Meet the Boss: Paul Boynton, CEO, Old Mutual Alternative Investments Published by Justin Probyn on 11 September 2018 ‘Never pursue a career because of the commercial prospects but focus on something you find innately interesting.’
Due Diligence: Talking clean energy investment in Africa with Inspired Evolution managing partner Published by Michael Avery on 29 August 2018 Inspired Evolution’s Christopher Clarke on doing renewable power deals in Africa.
The journey so far: Antoinette Prophy, MD, 88 Business Collective Published by Justin Probyn on 16 August 2018 ‘Decisions made from an emotive space usually lead to immense disappointment. Use your head.’
South African entrepreneurs share their toughest days on the job Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2018 Business challenges, and how to overcome them.
The journey so far: Rahul Jain, CEO, Peach Payments Published by Justin Probyn on 10 August 2018 ‘You don’t need a “killer” idea. What you need for success is execution.’
Founder of beauty chain Sorbet questions the ‘lean and mean’ business philosophy Published by Ian Fuhr on 23 July 2018 Too often, profitability is seen to depend on how much you can take out of a business, rather than what you can put into it.
The journey so far: Adrian Gardiner, chairman, Mantis Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018 ‘Experience has taught me to be cautious.’
Startup snapshot: Boutique law firm taking care of businesses’ legal matters Published by Justin Probyn on 18 July 2018 After working at top firms in South Africa and abroad, Belinda Mapongwana decided to start her own.
RMB Corvest in long-term partnerships for success Published by RMB Corvest on 12 July 2018 Private equity specialist RMB Corvest has routinely achieved considerable returns by establishing mutually beneficial long-term partnerships in businesses with proven track records.
The journey so far: Judith Middleton, founder, DUO Marketing + Communications Published by Justin Probyn on 5 July 2018 ‘Learn to hear the ‘no’ and apply it – there is always something to learn from a ‘no’.’
Startup snapshot: Earn rental income by leasing solar panels to businesses in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 3 July 2018 Using blockchain to power developing countries with solar energy.
Two South African sisters taking organic skin care products to the world Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 2 July 2018 Capetonian sisters Louiza Rademan and Christine Buchanan left their professions to start an organic skin and body care product range.
Building success through innovative construction methods Published by Helene Cilliers on 25 June 2018 Frank Finnemore saw a big opportunity to bring innovation to the low-cost housing sector in South Africa that would cut construction time and costs.
Profit-making idea: Using tuk-tuks and digital tech to service low-income earners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2018 Africa’s public-transport constraints can be solved by innovating the tuk-tuk market, using an app, to make it user-friendly and safer for passengers.
