South African farmers ready to venture into the Congo Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 February 2011 A group of South African farmers are preparing to go up to the Republic of the Congo and start with commercial agriculture in the central African state.
Nestlé to invest $70 million in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 3 February 2011 Nestlé announced yesterday that it will invest R505 million (US$70 million) in South Africa.
Getting South Africa’s mining industry back on track Published by Denis Worrall on 3 February 2011 “At a time when resource commodities have been hitting the highs, South African mining companies should at least be smiling on the way to their banks. Not the case.”
94% of South African CEOs expect growth from rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 27 January 2011 The vast majority of South African CEOs questioned in a recent survey anticipate their business in the rest of the continent to expand over the next year.
Why South Africa could be an attractive base for foreign private equity funds Published by J-P Fourie on 19 January 2011 Recent changes in legislation are paving the way for South Africa to serve as the hub for private equity funds looking to invest in the African continent.
Should South Africa be a BRIC country? Published by Claude Harding on 15 January 2011 Jim O’Neill, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, says it is not entirely obvious to him why the other BRIC nations should have agreed to the inclusion of South Africa in the grouping.
South Africa’s most affordable cities for home buyers Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2011 Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth are the most affordable cities for home buyers in South Africa, Fin24 today reported, citing a property group.
South African car sales increase by 29.6% in December Published by Staff Writer on 10 January 2011 The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) today reported a 29.6% increase in vehicle sales in December compared to December 2009.
South Africa facing electricity crisis for next two years Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 South African power utility Eskom has warned that electricity supply will be under great pressure for the next two years as it waits for new power stations to come on line.
South Africa: Bumper sales for online retailers Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 Online retailers in South Africa recorded good sales over the festive period.
South Africa may get new airline Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 A new airline may start operating between Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg this year.
Doubts over South Africa’s Bric invite Published by Staff Writer on 3 January 2011 Many analysts are sceptical about South Africa’s suitability to join the Bric group of emerging economies, the Sunday Times reported yesterday.
Nigeria ahead of SA in race to become Africa’s first addition to BRIC grouping? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 16 December 2010 While South Africa is the larger economy, Nigeria is expected to catch up in the next few years.
Interview: Doing business in South Africa’s power sector Published by Nermin Musovic on 22 November 2010 Salvador von Neuberg, CEO of Bilfinger Berger Power Holdings, says South Africa’s power sector holds good growth potential.