South Africa

#CabinetReshuffle and its impact on South Africa’s sovereign ratings

Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 April 2017

On the day after the reshuffle, Fitch Ratings said the changes signal “a change in policy direction” that could “potentially weaken public finances and standards of governance”.

Cabinet reshuffle and what it means for South Africa

Published by Adrian Saville on 31 March 2017

The longer-term effects of this reshuffle will be unequivocally negative, entrenching Zuma’s record of poor economic leadership.

With adequate infrastructure, African firms could boost productivity by up to 40%

Published by Mthuli Ncube on 29 March 2017

Infrastructure development lowers the costs of doing business and supports growth and economic development.

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.’

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.

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.

South Africa: Key issues and challenges

Published by Mark Mobius on 21 March 2017

What renowned investor Mark Mobius learned from a recent visit to South Africa.

Woodstock Brewery owner talks craft beer in South Africa and beyond

Published by Justin Probyn on 20 March 2017

‘Craft brewing is a perfect mix between art, science and business.’

South Africa’s healthcare system could be world class

Published by Press Office on 17 March 2017

South Africa is on the right track towards ensuring that all citizens have access to affordable, quality healthcare services regardless of their socio-economic circumstances.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2017

There is a growing appetite among South African fund managers for venture capital deals.

Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa

Published by Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on 14 March 2017

There are also concerns that Uber, with its first-mover advantage within the ride-sharing market, is growing into a monopoly despite the benefits to consumers.

Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth

Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017

In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.

Liquidation to box-office hits: How this South African animation company did it

Published by Kate Douglas on 9 March 2017

Triggerfish Animation Studios has produced award-winning feature films. But it wasn’t easy getting to that point.

South Africa

#CabinetReshuffle and its impact on South Africa’s sovereign ratings

Cabinet reshuffle and what it means for South Africa

With adequate infrastructure, African firms could boost productivity by up to 40%

Africa is not a sample size of one, emphasise industry leaders

DHL Express launches ‘Growing Beyond Borders’ entrepreneurial training programme in South Africa

New ranking shows which SA banks contribute most to systemic risk

Computer science student sees opportunity in South Africa’s water crisis

South Africa: Key issues and challenges

Woodstock Brewery owner talks craft beer in South Africa and beyond

South Africa’s healthcare system could be world class

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth

Liquidation to box-office hits: How this South African animation company did it

How this French serial entrepreneur started investing in Africa

What it takes to build a logistics network from scratch in West Africa

Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger’

Sell first, produce later

From beverage cans to gyms: Verod’s investment playbook for West Africa

‘All businesses are hard,’ says Tanzanian entrepreneur

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