Mobile banking catching on in South Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 June 2011 Close to 2 out of every 10 South Africans are now using their phones to transfer cash to family and friends.
Exporting berries to the UK has its own unique challenges Published by Loraine Stander on 3 June 2011 How we made it in Africa’s Loraine Stander talks to Chrisleo Botha, owner of South Africa’s Blue Mountain Berries, about the challenges involved in exporting to the United Kingdom.
M-Pesa struggling to take off in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 May 2011 Despite its success in East Africa, mobile money transfer service M-Pesa is struggling to take off in South Africa.
South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 25% Published by Staff Writer on 3 May 2011 South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 25% in the first quarter of 2011, a 1% increase from the fourth quarter of 2010.
Barclays’ South African subsidiary introduces no-frills banking Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2011 The brightly coloured, “funky”-looking outlets is a big step away from the lender’s traditional halls.
South African firms see potential in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 26 April 2011 Many South African firms are seeing investment opportunities in Nigeria and are currently making plans to enter the market.
Mzoli’s owner focused on township economic development Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2011 “Our main mission was to bring together people from all walks of life. People of all colour must get together over a piece of meat.”
South Africa trying to position itself as Africa’s Islamic finance hub Published by Claude Harding on 22 April 2011 “Even though Islamic finance has been around for 50 years, more than half of the continent’s Muslim population remains unbanked.”
Africa’s largest flower auction sourcing from across the continent Published by Loraine Stander on 15 April 2011 Multiflora is Africa’s largest flower auction and sells 300 million flower stems per year from its premises in Johannesburg. The flower market currently sources flowers from across the continent.
South Africa – BRIC or briquette? Published by Claude Harding on 3 April 2011 South Africa’s invitation to join the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) group of emerging economies has been controversial.
South Africa launches state-owned mining company Published by Staff Writer on 27 February 2011 South African President Jacob Zuma has launched a state-owned mining company, called the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC).
Not much clarity about SA’s stance on nationalisation Published by Denis Worrall on 21 February 2011 If you were a foreigner willing to make an investment in a mining project what would you do? – especially if you were offered something in Ghana and South Africa.
Positioning Cape Town as the gateway into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 February 2011 Cape Town has over the years lost some prominence as a business destination while Johannesburg strengthened its position as South Africa’s commercial capital.
Why black professionals are shunning Cape Town for Jo’burg Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2011 Many black professionals perceive Cape Town as an unwelcoming city that’s not open to black talent, says Guy Lundy, futurist and CEO of Accelerate Cape Town.