South Africa: How Siya Kolisi became a shareholder in a clothing company Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 February 2024 How South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi got involved with Freedom of Movement and ended up becoming a shareholder.
Building a South African clothing business, with some help from a rugby captain Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 February 2024 The story of Freedom of Movement, a South African clothing company with rugby captain Siya Kolisi as a minority shareholder.
Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zimbabwean mining Published by Kamal Govan on 20 November 2023 Kamal Govan, portfolio manager of the Allan Gray Africa Equity Fund, discusses the macroeconomic and idiosyncratic risks facing select businesses in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
Real estate investor carves profitable niche in African affordable housing Published by Jeanette Clark on 17 November 2023 While many real estate developers avoid affordable housing, Johannesburg-based IHS has crafted a profitable model for such projects in South Africa and beyond.
‘Why would someone care about a cooler box that’s made in Cape Town?’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 November 2023 Lee Hartman, founder of Fieldbar, was inspired by South Africa’s luxury safari heritage to uniquely position his cooler box brand.
South Africa: The journey of Ian Fuhr, founder of Africa’s largest beauty chain Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2023 Throughout his nearly five decades as an entrepreneur, Ian Fuhr consistently drove profits by emphasising the crucial role of people in business.
South Africa: Why this private equity firm backed a muesli and granola producer Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 October 2023 South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul’s Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.
Challenges can become opportunities in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond Published by Staff Writer on 24 September 2023 Broll Property Group CEO, Malcolm Horne, unpacks opportunities in Africa’s commercial real estate market and other sectors.
Teaching teachers: Entrepreneur spots gap in Africa’s education sector Published by Jeanette Clark on 8 August 2023 Entrepreneur Alim Ladha’s Instill Education is addressing sub-Saharan Africa’s need for 17 million teachers by 2030.
South African entrepreneurs tap into student housing demand Published by Jeanette Clark on 1 June 2023 DigsConnect is an online student housing marketplace started in 2018 by co-founders Alexandria Procter and Greg Ramsay-Keal in Cape Town, South Africa.
South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2023 A closer look at private equity investment in South Africa’s power sector and emerging prospects within the industry.
Is South Africa investable? Published by Izak Odendaal on 27 April 2023 Investment strategist looks at how South Africa stacks up against its emerging market peers.
South Africa: Building a booming property business in Soweto with Nthabiseng Sejake Published by Terser Adamu on 18 April 2023 Nthabiseng Sejake is the founder of B Evolution, a rapidly expanding affordable property rental business based in Soweto.
From South Africa to Harrods: The story of cooler box brand Fieldbar Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 March 2023 Fieldbar has reinvented the traditional cooler box. We speak to founder Lee Hartman to learn about the company’s early days, manufacturing challenges, and its branding and design strategy.
