Meet the Boss: Richard Malcolm, south and east African regional VP, Western Union Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2013 “Approach anything and everything with an attitude of energy and enthusiasm.”
‘Detailed plans are key to starting a business,’ says franchise owner Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2013 Starting a business takes detailed thought and hard work, and “sometimes you just have to walk away from ideas”, says construction entrepreneur Jonathan Pepler.
Three requirements for business success: luck, tenacity and sailing close to the wind Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to serial entrepreneur Tim Matthis.
How Nomanini wants to replace airtime scratch cards Published by Kate Douglas on 5 August 2013 Nomanini is a South African based startup that has developed a prepaid airtime vending platform specifically for the African context.
Burundi promoting its business opportunities to South African SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2013 Burundi is looking to position itself as a business and trade hub.
Africa’s complex medicine market highlights need for firms to do their homework Published by Tielman Nieuwoudt on 30 July 2013 Pharmaceutical firms have a real opportunity in Africa as long as they take time to understand markets.
Startups find collaborative work space in Johannesburg Published by Peter Cox on 26 July 2013 In Johannesburg there are a small but growing number of shared office spaces in which small businesses rent a desk and other services.
Nine tips for business owners on how to increase their cash flow Published by Staff Writer on 22 July 2013 The age-old statement of ‘cash is king’ has never been truer than it is right now for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
Nigeria’s film industry enters South African market Published by Peter Cox on 17 July 2013 iROKOtv, a website that streams movies and also a DVD distributor, has just entered the South African market.
How South Africa’s business leaders are working with the government Published by Thero Setiloane on 15 July 2013 South Africa emerged from apartheid almost 20 years ago, but lately has been straining under the weight of expectations.
How a South African digital company is tapping into the potential on the continent Published by Kate Douglas on 9 July 2013 Nicholas Durrant, MD of Bluegrass Digital, talks about doing business across the continent.
Top entrepreneur gives six secrets to business success Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2013 Jacky Goliath, co-founder of De Fynne Nursery in South Africa, shares some valuable business lessons.
Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2013 “If prosperity is broadly shared here in Africa, that middle class will be an enormous market for our goods,” said US president Obama.