, southern Sudan presents both opportunities and challenges for business people and investors.
Nigerian golf tournament looking to attract Ernie Els, Retief Goosen Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 January 2011 Some of the world’s best golfers, including Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, might play in a tournament in Nigeria next year.
Looking to do business in south Sudan? We speak to one of the experts Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2011 Many business people are looking at opportunities in southern Sudan. How we made it in Africa interviews one of the experts on doing business in the region.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
Top 10 African countries on Facebook Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 January 2011 Data published by Socialbakers.com reveals that Africa currently has just over 22 million Facebook users.
Africa’s investment comeback to gather pace in 2011 Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2011 “Trading volumes at African stock exchanges and international buying enjoyed a significant uptick in the final quarter of 2010.”