Will South Africa turn the corner in 2017? Published by Marek Hanusch on 17 January 2017 Growth is expected to strengthen to 1.1% in 2017.
Entrepreneur simplifying running of South Africa’s stokvels with smartphone app Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2017 Tshepo Moloi, founder of StokFella, wants to tap into $3.2bn informal savings societies market.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Meet the Boss: Vino Govender, managing director, LA Consulting Engineers Published by Justin Probyn on 12 January 2017 ‘Know when to change your sails when the wind does not blow in the direction it is meant to.’
The business of Christmas: Decorating the Mall of Africa Published by Helen Sullivan on 22 December 2016 ‘Deck the halls’ takes on new meaning in the continent’s largest single-phase shopping centre.
Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
South Africa has avoided dreaded junk status. But the economy is far from healthy Published by Patrick Bond on 6 December 2016 This week the main question to ponder is why South Africa was not downgraded all the way to junk.
Selling food past its best-before date: Company discovers new market Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2016 Foodies sells the non-perishable food products that traditional grocers deem unsuitable for their shelves.
Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries Published by Helen Sullivan on 28 November 2016 Highlighting the potential in renewable energy, agriculture and urban infrastructure.
Why China’s WeChat is paying South Africans to eat Big Macs Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2016 Messaging platform WeChat partners with McDonald’s in bid to gain traction in South Africa.
South Africa needs to get out of its petrochemicals cul-de-sac Published by Rod Crompton on 21 November 2016 Apartheid-era interventions and recent court decisions are leaving key parts of the economy in a cul-de-sac – and taxpayers are footing the bill.
South African company predicts Trump win (and Brexit) where polls fail Published by Kate Douglas on 15 November 2016 BrandsEye is using social media to find out what people really think.
South African students are demanding free university: Here’s how to achieve it Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2016 Experts discuss possible solutions to the country’s tertiary education crisis.
South Africa: Still the gateway to Africa? Published by Matthew M. Sandretto on 8 November 2016 Looking at its transport infrastructure, location and internal opportunities.
