How investors see South Africa: Lots of potential, not worth the hassle Published by Desne Masie on 20 June 2016 South Africa’s current rating – just about investment grade, heading south fast – puts it more or less on par with countries such as Italy and Spain.
All is not lost for BRICS-Africa despite recent challenges Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 June 2016 The ‘thrill’ behind BRICS-Africa engagements has waned.
The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
Why international companies view Johannesburg show as gateway to southern Africa Published by Press Office on 8 June 2016 SAITEX has become the go-to event for retailers looking for new products where they can meet manufacturers and distributors face-to-face and see first-hand thousands of new products aimed at the southern African market.
Centurion CEO: Political will and leadership will resolve African border disputes Published by Press Office on 8 June 2016 As a panelist on the policy & law discussion at the conference, Ayuk advocated strongly for a diplomatic approach to resolving the disputes.
How long would it take South Africa to bounce back from junk status? Published by Christie Viljoen on 3 June 2016 Countries that have lost their investment-grade ratings and were able to again graduate to this status took on average seven years to do so.
BRICS needs to mature before it can challenge current world order Published by Mills Soko and Mzukisi Qobo on 31 May 2016 The BRICS bank is positioning itself to play a significant role in those areas in which the international financial institutions are seen to have failed.
Top economist will discuss land reform as part of The Food Forum 2016 in Johannesburg Published by Press Office on 24 May 2016 Following new South African government pledges to speed up land reform over the weekend, Africa’s biggest food expo promises expert analysis at a major conference in Johannesburg next month.
How Capitec Bank overcame high barriers to entry in South Africa Published by Trudi Makhaya and Nicholas Nhundu on 23 May 2016 Few banks have successfully entered the South African banking sector since the establishment of Absa 25 years ago.
City of Johannesburg promotes SMEs at SAITEX 2016 Published by Press Office on 20 May 2016 The City of Johannesburg has announced its support of up to 40 companies exhibiting at SAITEX 2016, South Africa’s biggest international trade exhibition.
Different types of workplace culture – which one is right for your business? Published by Pieter Scholtz on 19 May 2016 Workplace culture is a unique sociological construct.
Paperless classrooms in South Africa – inevitable or doubtful? Published by Press Office on 19 May 2016 Leading business solutions provider, Nashua, provides technology to South African schools – and fully understands the struggle of traversing the space between conventional and digital learning.
Foreign investors losing confidence in South Africa Published by Robert Jeffrey and Johannes Jordaan on 16 May 2016 Africa’s most sophisticated economy faces global headwinds, but problematic governance compounds its challenges.
Q&A: Philips Africa CEO discusses healthcare trends (Part 2) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2016 In the second of our two-part interview with JJ van Dongen, Philips CEO for Africa, he speaks about emerging trends in the continent’s healthcare industry.
