How a new cruise ship terminal could boost Durban’s economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 August 2017 While sub-Saharan Africa is on the map for foreign investors in many other sectors, the cruise ship industry mostly passes the region by.
Stirring up e-commerce in South Africa Published by Investec on 22 August 2017 CEO of Yuppiechef on how to forge ahead and be remarkable when it comes to delivering online.
Lift off for Africa’s first airport brewery Published by Darren Taylor on 17 August 2017 The brewery owners decided to make all the beer at the airport so customers could see the process firsthand.
You love shopping, but should you be investing in clothing retail stocks? Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 15 August 2017 Why the clothing retail sector is unlikely to deliver the same value for investors as it did in the last decade.
Lethabo Mokoena: The South African entrepreneur who is serious about shoe-care Published by Levi Letsoko on 4 August 2017 South Africa-based Walk Fresh is a boutique sneaker-cleaning and shoe-care start-up.
South African retail feeling the pinch as consumer confidence suffers Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 August 2017 South African retailers across the board continue to experience a tough local trading environment.
The journey so far: Nokwethu Khojane, co-founder, Lakheni Published by Kate Douglas on 20 July 2017 ‘I don’t think enough people tell entrepreneurs how messy it is and that in 12 months your business plan will be meaningless.’
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2017 Buying in bulk can lead to great savings. But low-income earners often don’t have the means to purchase items in large quantities. This company has a solution.
South African CEOs aim to disrupt and grow amidst uncertainty Published by KPMG Africa on 13 June 2017 KPMG’s 2017 CEO Outlook reveals that 68% of CEOs see disruptive forces as an opportunity, not a threat, for their business.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
Growing resistance to South African products on the continent. Here’s why Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2017 Nigel Gwynne-Evans, from South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry, looks at the growing protectionist measures facing South African products on the continent.
Not all doom and gloom for agriculture in ‘junk’ South Africa, says economist Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2017 Dollar weakness will cushion the blow to wheat imports while increased maize production will boost livestock industries.
Now that AB InBev has acquired SABMiller, here are its plans for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 May 2017 These include increasing production in Nigeria and boosting sales of its global brands in South Africa.
Assessing the state of South Africa’s agriculture sector Published by Wessel Lemmer on 16 May 2017 South Africa needs to dedicate more resources to strengthen the country’s agricultural production research in order to reap the benefits.
