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?
South Africa’s ten best business blogs? Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2010 The following blogs have been nominated in the category UCT GSB Best Business Blog in the 2010 South African Blog Awards:
M-PESA launched in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 South African mobile operator, Vodacom, and the country’s fourth largest bank, Nedbank, have announced the launch of the M-PESA money transfer service, utilising technology developed by the Vodafone Group.
Bright spots in South African economy despite growth slowdown Published by Arthur Kamp on 25 August 2010 South Africa experienced a material slowdown in growth to 3.2% in the second quarter from 4.6% in the first quarter. Gross domestic product (GDP) excluding agriculture advanced just 2.7%.
Chinese firm in talks to build high-speed rail project in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2010 China Railway Group is in talks with South Africa’s government to build a US$30 billion high-speed rail project.
HSBC close to a deal for controlling stake in South African bank Published by Staff Writer on 23 August 2010 HSBC is set to win the auction for a controlling stake in Nedbank, South Africa’s fourth-largest lender.
Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty’s Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has acquired the franchise agreements, trademarks and intellectual property of the Keg and McGinty’s brands.
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.
Brazilian firm views South Africa as important market Published by Staff Writer on 27 July 2010 WEG, a Brazil-based industrial-machinery maker, has acquired control of South Africa’s Zest Group.