April 2022

South Africa’s credit rating was upgraded by Moody’s from negative to stable and the Rand found relative strength through March. International tourists are arriving once again with Cape Town frequently highlighted in international press as one of the world’s preeminent holiday destinations. The National State of Disaster has finally come to an end. There is an air of positivity for those that want it.

Of course, the longstanding challenges remain, but government seem upbeat having achieved much of an ambitious investment drive. Now, it seems, is the time to plan for growth.

Corporate and leisure travel business BidTravel is hiring again and CEO Lidia de Olim Folli sat down with Enterprise Africa in a London hotel to explain her delight that tourism was rebounding.

Portuguese restaurant chain Adega has been refreshed and rebranded and is enjoying success as it begins a journey through franchising. Director, Victor Graca is excited.

Sibanye-Stillwater is making moves as it acquires to get deeper into PGMs and aid the green economy. Senior Vice President – Investor Relations, James Wellsted explains more about ongoing growth in times of uncertainty.

Mowana Properties, the property management company behind large Pareto and IPC funds, is continuing to drive transformation and adopt technology. MD Samuel Ramuhashi tells us more about opening up the industry for young, black professionals to thrive.

Everyone is looking forward with hope and ambition, and everyone is now seasoned operating through tough times. 2022 continues to bring positivity.

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