Political tensions continue to weigh on investor confidence in South Africa Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 November 2016 Alleged political interference in key South African institutions is threatening the country’s chances of keeping its sovereign rating above junk status.
South Africa’s growth outlook set to improve – Old Mutual Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2016 The effects of load shedding, high food prices, and drought will start to wear off.
DHL conference highlights opportunities in Africa’s life sciences & healthcare sector Published by Staff Writer on 25 October 2016 Africa has positive growth potential in the healthcare sector.
Africa’s most valuable business worth less than what it owns Published by Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg News on 24 October 2016 The whole company is worth only US$72bn, less than its $88bn stake in Shenzhen-based Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Africa’s business leaders gather – to talk politics Published by Helen Sullivan on 24 October 2016 Trump, South Africa’s finance minister, and more at Thomson Reuters Africa Summit.
Fourways Mall will undergo a R2.4bn expansion and redevelopment Published by Dylan Stevenson & Debbie Grundlingh on 20 October 2016 The redeveloped mall will constitute the third-largest retail node in South Africa after Sandton City and Menlyn.
Goldman Sachs on whether Africa’s risks are worth the rewards Published by Kate Douglas on 18 October 2016 Re-evaluating investment prospects on the continent.
South Africa: Downgrade fears reignited Published by Dave Mohr and Izak Odendaal on 17 October 2016 It was a rough week for South Africans.
South Africa’s credit rating: What happens when political turmoil comes to the party? Published by Kate Douglas on 14 October 2016 ‘For the first time ever in our South African analysis, we felt obliged to highlight political risk and political tension,’ says S&P’s sub-Saharan Africa head.
Just a few days left to register for the 2016 SA-NCC Banking & Finance Forum Published by Press Office on 14 October 2016 Join us for exciting discussions and insights into doing business in Africa’s biggest markets.
Why South Africa’s funeral insurance industry is growing rapidly Published by Cornelis van der Waal on 13 October 2016 Funeral insurance is the most popular insurance cover in South Africa.
South African animator on what gives the country’s industry a global edge Published by Kate Douglas on 12 October 2016 South Africa’s nascent industry can capitalise on a weak rand and demand for African content.
Where to after AGOA? Published by Peter Fabricius on 11 October 2016 Can a new, more reciprocal, trade relationship be structured between the US and Africa after the current iteration expires?
[Podcast] The hustling mentality: How this couple started a craft-alcohol brand Published by Helen Sullivan on 6 October 2016 The founders of South Africa’s Sxollie cider talk apples, working with your spouse, and lawyer’s letters.