Which African cities will offer the best opportunities in the coming years? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2014 PwC says investors should look beyond Lagos, Kinshasa and Johannesburg.
Don’t write off South Africa just yet, says Standard Bank CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 12 August 2014 “Yes, there are issues. There are service delivery protests, there are strikes, but those are illustrative of a healthy democracy.”
The rise of Africa’s banking champions Published by KPMG Africa on 11 August 2014 There has been a rapid expansion of banking activities across the continent in recent years.
Johannesburg – the Empire City strikes back Published by Simon Allison on 4 August 2014 Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic capital, makes a comeback after white flight, overcrowding and neglect led to the decline of the inner city.
Is South Africa really at threat of being excluded from AGOA? Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2014 Experts debate the future of AGOA for South Africa and what it would mean for Africa if the country was excluded.
Are South Africans seen as too arrogant when doing business on the continent? Published by Kate Douglas on 24 July 2014 “There is a wariness about South Africans and how they do business.”
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
Doing business in Nigeria: Knowing the ins and outs before entering the market Published by Staff Writer on 11 July 2014 As Nigeria continues to grow economically, so do the trade opportunities for South African businesses.
South African mining in crisis: Experts share what the future may hold Published by Kate Douglas on 12 June 2014 South Africa is experiencing its longest and costliest platinum mining strike ever.
Three lessons South African agriculture can learn from Nigeria Published by Zhann Meyer on 12 June 2014 Nigeria is successfully leveraging agriculture’s economic potential.
Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s largest economy Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 April 2014 After months of speculation, Nigeria today officially overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the continent.
South Africa: a land of extremes for entrepreneurs Published by Cheryl-Jane Kujenga on 4 October 2013 South Africa presents both strong opportunities and barriers to success for local entrepreneurs.
Nigeria’s film industry enters South African market Published by Peter Cox on 17 July 2013 iROKOtv, a website that streams movies and also a DVD distributor, has just entered the South African market.
Obama says Africa is rising, but youth will determine the continent’s future Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2013 “If prosperity is broadly shared here in Africa, that middle class will be an enormous market for our goods,” said US president Obama.
