Made in Africa: eight African cars
While Africa is one of the new frontiers for global automakers and automotive industry investors,
there are a number of local car companies - some new, some more established - which are
getting attention for building quality motor vehicles for local and global markets.
South Africa’s competitive advantage in the developing world
South Africa's approach to government policy sets a benchmark for other emerging countries to follow, writes Brand South Africa chief executive Miller Matola.
Why invest in South Africa?
With its wealth of minerals, South Africa is one of the most resource-rich regions on the planet. Add to this its sophisticated financial sector...
Desalination: Cape Town’s solution to water shortages
With drought an ever present threat, the City of Cape Town has approved plans to build a plant to turn salty sea water into...
International call centre opens in Durban
CCI Call Centres has opened a R200-million call centre in Umhlanga. The company now
has three facilities in South Africa, employing more than 4 000 people, from where it
services some of the UK's leading brands in the mobile, technology,
telecommunications and financial sectors.
South African women break coding gender stereotypes
Several South African women have made it their mission to change the perception that the tech industry is a place only for men. They...
Fast facts on investing in South Africa
South Africa’s sophisticated banking system, diverse manufacturing base and wealth of natural resources make it one of the best emerging market investment destinations. Its...
South African agriculture ‘creating jobs again’
South Africa's agriculture sector created 65 000 new jobs between 2009 and 2013, reversing a trend of farming job losses in the country that stretched back to the 1970s, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Tuesday.
How to prepare yourself for an investor: a guide
A recent survey found that many South African entrepreneurs needed help with things such as business planning. Find out more about how to prepare...
Industry trends and influencers at marketing and advertising expo
Companies in the marketing, advertising and design industries were urged to work on a collective approach to bring about change as brands in discussions...