How this manufacturer got top South African retailers to stock her hair-care range Published by Kate Douglas on 18 July 2016 Ntombenhle Khathwane’s hard and bumpy ride to reach the shelves of Game and Pick n Pay.
South Africa’s Ascendis seeking slice of growing global sports nutrition market Published by Kate Douglas on 15 July 2016 The global wellness and natural medicine industry is expected to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2017.
Varying levels of success for South African companies in rest of continent Published by Peter De Ionno on 14 July 2016 Many assume South African businesses are a natural fit for other markets on the continent, but experience is showing otherwise.
South Africa’s future: Premier League, Second Division, or failed state? Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2016 Renowned scenario planner highlights various red flags that investors in South Africa should keep an eye on.
Scenarios for South Africa in 2024 Published by Loraine Stander on 12 July 2016 Is the Rainbow Nation at a turning point?
Brexit: Cheaper UK expats… and other small, possible silver linings for Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 5 July 2016 Odgers Berndtson’s CEO for sub-Saharan Africa shares what Brexit could mean for expats and study permits.
Swaziland-born entrepreneur introduces crowdfunded insurance Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2016 Riovic has managed to lower the price of insurance premiums between 40-60% by offering insurance backed by crowdfunding.
Start-up snapshot: Helping South Africa’s booming film industry find crew Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2016 Crew Pencil is an online booking and diary service that helps production companies find and manage film crew.
The township entrepreneur who built his spinach empire with less than $3 Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2016 ‘The first capital that you need, more than money, is intellectual capital.’
How investors see South Africa: Lots of potential, not worth the hassle Published by Desne Masie on 20 June 2016 South Africa’s current rating – just about investment grade, heading south fast – puts it more or less on par with countries such as Italy and Spain.
The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
How long would it take South Africa to bounce back from junk status? Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 June 2016 Countries that have lost their investment-grade ratings and were able to again graduate to this status took on average seven years to do so.
Entrepreneur sees profits in helping businesses reduce electricity costs Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2016 Johan Theron is the inventor of PowerGuard, an innovation born from South Africa’s national power cuts.
Why this South African fast-food brand is expanding to America Published by Kate Douglas on 26 May 2016 Chesanyama is one of South Africa’s fastest growing food franchises and now it is expanding to the US. We speak to one of the co-founders to find out more.