Embracing technology is the theme of the April edition. It’s the difference between good and great, and can launch even the most rudimentary businesses to the next level. Technology doesn’t just mean new machinery, or new software – it’s everything...
SA sits in a rut. Energy, politics, and energy politics continue to blight. Growth is stagnant and stagnation is growing. Looking only at the stats, you’d be disheartened, or even worse. But, as always, in times of crisis there is opportunity....
Repurposing, replacing, reusing, and reshaping are key parts of a circular economy, and it is the responsibility of big business the drive this concept. No more is it acceptable to succeed at all costs. There is renewed focus on sustainability, and...
Company’s that invest locally reap the rewards. Increasing spend in the local supply chain, developing regional skills and industries, and moving money through communities brings reductions in unemployment, skilled labour, opportunities for...
The development of new industry sectors in South Africa is vital as people hunt for new skills in modern sectors, that will allow them to gain sustainable employment. Embracing digital and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is one thing, but driving...
In Mozambique, small scale farmers have for so long worked unprotected and exposed to risks from the environment that can destroy crops and livelihoods. But Hollard Mozambique is stepping up to create new products for the market that provide...
Amazing things are being built in South Africa. The vision of the country’s entrepreneurs is surely world leading? From manufacturing, through to construction, and everything between, the country’s businesses imagine, make, create, and build truly...
The fintech sector in Africa continues to show its maturity, developing solutions that solve African problems, but pushing them through much quicker than elsewhere and impacting the lives of users almost instantly. Mobile money on the continent has...
South Africa’s world class fruit export industry takes centre stage, again, for us this month as we talk to Robert Graaff of Graaff Fruit – a deciduous and stone fruit farmer with a range of produce for local and export markets. Robert is looking...
Property is a thriving sector in South Africa right now. One thing a pandemic or economic slowdown cannot quash is a need for quality housing and accommodation. With more companies than ever getting into the market, in both real estate and...
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...
As we move to a post-Covid situation, a war and humanitarian crisis erupts in Europe, and those looking for stability in global economies in order to make crucial investment decisions are again blighted. Europe is a major source of FDI for South...
For healthcare professionals across southern Africa, the past two years has been a whirlwind of pressure, expectation, failure, success, and international praise. With little time to think, as the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the world,...
Positioning South Africa on the world stage is no easy feat, but three of this month’s feature companies have managed to do so through determination, innovation, and long-term planning. For these companies, there is no short-termism – they all...
As focus turns from pandemic recovery to long-term growth strategy, a key element is clear among all that are serious about future sustainability: environmental impact. This is no longer just something that is used for marketing and brand imagery –...
By investing in new infrastructure projects, the South African government is trying hard to inject positivity into the commercial market. According to the Infrastructure Fund and DBSA, four projects have been earmarked for R21 billion in the...
There is a bigger but quieter pandemic underway in South Africa away from Covid-19: Diabetes. A large section of the population suffer the condition but do not manage it correctly resulting in further health complications. For Grant Newton, CEO at...
South African manufactured Covid vaccines are now flowing and there is optimism in the business community. Lorraine Hill, Group Operating Officer at Aspen Pharmacare tells us that the process is gathering pace as the J&J jab continues to roll...