Why South African companies are looking at the rest of the continent Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 October 2011 South Africa’s domestic market is not providing local companies with enough growth opportunities, prompting many of them to look at the rest of the continent.
South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2011 It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Why companies should care about the low-income market Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 August 2011 “It is an opportunity that I think most suppliers and manufacturers in this country can’t really afford to ignore.”
How SodaStream is targeting the low-income market Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2011 Companies operating in Africa are increasingly looking at tapping the lower-income market, or bottom of the pyramid, as it is sometimes called.
Meet the Boss: Gcina Manyaka, McDonald’s Franchisee, South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 August 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and business owners across the continent.
SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2011 The current debate surrounding the nationalisation of South African mines is not scaring away Indian investors.
South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2011 South Africa’s low-income township areas are presenting large corporates with untapped business opportunities.
Groupon South Africa successful despite depressed times Published by Loraine Stander on 26 July 2011 “We all need treats, even when things are a bit tight,” says Wayne Gosling, CEO of Groupon South Africa.
South African seafood firm lands Walmart supply contract Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 July 2011 Amidst huge controversy around Walmart’s entry into Africa, it was yesterday announced that Oceanfresh, a South African seafood company, has secured a deal to supply hake fillets to the US-based retailer.
Was Chinaphobia the real reason for the Cameron delegation? Published by Loraine Stander on 21 July 2011 “We know that Britain has an agenda for Africa,” says Prof Chris Landsberg, head of the Department of Politics at the University of Johannesburg.
South Africa: Lease land to black farmers, says bank Published by Olivia Kumwenda on 19 July 2011 South Africa should consider leasing farms to previously disadvantaged black farmers with an option to buy to speed up land reform.
Interview: We speak to the MD of McDonald’s South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 July 2011 How made it in Africa talks to the managing director of McDonald’s South Africa, Greg Solomon.
The 2010 World Cup and what it meant for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 21 June 2011 It has been a year since the kick-off of the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa. Claude Harding looks at the economic impact of the event and what it meant for business on the continent.
Is South Africa ready for an iPad newspaper? Published by Susan Smit on 15 June 2011 South Africa and Africa’s first made-for-tablet newspaper, iMaverick, will hit the proverbial shelves in August this year.