Uber: No deal breakers for doing business in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2017 Uber had to tweak its developed-country business practices to align with the local realities in African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
Traditional universities are on the way out: Online is the future for Africa Published by Deirdre Carabine on 28 March 2017 Financing brick-and-mortar institutions on fees alone is unsustainable.
Bad loans in Nigeria’s banking sector likely higher than records state, says economist Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 Nigerian banks could be facing higher levels of bad debt than they are letting on, according to Ecobank’s head of group research.
10 African business leaders share the best advice they’ve ever received Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2017 Inspirational advice from top executives.
Profit-making idea: Battery recycling – a spin-off from the small-scale solar boom Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2017 Small-scale off-grid solar energy is a booming new industry.
Africa is not a sample size of one, emphasise industry leaders Published by Staff Writer on 27 March 2017 ‘Generic references to Africa blur the contexts, opportunities, challenges and risks as they relate to individual countries.’
‘Find your market before manufacturing,’ advises food processor Published by Kate Douglas on 27 March 2017 A South African start-up spice manufacturer shares the best lesson he has learned in food manufacturing.
Airtime at half price on two recharges Published by Press Office on 24 March 2017 Zoto, Nigeria’s fastest growing mobile recharge and bill payment app, is giving away a 50% discount upfront on the first two recharges.
Meet the Boss: Mills Soko, Director, UCT Graduate School of Business Published by Staff Writer on 24 March 2017 ‘Never burn your bridges.’
The urban farmer – South African inventor profits from exciting new market Published by Kate Douglas on 24 March 2017 Claire Reid’s school science project 15 years ago has evolved into an award-winning business.
DHL Express launches ‘Growing Beyond Borders’ entrepreneurial training programme in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 March 2017 ‘If we can empower SMEs to seize international opportunities, this will further stimulate much needed economic growth.’
New ranking shows which SA banks contribute most to systemic risk Published by Press Office on 24 March 2017 Two students from UCT have designed South Africa’s first systemic risk ranking.
Why digitalisation has to be re-imagined for the African context Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2017 In Africa, true innovation tends to come out of necessity.
Computer science student sees opportunity in South Africa’s water crisis Published by Kate Douglas on 23 March 2017 ‘I believe that in chaos there is opportunity,’ says Tshepo Nkopane.