Asset management firms attracted to the Cape Town lifestyle Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2011 Cape Town’s favourable lifestyle is one of the major reasons why many of South Africa’s asset management firms are based in the city as opposed to the economic hub Johannesburg.
Africa not a hopeless continent, says Christo Wiese Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2011 South African businessman Christo Wiese says he is an Afro-optimist and sees great potential in the African continent.
Should Cape Town companies pay higher salaries? Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 March 2011 There is a general perception among many South Africans that they can earn higher salaries in Johannesburg than in Cape Town.
Not much clarity about SA’s stance on nationalisation Published by Denis Worrall on 21 February 2011 If you were a foreigner willing to make an investment in a mining project what would you do? – especially if you were offered something in Ghana and South Africa.
Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.
Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2011 Many black professionals perceive Cape Town as an unwelcoming city that’s not open to black talent, says Guy Lundy, futurist and CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.
Getting South Africa’s mining industry back on track Published by Denis Worrall on 3 February 2011 “At a time when resource commodities have been hitting the highs, South African mining companies should at least be smiling on the way to their banks. Not the case.”
South African farmers eyeing opportunities in Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 Many South African farmers have indicated an interest to start operations in Mozambique, according to agricultural union Agri SA.
94% of South African CEOs expect growth from rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2011 The vast majority of South African CEOs questioned in a recent survey anticipate their business in the rest of the continent to expand over the next year.
Why South Africa could be an attractive base for foreign private equity funds Published by J-P Fourie on 19 January 2011 Recent changes in legislation are paving the way for South Africa to serve as the hub for private equity funds looking to invest in the African continent.
Should South Africa be a BRIC country? Published by Claude Harding on 15 January 2011 Jim O’Neill, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, says it is not entirely obvious to him why the other BRIC nations should have agreed to the inclusion of South Africa in the grouping.
Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
Why South African exporters should take West Africa seriously Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 How we made it in Africa talks to Nils Flaatten, CEO of Wesgro, about why West Africa is a good market for exporters.
Pearson acquires majority stake in South African education company Published by Staff Writer on 5 December 2010 International publishing and education company Pearson recently announced that it has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in CTI Education Group of South Africa.