Selling food past its best-before date: Company discovers new market Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2016 Foodies sells the non-perishable food products that traditional grocers deem unsuitable for their shelves.
Renting kids’ toys? Yes, there’s a company doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2016 Monthly toy rentals in Cape Town mean kids outgrowing toys is less of a problem.
The urban farms that grow half of the vegetables eaten in Cape Town Published by Helen Sullivan on 12 October 2016 The unlikely place that has been feeding the city for 130 years.
Untapped intra-regional trade opportunities key to boosting African economies Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2016 Despite an average annual growth in exports of 8.5% since 2010, trade between African regions remains low when compared to other parts of the world.
OGP Summit leads with the future of Africa’s oil industry Published by Press Office on 2 August 2016 Full programme and speakers revealed for the Oil, Gas & Petrochem Summit 2016 in Cape Town.
The township entrepreneur who built his spinach empire with less than $3 Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2016 ‘The first capital that you need, more than money, is intellectual capital.’
The Cape Town sisters who started the Airbnb for events Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2016 Moira Johnston and Nicky Rosin share how they started EventRoom, an easy-to-use online marketplace where users can shop for both commercial and private event venues.
H&M discusses entry into South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 The Swedish fashion retailer plans to have five stores in South Africa before May. We talk to its country manager and customers.
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
Street murals and property prices: Talking business with renowned artist Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2015 We talk to Ricky Lee Gordon about the business of street murals and the role it plays in property development and gentrification.
South Africa’s top suburbs for luxury homes Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2015 Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard suburbs dominate the list.
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.
Investment firm 88mph reveals what it looks for in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 29 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to 88mph’s Sylvia Brune and Kresten Buch about investing in African tech start-ups.
South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2013 Entrepreneurial activity in South Africa has seen a dramatic fall.
