South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2022 The founder of Fitness Junction discovered most of her members were there for much more than exercise.
South African private equity industry adapting to a changing world Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2022 South African private equity activity is recovering from Covid-induced uncertainty, with industry players reporting an increase in transactions, which is expected to accelerate into the remainder of 2022.
How a small South African bakery grew into a national restaurant franchise Published by Natalie Greve on 24 May 2022 Co-founder of the Doppio Zero chain talks about the group’s humble beginnings, lessons learnt from franchising and growth potential in the restaurant space.
Building an insect farming business in South Africa Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 May 2022 Inseco uses black soldier flies to convert organic waste into insect protein, oil and fertiliser.
Africa turns to e-visas to prop up tourism, attract skilled workers Published by Conrad Onyango on 28 April 2022 Close to half of all countries in Africa have activated online processing of visas.
How Wally Fry grew a plant-based food empire in South Africa Published by Natalie Greve on 2 April 2022 The Fry Family Food Co. was established in 1991 at a time when vegetarianism was largely considered a fad in South Africa.
How to sell plant-based food products in South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 March 2022 Herbivore Earthfoods discovered the best way to get consumers to buy its meat- and dairy-free alternatives is to make products that consumers are already familiar with.
Russia-Ukraine: African agriculture can benefit from shifts in global trade flows Published by James Torvaney on 23 March 2022 Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of South Africa-based fertiliser manufacturer Omnia, reveals how the African agriculture sector can profit from surging commodity prices and trade flow shifts.
After a tough Covid period, South African gym operator eyes new revenue streams Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 February 2022 Tumi Phake built a successful business that sets up and manages in-house health clubs at the offices of large companies. Then Covid-19 hit.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur building a wine brand that reminds Africans of home Published by James Torvaney on 3 February 2022 Founder of Kumusha Wines talks about his entrepreneurial journey and wine-drinking trends in Africa.
Non-alcoholic G&T: South African taps into booming demand for alcohol-free drinks Published by Natalie Greve on 28 January 2022 Founder of The Duchess, a non-alcoholic gin and tonic brand, provides a detailed account of how he set up and grew the company.
Cape Town seeks to position itself as a remote work destination Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 November 2021 City aims to lure remote workers from other provinces and abroad.
Demand for quality warehousing exceeding supply in many African cities Published by Knight Frank on 18 October 2021 Unpacking the key drivers for prime warehousing demand.
Humanisation of pets: South African duo turn trend into global export business Published by Jeanette Clark on 12 October 2021 Rogz is a South African pet gear and toy business. We spoke to co-founder Irené Raubenheimer about the steps the company took to get where it is today.
