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 African grocer using Pokémon Go-style app to lure customers Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 ‘The idea is to create excitement at the till,’ says Pick n Pay’s customer and trade executive.
Capitec, Barclays Africa and Atlas Mara: Thoughts from a bank ratings expert Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 Banking advisory group Lafferty ranks South African banks as world-class and notes strong opportunities across the continent – despite the current struggles banks face.
Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
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.’
