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.
South Africa’s fastest growing cities for millionaires Published by Staff Writer on 8 May 2015 Durban has seen a 200% growth in the number of millionaires living in the city since 2000.
No cash needed using South Africa’s SnapScan Published by Justin Probyn on 29 April 2015 “We tried to design a product which allowed absolutely everybody to be part of the formal side of the economy.”
South Africa’s energy crisis sparks interest in solar power Published by Darren Taylor on 23 April 2015 Interest in solar power solutions are rising as the country suffers under its unprecedented power generation crisis.
South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015 The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.
South Africa’s newest low-cost airline has pan-African ambitions Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2015 Skywise, South Africa’s newest low-cost airline, has its eyes set on becoming a regional carrier.
Flood of interest in Pumps Valves & Pipes Africa Published by Press Office on 14 February 2015 The global pump and valve manufacturing industry is showing renewed interest in this year’s Pumps Valves and Pipes Africa Expo (PVPA).
Start-up snapshot: App to help South Africans improve their school grades Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2015 A new South African tech start-up, Learning Lab Apps, aims to make learning easier by building web and mobile educational applications.
Lower oil prices and South Africa: A positive in a sea of negatives Published by Kate Douglas on 28 January 2015 South African consumers should benefit from easing inflation, lower fuel costs, and increased disposable income, said Nedbank economist.
Top sectors for South African entrepreneurs to capitalise on in 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2015 South Africa’s many challenges provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to take advantage of.