South Africa: The economics of #SONA2017 Published by Christie Viljoen on 10 February 2017 The State of the Nation 2017 address was much more focused on economic transformation and the racial inequalities still prevalent in the economy than the 2016 speech.
South African private equity continues to outperform listed market Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2017 South African private equity continued to yield favourable returns relative to listed equity.
How big supermarket chains in southern Africa keep out small suppliers Published by Reena das Nair on 7 February 2017 Large supermarket chains have considerable buyer power, and are often able to control pricing and trading terms with suppliers.
Start-up snapshot: A new way of selling used cars Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2017 CarZar is a South African online platform through which users can sell their used cars.
South African mining sector – the need to stage a comeback Published by Henk de Hoop on 6 February 2017 ‘South Africa desperately needs to see a return to job-creating growth.’
South Africa’s challenging 2016 can be seen in growing office space vacancies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 The office vacancy rate is likely to deteriorate further before improving.
Paying the price: Should South Africa ban the EU’s chicken meat dumping? Published by Kate Douglas on 2 February 2017 We talk to experts about potential adverse effects of protecting South Africa’s poultry industry against cheap EU imports.
Don’t let big profits distract you from business fundamentals Published by Press Office on 2 February 2017 ‘When people put too much value on making profit and not enough on ensuring the cash flow is healthy, their business could go under.’
Meet the Boss: Tameron Haralambous, founder and owner, Eco Furniture Design Published by Justin Probyn on 1 February 2017 Founder of eco-friendly furniture company reveals what keeps her up at night.
Ford South Africa failed to protect its reputation. What it should have done Published by Marietjie Theron-Wepener on 30 January 2017 Ford South Africa has suffered huge damage to its reputation thanks to its poor handling of a crisis involving some of its Kuga cars.
Mills Soko appointed as UCT GSB’s new director Published by Press Office on 19 January 2017 Soko says that the business school can and must play a broader role in influencing policy and practices to move South Africa’s economy forward.
Meet the Boss: Juanita van der Merwe, owner, Little Green Number Published by Justin Probyn on 19 January 2017 ‘I stress about almost everything.’
Profit-making idea: Pick up African companies while valuations remain low Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 January 2017 ‘I think now is the right time for people to start looking and put money in,’ says Thabo Ncalo of Savvy Capital Partners.
[Video] South African Reserve Bank governor talks about Trump and economic outlook Published by Staff Writer on 18 January 2017 Lesetja Kganyago discusses US monetary policy, his outlook for economic growth and the impact of a Trump administration on the country.