Meet the Boss: Clive Butkow, CEO, Kalon Venture Partners Published by Justin Probyn on 7 December 2018 ‘I believe that every person should be in permanent beta and a work in progress, as learning is a journey not a destination.’
Due Diligence: ‘Spreadsheets are always wrong,’ says private equity boss Published by Michael Avery on 30 November 2018 ‘You need to be able to roll with the punches and keep making the right decisions in difficult times.’
South Africa: How PPPs can kickstart infrastructure development in the ailing education sector Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018 Government has funds available and the private sector has agility.
The journey so far: Madoda Khuzwayo, CEO, Hiringly Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018 ‘The truth is nothing can fully prepare you for the life as an entrepreneur.’
E-commerce tips: Six ways how Silvery has built a successful online jewellery business Published by Justin Probyn on 15 November 2018 When Justin Blake bought online jewellery business Silvery, the company was turning over roughly R28,000 per month. Two years later, and the business is doing yearly figures well into the millions.
Who are the winners and losers in Africa’s continental free trade area? Published by Rilwan Akeyewale on 13 November 2018 The agreement is expected to favour small and medium-size businesses, but skeptics have pointed to impending challenges, especially those which affect SMEs.
The journey so far: Themba Ndala, director, Ritevac Media Published by Justin Probyn on 8 November 2018 ‘Success is not a one-man show, it’s teamwork.’
Meet the Boss: Jurie Swart, CEO, African Infrastructure Investment Managers Published by Justin Probyn on 13 October 2018 ‘I had to carve out my own path from a young age and learn very quickly to be amiable and get on well with others.’
DHL Express awarded most Top Employer certifications in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 9 October 2018 To be certified as a Top Employer in Africa, a company needs to operate in four or more countries and have exceptional employee conditions.
The journey so far: Katlego Maphai, co-founder and CEO, Yoco Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2018 ‘There’s a great deal of personal sacrifice as you’re building something up. It takes all of you.’
Four reasons why you need to be at China Homelife and China Machinex this year Published by Press Office on 30 August 2018 These co-located Chinese sourcing fairs are so much more than your average exhibition, and will be providing visitors with opportunities to grow their businesses both locally and across the region.
Due Diligence: Talking clean energy investment in Africa with Inspired Evolution managing partner Published by Michael Avery on 29 August 2018 Inspired Evolution’s Christopher Clarke on doing renewable power deals in Africa.
Could your business survive a revolution? Published by Press Office on 21 August 2018 Even when companies are trying to do the right thing, political, economic and social conflict can have devastating consequences for business.
The journey so far: Rahul Jain, CEO, Peach Payments Published by Justin Probyn on 10 August 2018 ‘You don’t need a “killer” idea. What you need for success is execution.’
