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.
Could the ‘State of Capture Report’ finally spell the end for Zuma? Published by Sinethemba Zonke on 5 November 2016 The latest twist in the plot signals a watershed moment in South African politics.
Renting kids’ toys? Yes, there’s a company doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2016 Monthly toy rentals in Cape Town mean kids outgrowing toys is less of a problem.
Political tensions continue to weigh on investor confidence in South Africa Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 November 2016 Alleged political interference in key South African institutions is threatening the country’s chances of keeping its sovereign rating above junk status.
South Africa’s growth outlook set to improve – Old Mutual Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2016 The effects of load shedding, high food prices, and drought will start to wear off.
Africa’s most valuable business worth less than what it owns Published by Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg News on 24 October 2016 The whole company is worth only US$72bn, less than its $88bn stake in Shenzhen-based Tencent Holdings Ltd.
South Africa: Downgrade fears reignited Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 17 October 2016 It was a rough week for South Africans.
South Africa’s credit rating: What happens when political turmoil comes to the party? Published by Kate Douglas on 14 October 2016 ‘For the first time ever in our South African analysis, we felt obliged to highlight political risk and political tension,’ says S&P’s sub-Saharan Africa head.
South African animator on what gives the country’s industry a global edge Published by Kate Douglas on 12 October 2016 South Africa’s nascent industry can capitalise on a weak rand and demand for African content.
The urban farms that grow half of the vegetables eaten in Cape Town Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 October 2016 The unlikely place that has been feeding the city for 130 years.
[Podcast] The hustling mentality: How this couple started a craft-alcohol brand Published by Helen Sullivan on 6 October 2016 The founders of South Africa’s Sxollie cider talk apples, working with your spouse, and lawyer’s letters.
