Start-up snapshot: SweepSouth wants to disrupt domestic cleaning Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 January 2015 “Our aim is to take the hassle out of getting your place cleaned.”
Tough times ahead for South Africa Inc, but it’s better than 2014 Published by Adrian Saville on 8 January 2015 Over the last twenty years, the single biggest determinant of South Africa’s economic growth has been global growth.
20 thought-provoking quotes by African entrepreneurs in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 23 December 2014 As 2014 draws to a close, How we made it in Africa highlights some words of wisdom from African entrepreneurs.
Local wines dominate in South Africa Published by Euromonitor International on 23 December 2014 Euromonitor International looks at some of the consumption trends and drivers of alcohol in South Africa.
Internet retailing increases by 25% in South Africa Published by Euromonitor International on 22 December 2014 Internet retailing continues to see growth in value terms across South Africa, according to a research by Euromonitor International.
How Alan Knott-Craig Jr is providing free Wi-Fi to townships Published by Kate Douglas on 15 December 2014 Alan Knott-Craig, of Project Isizwe, is partnering with governments to provide free public Wi-Fi, at a cost of only $0.09 per GB.
South Africa’s ‘all-girl’ brewery wins fans Published by Darren Taylor on 11 December 2014 A group of women in Johannesburg are dismantling masculine notions associated with beer.
Why a South African law firm is accepting Bitcoin as a payment option Published by Kate Douglas on 5 December 2014 Thomson Wilks is now accepting the crypto-currency Bitcoin as a form of payment from its clients.
Two steps to kick-start South Africa’s economy Published by Adrian Saville on 25 November 2014 Adrian Saville, CIO of Cannon Asset Managers, looks at ways to boost the South African economy
South African financing firm sees opportunity in private education Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2014 Business Partners recently launched a dedicated education fund.
Meet the hard-working founder of South African footwear retailer Tekkie Town Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 November 2014 Even though he is the majority shareholder of one of South Africa’s largest unlisted retailers, Braam van Huyssteen still works long hours.
Why M-Pesa’s Kenya business model had to be altered for South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2014 Herman Singh explains why M-Pesa’s Kenyan model failed in South Africa in 2010, and why the revamped version will succeed.
South Africans need to ponder what ‘going to Africa’ means Published by Dianna Games on 17 November 2014 Do South Africans truly believe theirs is just another African country?
Everyone’s private driver: Uber discusses its business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Uber has launched its taxi app in South Africa and Nigeria.