Meet the Boss: Herman Singh, head of m-commerce, Vodacom Published by Kate Douglas on 13 November 2014 “We will look back at this time as the golden age for Africa; the time to have started businesses. The time to have been born and to be young.”
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
Meet the Boss: Karl Westvig, CEO, AFB Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2014 “You can’t build a big business without trusting people.”
South African CEO sends unusual warning to Pizza Hut and Domino’s Pizza Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 October 2014 In a frank statement, Famous Brands CEO warns the two American pizza brands not to expect an easy ride in South Africa.
South Africa’s top 10 hotels for the super-rich Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 October 2014 New report reveals the top 10 hotels visited by the super-rich in the year to June 2014.
Four South African companies taking on the world Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 September 2014 Four South African companies feature in Boston Consulting Group’s list of 100 “global challengers”.
Meet the Boss: Stefan Joselowitz, founder and CEO, MiX Telematics Published by Kate Douglas on 23 September 2014 Stefan Joselowitz answers our questions.
Pizza Hut not fazed by sluggish South African economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2014 Pizza Hut aims to ‘fish where the fish are’ in South Africa.
Pizza Hut looking for slice of South African restaurant market Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2014 The Pizza Hut restaurant brand has returned to South Africa, with the first outlet expected to open in Johannesburg next week.
Top entrepreneur shares advice on finding investment and retaining employees Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2014 How we made it in Africa speaks to Hans van Aardt, founder of software company Microworks.
‘Corporate life is the best business school for entrepreneurs’ Published by Kate Douglas on 3 September 2014 South African David Green talks about leaving corporate life for the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
No maternity leave: Being a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry Published by Kate Douglas on 2 September 2014 South African Theresa Cupido talks about women entrepreneurship and growing a business in road marking and civil engineering field.
Pros and cons of buying a franchise business: Perspectives from an entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 27 August 2014 Johan Kilian talks about his decision to become a Pie City franchisee.
Business in Africa based on personal relationships, says scaffolding boss Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2014 “You cannot do business in Africa via the internet or emails, one has to physically visit potential customers.”