Johannesburg working to shed bad old image Published by Gillian Parker on 25 May 2015 Private investors are breathing life into areas of downtown Johannesburg that have long suffered from a legacy of violence and criminality.
No success formula other than hard work, says CEO of South Africa’s DigiCash Published by Justin Probyn on 22 May 2015 Paul Brown, founder and CEO of DigiCash, shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship.
Meet the Boss: Matthew Thackrah, deputy MD, Samsung South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 May 2015 “Once you have reached the top, the job is not complete; staying there is much more difficult.”
South Africa’s fastest growing cities for millionaires Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2015 Durban has seen a 200% growth in the number of millionaires living in the city since 2000.
African countries weak as individuals, powerful as collectives Published by Kate Douglas on 6 May 2015 For potential to be truly realised, African economies need to view each other less as competitors, and more as economic partners.
No cash needed using South Africa’s SnapScan Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2015 “We tried to design a product which allowed absolutely everybody to be part of the formal side of the economy.”
Africa Tech Trends: The growing power of mapping Published by Tom Jackson on 24 April 2015 Tom Jackson looks at the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
South Africa’s energy crisis sparks interest in solar power Published by Darren Taylor on 23 April 2015 Interest in solar power solutions are rising as the country suffers under its unprecedented power generation crisis.
Life coaching is big business, says Zimbabwean entrepreneur Published by Karimi Kiambi on 21 April 2015 How we made it in Africa talks to life coach and motivational speaker Godfrey Madanhire.
South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015 The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.
Do e-books pose a threat to traditional bookstores in South Africa? Published by Darren Taylor on 20 March 2015 While e-books are on the rise in South Africa, the physical book is far from out of business.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
How a rule-breaking Kenyan succeeded in the hair industry… in South Africa Published by Karimi Kiambi on 6 March 2015 Tracy Wangari launched her Cape Town-based salon in 1999 and maintains a hands-on role in the now successful venture.
Meet the Boss: Jannie Mouton, founder, PSG Published by Kate Douglas on 13 February 2015 “Thinking back, my biggest lesson was back when I was fired because I was too relaxed and too sure of myself.”
