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.
Meet the Boss: Karl Westvig, CEO, AFB Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 October 2014 “You can’t build a big business without trusting people.”
Africa keeps it interesting for Bayer business development boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 8 October 2014 Bayer CropScience is ramping up its presence in Africa.
Pizza Hut not fazed by sluggish South African economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 September 2014 Pizza Hut aims to ‘fish where the fish are’ in South Africa.
Pizza Hut looking for slice of South African restaurant market Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2014 The Pizza Hut restaurant brand has returned to South Africa, with the first outlet expected to open in Johannesburg next week.
Report reveals sub-Saharan Africa’s 10 most competitive economies Published by Caroline Galvan on 4 September 2014 The World Economic Forum ranks the region’s most competitive countries.
