Immigrant township traders becoming a force to be reckoned with Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 November 2010 Immigrant traders operating in South Africa’s townships are becoming more competitive, said Gill Mkhasibe, managing director of The Alternative Consultancy.
M-PESA registers 21,000 users in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 8 November 2010 M-PESA currently has 21,000 registered users in South Africa, Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys said in a radio interview with Moneyweb.
South African property moves into an ecofriendly future Published by Nermin Musovic on 9 October 2010 The Nedbank Phase II project, undertaken by the sustainability team of WSP GREEN by DESIGN, comprises a new building in Sandton, which is governed by environmentally sustainable principles.
South African exchange controls – still relevant to foreign investors Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 There is ongoing speculation as to whether, and exactly when, South Africa will completely abolish exchange control (excon) regulations.
Rudderless SA may miss out on new scramble for Africa Published by Dianna Games on 26 September 2010 If South Africa does not wake up to the benefits of having a proper multi-stakeholder Africa strategy it will be left out in the cold in the new scramble for the continent.
Mercedes Benz could boost investment in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 September 2010 Mercedes Benz South Africa has proposed a new investment in the country’s automotive industry which could see the creation of 2000 new jobs.
Business Advice: Opening an M-PESA outlet Published by Staff Writer on 14 September 2010 I would like to open an M-PESA outlet, may you please send me details of relevant people to contact? I tried Vodacom and Nedbank but I did not receive positive responses.
French solar firm invests in South African manufacturing plant Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 September 2010 French solar power generation company, Solairedirect, last year invested in a photo-voltaic manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa.
South Africa’s ten best business blogs? Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2010 The following blogs have been nominated in the category UCT GSB Best Business Blog in the 2010 South African Blog Awards:
M-PESA launched in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 1 September 2010 South African mobile operator, Vodacom, and the country’s fourth largest bank, Nedbank, have announced the launch of the M-PESA money transfer service, utilising technology developed by the Vodafone Group.
Bright spots in South African economy despite growth slowdown Published by Arthur Kamp on 25 August 2010 South Africa experienced a material slowdown in growth to 3.2% in the second quarter from 4.6% in the first quarter. Gross domestic product (GDP) excluding agriculture advanced just 2.7%.
Chinese firm in talks to build high-speed rail project in South Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 August 2010 China Railway Group is in talks with South Africa’s government to build a US$30 billion high-speed rail project.
Absa’s Nigerian office ‘not a late entry’ Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2010 South Africa-based bank Absa is opening a representative office in Nigeria in a move CEO Maria Ramos says is not a late entry into Africa’s most populous nation.
Restaurant group cashed in during World Cup Published by Staff Writer on 19 July 2010 Famous Brands, the company behind restaurants such as Steers, Wimpy and Mugg & Bean, reported a boost in sales during the World Cup period.