Virtual mines and floating hotels: Five interesting innovations at the Mining Indaba Published by Kate Douglas on 9 February 2017 Interesting products and services targeted at the mining industry.
Mining Indaba: Even the food tastes better this year as optimism returns to the industry Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2017 There is newfound energy at this year’s Mining Indaba, especially compared to the somewhat depressing event last year.
How Trump’s policies could hurt African mining Published by Kate Douglas on 7 February 2017 While a strong dollar should benefit African commodity exporters, it comes at a time when protectionist trade policies could reduce African export revenues.
South Africa’s challenging 2016 can be seen in growing office space vacancies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 The office vacancy rate is likely to deteriorate further before improving.
Econet’s Kwesé TV looking to take on DStv’s dominance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 Kwesé TV is adopting a multi-platform broadcasting strategy and pay-as-you-watch model.
Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU’s chicken meat dumping? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2017 We talk to experts about potential adverse effects of protecting South Africa’s poultry industry against cheap EU imports.
African passports: The powerful, the weak and the (now) barred from the US Published by Kate Douglas on 30 January 2017 US President Donald Trump has now banned visa access to citizens from three African nations. We look at the continent’s most powerful and weakest passports.
50K students to be profitable: The business model of this online university Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2017 Online higher education platform UNICAF is offering Africans reputable degrees from top universities, but at a fraction of the cost.
Gold medallist Ryk Neethling on applying Olympic training skills to property Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2017 ‘What makes you successful in sport, I think translates very well into business.’
Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2017 Housing sale volumes have dipped in Namibia, a market that has enjoyed one of the world’s fastest growing property prices for years.
What makes Senegal’s digital currency different? Published by Kate Douglas on 25 January 2017 The central bank of the West African Economic and Monetary Union is experimenting with its own digital currency, which could be rolled out across region if successful.
Cornering Africa’s untapped B2B support services market: The story of Tsebo Group Published by Kate Douglas on 23 January 2017 Company spots gap in the market.
Cape Town property owners tapping into ‘Airbnb potential’ Published by Kate Douglas on 20 January 2017 But not everyone is up for the risk.
The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2017 Wildlife expert says African animals are worth more alive, and in Africa.
