Ten African countries to explore on your next business trip Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2013 The most recommended African countries for extension of business trips.
Meet the Boss: Gerald Mahinda, MD, Brandhouse Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2013 “We need to start demystifying the myths about Africa.”
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
South African entrepreneurship falls to new low, lagging behind the rest of Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2013 Entrepreneurial activity in South Africa has seen a dramatic fall.
Meet the Boss: Ajen Sita, CEO, Ernst & Young Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2013 “I have learned that one of the secrets of success is to surround myself with a strong team and people who are smarter than me.”
BRICS and Africa: insight from Martyn Davies Published by Kate Douglas on 6 March 2013 The fifth BRICS Summit will be based on the theme “BRICS and Africa – partnership for development, integration and industrialisation”
Nigeria and Angola increasingly important markets for South African wine Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Matome Mbatha, market manager for the Americas and Africa at Wines of South Africa.
Female buying power on the rise in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 African women are becoming more independent and moving further away from their traditional stereotypical roles. More and more women are earning their own money and supporting families.
An idea for transforming Africa’s decaying urban centres Published by Jonathan Liebmann on 20 May 2012 Jonathan Liebmann is the man behind Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct, a previously deteriorated neighbourhood that has now been upgraded into a vibrant community.
Is South Africa still the gateway to Africa? Published by Claude Harding on 23 February 2012 Is South Africa still the gateway to the rest of the continent, or is it simply being bypassed?
SA’s first wind turbine manufacturer gearing up for production Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2011 How we made it in Africa talks to Thomas Schaal, co-founder of I-WEC, South Africa’s first large-scale wind turbine producer.
South Africa already seeing benefits of BRICS club Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2011 It seems as if South Africa is already benefiting from its partnership with the BRICS countries.
Elizabeth Arden excited about possibilities in Africa Published by Loraine Stander on 23 August 2011 Cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden took a strategic decision two years ago to cater more specifically for the ethnic market, especially around skincare and colour.
Why companies should care about the low-income market Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 August 2011 “It is an opportunity that I think most suppliers and manufacturers in this country can’t really afford to ignore.”
