Telkom launches 8ta mobile network in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 14 October 2010 South African telecommunications company, Telkom, launched its new mobile brand 8ta on Thursday evening.
Telkom to launch new mobile network this week Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2010 South African fixed-line operator, Telkom, will launch its long-awaited mobile network on Thursday, according to a report by the Sunday Times.
Indian wind power company sets up shop in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 Indian wind turbine supplier, Suzlon Energy Limited, has announced that it will establish an office in South Africa.
American firm to buy South Africa’s Pannar Seed Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Pioneer Hi-Bred, a US-based agricultural business, and Pannar Seed, a South African-based seed company, recently announced an agreement for Pioneer to purchase a majority share of Pannar.
South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 There is ongoing speculation as to whether, and exactly when, South Africa will completely abolish exchange control (excon) regulations.
Wal-Mart makes offer for South Africa’s Massmart Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2010 US-based retailer Wal-Mart Stores announced today that it has made a proposal which could, if successful, lead to Walmart making a cash offer to acquire South Africa’s Massmart Holdings Limited.
Rudderless SA may miss out on new scramble for Africa Published by Dianna Games on 26 September 2010 If South Africa does not wake up to the benefits of having a proper multi-stakeholder Africa strategy it will be left out in the cold in the new scramble for the continent.
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
South Africa most competitive country in Africa – report Published by Claude Harding on 16 September 2010 South Africa has been ranked as the most competitive African country in The Global Competitiveness Report 2010–2011 index.
SA companies in line for contracts in Port Harcourt “New City” development Published by Claude Harding on 15 September 2010 South African companies are in prime position to land contracts to the value of US$282 million for the New City development in Port Harcourt, the capital of Nigeria’s oil producing area.
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2010 French solar power generation company, Solairedirect, last year invested in a photo-voltaic manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa.
Tile and sanitaryware manufacturer looking to boost African exports Published by Staff Writer on 7 September 2010 Ceramic Industries, the South Africa-based manufacturer of tiles and sanitaryware, expects exports to the rest of Africa to play a bigger part in the business going forward.
Advice on exporting to Africa Published by Staff Writer on 5 September 2010 Question: I’m a South Africa-based manufacturer looking to export my products into the rest of Africa. Any tips on how to do this?
