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.
Will South Africa turn the corner in 2017? Published by Marek Hanusch on 17 January 2017 Growth is expected to strengthen to 1.1% in 2017.
Entrepreneur simplifying running of South Africa’s stokvels with smartphone app Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2017 Tshepo Moloi, founder of StokFella, wants to tap into $3.2bn informal savings societies market.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Meet the Boss: Tshepo Moloi, founder, StokFella Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2017 ‘Your environment and your background does not define your success.’
Mixed realities of African retail Published by Rafiq Raji on 10 January 2017 Is the African retail opportunity over-hyped? Not necessarily. But the huge potential envisaged is still a long way out.
