Two steps to kick-start South Africa’s economy Published by Adrian Saville on 25 November 2014 Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, looks at ways to boost the South African economy
VIDEO: Introducing coffee culture in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township Published by Staff Writer on 24 November 2014 The plan for a coffee shop was born from the desire to do something no-one else was doing.
South African financing firm sees opportunity in private education Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2014 Business Partners recently launched a dedicated education fund.
Meet the hard-working founder of South African footwear retailer Tekkie Town Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 November 2014 Even though he is the majority shareholder of one of South Africa’s largest unlisted retailers, Braam van Huyssteen still works long hours.
TV white space broadband about to be commercialised in Africa, hints Microsoft Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2014 New white space technology could be a game-changer for internet access on the continent.
Why M-Pesa’s Kenya business model had to be altered for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2014 Herman Singh explains why M-Pesa’s Kenyan model failed in South Africa in 2010, and why the revamped version will succeed.
South Africans need to ponder what ‘going to Africa’ means Published by Dianna Games on 17 November 2014 Do South Africans truly believe theirs is just another African country?
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.
