South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2013 Entrepreneurial activity in South Africa has seen a dramatic fall.
Meet the Boss: Richard Harris, president, South African Business Council Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2013 “There are no shortcuts to success; put in the hard work and you will reap the rewards.”
Going global? SA companies should set up operations in Dubai, says SABCO Published by Kate Douglas on 16 April 2013 “There is business sense in opening an operation [in Dubai],” said Richard Harris, president of SABCO.
Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2013 “I have learned that one of the secrets of success is to surround myself with a strong team and people who are smarter than me.”
Meet the Boss: Fred Robertson, executive chairman, Brimstone Investment Corporation Published by Kate Douglas on 12 March 2013 “Business is a long road and overnight success is never overnight.”
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2013 The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
Meet the Boss: Charles Brewer, MD, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 23 February 2013 Charles Brewer, managing director of DHL Express for sub-Saharan Africa, answers our questions.
South Africa’s investment edge in sub-Saharan Africa – time to use it or lose it Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2013 Crunch time has arrived for South Africa’s position as investment gateway to Africa.
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
Top businessman shares 15 pieces of advice for Africa’s entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 8 February 2013 Top South African businessman Fred Robertson shares his secrets to success.
South African food companies continue expansion into rest of continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2013 Although South Africa is the most advanced economy on the continent, its economic growth is relatively sluggish compared to other African countries.
Meet the Boss: Carolyn Carew, CEO, Born Free Media Published by Kate Douglas on 31 January 2013 “Believe in what you want to achieve, work hard, do lots of research, find the gaps, and then take the plunge.”
Online grocery shopping still not big in South Africa, but retailers should prepare Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2013 South Africa is lagging behind in terms of online grocery shopping despite having a developed and competitive retail landscape.
Interview: The business of developing solar energy projects in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 11 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Stephen Mullennix, senior vice president of US-based renewable energy firm SolarReserve.