Trevor Manuel on role of private sector and what we can learn from Ethiopia Published by Sanlam Investments on 2 September 2015 Trevor Manuel shared his views on the most important investment challenges that South Africa and Africa currently face.
Africa’s gaming industry: Expert shares her thoughts Published by Justin Probyn on 1 September 2015 We ask Pippa Tshabalala to comment on the continent’s gaming potential.
$1,650 per kg? Truffle expert talks about South Africa’s budding industry Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2015 Mycologist and truffle farmer Leon Potgieter shares how the valuable mushroom is taking root in Western Cape.
Medical records at a touch of an app? Q&A with CenHealth’s founder Published by Kate Douglas on 25 August 2015 We talk to South African Joel Ugborogho about his new health tech start-up.
Street murals and property prices: Talking business with renowned artist Published by Kate Douglas on 24 August 2015 We talk to Ricky Lee Gordon about the business of street murals and the role it plays in property development and gentrification.
Why this South African is bringing the Sowetan princess ‘Barbie’ to the market Published by Kate Douglas on 20 August 2015 Maite Makgoba shares her plans to challenge the Barbie brand with the Momppy Mpoppy doll.
South African company making shipping containers feel like a ‘real’ house Published by Kate Douglas on 7 August 2015 Berman-Kalil Housing Concepts is offering a low-cost housing solution by converting shipping containers into beautiful homes.
Why telco Vodacom ventured into the funeral and life insurance game Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2015 ‘Telecom companies have large subscriber bases and it makes sense to try extract some additional value out of that.’
Meet the Boss: Pierre van Tonder, CEO, Spur Corporation Published by Kate Douglas on 23 July 2015 ‘I think we have some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs across the continent because they have to deal with adversity and different obstacles every single day.’
South Africa: App helps navigate complex new child visa laws Published by Kate Douglas on 20 July 2015 Drive South Africa has recently introduced an app to help travellers navigate the country’s new child visa regulations.
Joburg’s trendy Melville neighbourhood gets ‘27 Boxes Mall’ Published by Darren Taylor on 19 June 2015 A shopping mall constructed entirely out of shipping containers is nearing completion in Johannesburg.
Looking beyond the obvious in sub-Saharan Africa: The rise of e-commerce Published by Euromonitor International on 17 June 2015 Nigeria boasts the largest online market for apparel and footwear in Africa, which is expected to grow from $104m in 2014 to $1,077m in 2019.
Q&A: Engineering and manufacturing driving 3D printing demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 June 2015 3D printing has the potential to be as disruptive as the internet, and in South Africa it is starting to gain traction.
Cotton On opens in Namibia, looking elsewhere in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2015 The Australian fashion retailer expands into its second African country.