Private equity investors in Africa are distinct from other parts of the world Published by Staff Writer on 18 April 2017 They hold investments for longer and use less debt.
How big is Airbnb’s business in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2017 We talk to Nicola D’Elia, Airbnb’s general manager for the Middle East and Africa, about the platform’s adoption across the continent.
South Africa’s 10 greatest businesspeople – all time rankings Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2017 As part of New World Wealth’s recently released ‘South Africa 2017 Wealth Report’, it rated the 10 greatest business men and women in South African history.
Smart cities in Africa: Nairobi and Cape Town Published by Otavio Veras on 10 April 2017 All successful smart cities benefit from the monetisation of municipal services.
#CabinetReshuffle and its impact on South Africa’s sovereign ratings Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 April 2017 On the day after the reshuffle, Fitch Ratings said the changes signal “a change in policy direction” that could “potentially weaken public finances and standards of governance”.
Cabinet reshuffle and what it means for South Africa Published by Adrian Saville on 31 March 2017 The longer-term effects of this reshuffle will be unequivocally negative, entrenching Zuma’s record of poor economic leadership.
Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2017 Uber had to tweak its developed-country business practices to align with the local realities in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
Computer science student sees opportunity in South Africa’s water crisis Published by Kate Douglas on 23 March 2017 ‘I believe that in chaos there is opportunity,’ says Tshepo Nkopane.
South Africa: Key issues and challenges Published by Mark Mobius on 21 March 2017 What renowned investor Mark Mobius learned from a recent visit to South Africa.
Woodstock Brewery owner talks craft beer in South Africa and beyond Published by Justin Probyn on 20 March 2017 ‘Craft brewing is a perfect mix between art, science and business.’
Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa Published by Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on 14 March 2017 There are also concerns that Uber, with its first-mover advantage within the ride-sharing market, is growing into a monopoly despite the benefits to consumers.
Meet the Boss: Clive Smith, CEO, Tsebo Solutions Group Published by Staff Writer on 8 March 2017 ‘Do not underestimate the impact of small incremental change.’
Africa’s ‘most-valuable property’ proving to be a good investment for SA’s Growthpoint Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2017 Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront attracted close to 25 million visitors in 2016.
Here’s how ShowMax hopes to beat Netflix in Africa and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 1 March 2017 ShowMax’s hyperlocalisation strategy has been deployed in South Africa, Kenya and, most recently, Poland.