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Why investors see opportunities in the South African market
By Mpumi Mabuza
Thirty years ago, South Africa entered a democratic new era, bright with hope of a better and more prosperous future. Were the...
The Future of African Filmmaking Takes Centre stage at the 74TH Berlinale: European Film...
By: Roxanne Francis
Our film industry has been dubbed “Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economy” and it’s easy to see why. The recognition and...
Meet the doctors: The two Miss South Africa semi-finalists on the medical front-line
Two of the Miss South Africa Top 15 semi-finalists – Karishma Ramdev and Thato Mosehle – are medical doctors who are currently working at...
Sindisa Dunga Foundation Plays its Part in youth development through a career expo
Brand South Africa through its Play Your Part programme continuously encourages each and every citizen to play their part in improving the lives of...
Gender Mainstreaming Awards: Rewarding empowerment
The Gender Mainstreaming Awards acknowledge those companies that have actively worked towards gender diversity at the executive and board level.
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Organisations that had embraced...
South African opera star sings for the queen
Pretoria-born opera singer Simphiwe Simon Shibambu performed for Queen Elizabeth II at a
Celebration of the Commonwealth service held in London's Westminster. Shibambu performed a
dazzling version of the evocative Click Song, traditionally sung at weddings.
Growth spurt predicted for South Africa’s hospitality sector
More foreign visitors and rising room rates have boosted South Africa's hotel industry, with
further growth expected over the next five years. But the impact of new visa regulations, which
are intended to protect South Africa, on tourism remains to be seen.
Five African cities of opportunity
The continent's most dynamic and future-focused cities are highlighted in Into Africa - the
Continent's Cities of Opportunity. The top five are Johannesburg, Cairo, Tunis, Algiers and
Casablanca - they "demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of Africa's urban future".
Low oil price to hit African exploration groups
According to Fit for $50 Oil in Africa, Africa has reported substantial successes in the
exploration for hydrocarbons over the past decade. However, oil and gas explorers will need to
rethink their expenditure in Africa in light of the drop in the global oil price.
Africa plans to splurge on infrastructure
Infrastructure spend in sub-saharan Africa will balloon to $180-billion a year by 2025,
says PricewaterhouseCoopers, which adds that infrastructure is key to economic
growth and reducing poverty. The most ambitious plans are in South Africa and
Nigeria, making up almost 60% of the spend.