South Africa

[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket

Published by Kate Douglas on 28 September 2016

Listen to our interview with Choppies’ CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu, on reaching critical mass in African markets and taking on Kenya’s local players.

The slow road to recovery for South Africa’s economy

Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 12 September 2016

Looking ahead, the key factors that will determine the extent of the recovery are the direction of the rand, with its important influence on inflation, interest rates and general sentiment.

Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands?

Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2016

Analysts weigh in on how the entrance of retailers like H&M and Cotton On are impacting the performance of local players.

Businesspeople can make great politicians, but…

Published by Sibonelo Radebe on 30 August 2016

South Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, has a new mayor, Herman Mashaba – a successful businessman who has never been a public servant.

Weather cycles wreaking havoc in South Africa

Published by Suvasha Kander on 29 August 2016

The El Niño weather phenomenon has wreaked havoc in South Africa over the past 18 months.

Why this South African bank launched its own smartphone

Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2016

By improving client adoption of smartphones, FNB hopes to encourage usage of its digital banking services.

South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria

Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2016

Over the past decade or so, numerous South African companies have expanded to Nigeria. But many of these investments didn’t live up to expectations.

High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert

Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2016

Africa’s digital revolution will not benefit those living below the poverty line unless education is improved.

Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending?

Published by Kate Douglas on 17 August 2016

Kenya’s Kisumu, Mombasa and Nairobi will experience over 200% growth in total consumer expenditure from 2015 to 2030.

L’Oréal looks to better understand African beauty

Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2016

Here is why this global beauty giant is investing in studying African consumers.

Incorrect calculations behind latest shuffle in Africa’s GDP ranking

Published by Christie Viljoen on 12 August 2016

Calculations behind recent reports that South Africa has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy are incorrect, states KPMG.

Nigeria’s currency woes mean it is no longer Africa’s largest economy – for now

Published by Kate Douglas on 11 August 2016

Nigeria has lost its title as Africa’s largest economy (measured in US dollars) to South Africa.

China’s WeChat on carving out a market in Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2016

‘The market for cross-border remittance in Africa is significant, and it is something that is definitely of interest to us in our long term planning.’

Start-up snapshot: Virtual estate agency offering a low-cost alternative in South Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 4 August 2016

Property Fox is a new online real estate start-up that aims to almost cut out the role of traditional estate agents completely.

South Africa

[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket

The slow road to recovery for South Africa’s economy

Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands?

Businesspeople can make great politicians, but…

Weather cycles wreaking havoc in South Africa

Why this South African bank launched its own smartphone

South African companies discover there are no easy pickings in Nigeria

High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert

Which African cities will see the fastest growth in consumer spending?

L’Oréal looks to better understand African beauty

Incorrect calculations behind latest shuffle in Africa’s GDP ranking

Nigeria’s currency woes mean it is no longer Africa’s largest economy – for now

China’s WeChat on carving out a market in Africa

Start-up snapshot: Virtual estate agency offering a low-cost alternative in South Africa

Nigerian entrepreneur breaks into multi-billion dollar coconut industry

Investor sees opportunity in Africa’s healthcare deficit, from Nigeria to Egypt

A five-step Africa investment strategy during economic crisis

3D printed homes in Kenya: A future blueprint for affordable housing?

Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zimbabwean mining

Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing

Shandré Sund: A master of her craft!

‘Why would someone care about a cooler box that’s made in Cape Town?’

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