Barclays’ South African subsidiary introduces no-frills banking Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2011 The brightly coloured, “funky”-looking outlets is a big step away from the lender’s traditional halls.
Mzoli’s owner focused on township economic development Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2011 “Our main mission was to bring together people from all walks of life. People of all colour must get together over a piece of meat.”
South Africa trying to position itself as Africa’s Islamic finance hub Published by Claude Harding on 22 April 2011 “Even though Islamic finance has been around for 50 years, more than half of the continent’s Muslim population remains unbanked.”
South Africa scores another goal after World Cup Published by Sven Richter on 13 April 2011 Since hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2010 – an event that surprised the country’s many critics with its success – South Africa has scored another goal with its inclusion in the BRIC economic group.
Africa’s best airport: And the winner is… Published by Claude Harding on 5 April 2011 South African airports trumped other airports on the continent in the Skytrax 2011 World Airport Awards.
South Africa – BRIC or briquette? Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 South Africa’s invitation to join the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) group of emerging economies has been controversial.
More African countries could turn to GM crops Published by Claude Harding on 29 March 2011 Up to an additional seven African nations are expected to start with the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) crops by 2015.
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.”
