Could your business survive a revolution? Published by Press Office on 21 August 2018 Even when companies are trying to do the right thing, political, economic and social conflict can have devastating consequences for business.
The journey so far: Rahul Jain, CEO, Peach Payments Published by Justin Probyn on 10 August 2018 ‘You don’t need a “killer” idea. What you need for success is execution.’
Meet the Boss: Brandon Bekker, MD for Africa and Middle East, Mimecast Published by Justin Probyn on 1 August 2018 ‘There are no specified working hours in my role. It’s definitely not an eight-to-five gig.’
The Africa-China opportunity: Africa set to awaken the roar of the dragon Published by Sola David-Borha on 25 July 2018 Most leaders tell us that they believe the Africa-China opportunity to be the largest presented by any foreign partner.
Founder of beauty chain Sorbet questions the ‘lean and mean’ business philosophy Published by Ian Fuhr on 23 July 2018 Too often, profitability is seen to depend on how much you can take out of a business, rather than what you can put into it.
Startup snapshot: Boutique law firm taking care of businesses’ legal matters Published by Justin Probyn on 18 July 2018 After working at top firms in South Africa and abroad, Belinda Mapongwana decided to start her own.
The journey so far: Judith Middleton, founder, DUO Marketing + Communications Published by Justin Probyn on 5 July 2018 ‘Learn to hear the ‘no’ and apply it – there is always something to learn from a ‘no’.’
Startup snapshot: Earn rental income by leasing solar panels to businesses in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 3 July 2018 Using blockchain to power developing countries with solar energy.
Building success through innovative construction methods Published by Helene Cilliers on 25 June 2018 Frank Finnemore saw a big opportunity to bring innovation to the low-cost housing sector in South Africa that would cut construction time and costs.
Profit-making idea: Using tuk-tuks and digital tech to service low-income earners Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2018 Africa’s public-transport constraints can be solved by innovating the tuk-tuk market, using an app, to make it user-friendly and safer for passengers.
Startup snapshot: Mama Money allowing migrants to send funds abroad Published by Justin Probyn on 19 June 2018 ‘Don’t try and force the market to make too big of a step away from what they’re used to. Do it slowly and you’ll get there in the end.’
UCT GSB launches trailblazing legal course in SA Published by Press Office on 14 June 2018 The first impact investment course for lawyers in South Africa is launching at the UCT GSB – aimed at increasing knowledge and promoting opportunities in the field of impact investment.
From the pits to the pinnacle: A lesson in endurance for entrepreneurs Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 June 2018 Lee den Hond on how she went from feeling downtrodden to reaching the highest summits.
The journey so far: Rolín Nel, CEO, Kaross Travel Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2018 ‘You need to admit you can’t be good at everything, and that you can’t do everything yourself.’
