Fundo Soberano de Angola announces first quarter 2016 investment update

Published by Press Office on 20 September 2016

‘As of 31 March 2016, Angola’s sovereign wealth fund has approximately 60% of its portfolio allocated in private equity funds dedicated to domestic and regional investment opportunities.’

How Big Data opens doors for small businesses

Published by Press Office on 19 September 2016

Data – and the information it contains – is all around us. It’s trapped in documents, filing cabinets, videos and social media feeds. If you have the right tools, the amount of information at your fingertips is endless.

Third year in a row: 13 global awards for Broll

Published by Press Office on 16 September 2016

In the much coveted global real estate survey, Broll Property Group, a CBRE affiliate was given 13 international awards with overall award for leading Advisors and Consultants in Africa.

From social entrepreneurship to systems entrepreneurship

Published by Press Office on 15 September 2016

The Bertha Centre believes that “systems entrepreneurship” – an integrated approach to affecting positive change, while harnessing the power of both markets – is the next chapter for social entrepreneurship.

Funding Africa’s future leaders’ studies

Published by Press Office on 14 September 2016

To date over R6 million has been committed in scholarship funding for GSB Masters and PhD programmes.

Equatorial Guinea champions trade facilitation in Central Africa

Published by Press Office on 9 September 2016

As a preliminary step to reform the business environment, Equatorial Guinea’s prime minister’s office has issued an executive order as of 7 September dramatically reducing the registration process from 15+ procedures to four simple steps.

How brave brands sail rough waters: A TECNO Mobile case review

Published by Press Office on 7 September 2016

TECNO grows from the low segment of the mobile market to a competitive high-end smartphone leader

South African CEOs expected in large numbers in Geneva to promote investment opportunities in South Africa

Published by Press Office on 6 September 2016

More than 1,000 participants from over 63 countries will gather at the Africa CEO Forum, the foremost international event dedicated to the African private sector.

Quantum Global Group announces new head of research lab

Published by Press Office on 6 September 2016

Global investment firm appoints Prof. Mthuli Ncube to bolster the Group’s research capabilities.

Businesses from across the world arrive in Cape Town for the premier oil & gas maritime and logistics expo

Published by Press Office on 5 September 2016

Cape Industries Showcase 2016 opens at 10am on Tuesday, September 6, with more than 100 exhibitors taking part alongside a three day conference.

Actis invests in Medis, acquires AfricInvest stake

Published by Press Office on 5 September 2016

Actis will also inject further funds into the business to finance a buy-and-build strategy to create a leading pan-African/Middle-Eastern pharmaceutical business.

Correlation between food services and entertainment

Published by Press Office on 2 September 2016

A report focusing on food services reveals that there are instances where certain food service sub-categories’ performance was better in centres with entertainment facilities.

The countdown begins for Cape Town’s most important oil & gas show next week

Published by Press Office on 29 August 2016

Africa’s future in a low-oil-price world will be the opening address at the Oil, Gas & Petrochem (OGP) Summit 2016 in Cape Town next month.

Seven unique challenges businesses face in Africa

Published by Press Office on 25 August 2016

Despite the opportunity that exists for companies expanding or investors putting money into Africa, the continent has a number of unique challenges to overcome.