World’s first Twitter activated vending machine launched in South Africa Published by Claude Harding on 15 June 2012 South Africa’s Bos Ice Tea has launched what it claims to be the world’s first Twitter activated vending machine.
South African business schools placing well in global rankings Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 June 2012 While the majority of the world’s best business schools are located in Europe and the US, a number of African institutions are proving that they also have what it takes.
SA’s competitive advantage diminishing as the continent develops Published by Hugo Scott-Gall on 13 June 2012 An in-depth interview with Standard Bank’s Sim Tshabalala.
Eight JSE-listed stocks that will give you exposure to the rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 June 2012 Are you looking to profit from the Africa growth story, but don’t feel like setting up your own business in the Congo?
Africa’s tallest skyscraper set to be taller than Empire State Building Published by Claude Harding on 28 May 2012 South Africa could soon be home to one of the world’s tallest buildings.
An idea for transforming Africa’s decaying urban centres Published by Jonathan Liebmann on 20 May 2012 Jonathan Liebmann is the man behind Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct, a previously deteriorated neighbourhood that has now been upgraded into a vibrant community.
South African food company could buy 80% stake in Nigeria’s Dangote Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 May 2012 South Africa’s foremost food producer Tiger Brands, on Monday, said that it is in talks with Dangote Industries over the Nigerian conglomerate’s stake in its flour milling unit.
South African firms dominate list of continent’s top companies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 April 2012 Last week the magazine African Business published its annual Top 250 Companies report, which ranks Africa’s top firms primarily by market capitalisation.
The JSE Africa Board – a failed project or what? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 April 2012 Business news headlines today have it that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will be scrapping its separate board for sub-Saharan African companies, after a three-year programme that was largely met with lacklustre demand from African firms.
Wal-Mart shouldn’t expect an easy ride in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 23 March 2012 While Wal-Mart has not revealed its strategy on how it aims to grow its market share in the high growth developing markets of Africa, we think it will require careful scrutiny given the dynamism of the African consumer.
Case study: Connecting rural Africa to the internet Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2012 Charles Nyezi is a businessman and owner of an internet café in Nquthu, a small rural community in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
How Ford South Africa’s unproductive workers got their groove back Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 March 2012 Jeff Nemeth inherited an unproductive workforce. However, through an innovative approach, he managed to boost the workers’ morale and productivity.
The case for family businesses Published by Denis Worrall on 9 March 2012 Denis Worrall, chairman of Omega Investment Research, says South Africa’s family businesses should be celebrated.
Africa is “coming alive” says top businessman Iqbal Survé Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 February 2012 “This is an exciting time on our continent … This is Africa’s century. And if you don’t know that yet, you need to wake up to that fact.”
