Founder of beauty chain Sorbet questions the ‘lean and mean’ business philosophy Published by Ian Fuhr on 23 July 2018 Too often, profitability is seen to depend on how much you can take out of a business, rather than what you can put into it.
Top South African design company seeing strong e-commerce growth Published by Staff Writer on 20 July 2018 ‘Any business that doesn’t consider e-commerce is possibly not thinking strategically. It is the way the world is going,’ says Ardmore Design director.
PhD research at the GSB booming Published by Press Office on 20 July 2018 The UCT GSB is on target to graduate a record 10 PhDs in 2018 – with the capping of four new PhDs this June alone – thanks to its on-going investment in its PhD programme.
The journey so far: Adrian Gardiner, chairman, Mantis Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018 ‘Experience has taught me to be cautious.’
Meet the Boss: Trevor Ncube, chairman, Alpha Media Holdings Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018 ‘Many people think that l have a say in what gets published in our newspapers.’
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Access to electricity Published by Otavio Veras on 19 July 2018 The centrepiece of the evolution of any city is access to electricity.
Will foreign banks be beneficial for Ethiopia? Published by Rafiq Raji on 19 July 2018 Research suggest foreign banks do not always help the financial development of poor countries.
Startup snapshot: Boutique law firm taking care of businesses’ legal matters Published by Justin Probyn on 18 July 2018 After working at top firms in South Africa and abroad, Belinda Mapongwana decided to start her own.
Africa Oil & Power and African Energy Chamber sign strategic partnership Published by Press Office on 17 July 2018 Both organisations will be sharing capacities to facilitate investments and deal-making in Africa across their networks.
From the dream of a cashless Africa to a constantly expanding startup: The Zoona story Published by Mike Quinn on 16 July 2018 Like all venture capital-backed startups, Zoona has been through its fair share of ups and downs.
DHL partners with MallforAfrica on African-made products e-commerce platform Published by Staff Writer on 16 July 2018 The site offers items from the continent’s most talented designers and artisans from a variety of categories including fashion, body care, handbags, jewellery and home décor.
Philip Panaino: Could Africa’s long-term trading currency be the renminbi? Published by Philip Panaino on 13 July 2018 Standard Chartered regional head on what is required to facilitate the renminbis next growth phase in Africa.
New private equity fund commitments to boost growth of African companies Published by Jaco Maritz on 12 July 2018 New funds focus on a variety of sectors – including agriculture, renewable energy and technology – and will help businesses on the continent accelerate their growth.
The journey so far: Ken Njoroge, CEO, Cellulant Corporation Published by Justin Probyn on 12 July 2018 ‘It’s not a new idea that wins, but the execution.’