Business Roundup with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back"
Thami Ngubeni and Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back" discuss top stories in Africa for this week.
SA E-hailing industry continues to grow, and safety remains a top priority
As the South African E-hailing industry continues to grow, safety remains a top priority. While the National Land Transport Act NLTA empowers the government to implement stricter regulations there is a need for collaboration between the E-hailing industry stakeholders to come together to find solut…
Entrepreneurs are embracing digital wallets and payments due to their convenience, speed, security and reach
Embracing digital payment solutions can offer enhanced security, efficiency, and growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs, traders and small-business owners. South Africa has seen a surge in the adoption of digital wallets and payments, due to its convenience, speed, security and reach. Thami N…
African countries urged to take advantage of China's Belt and Road Initiative
The launch of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also referred to as the New Silk Road, was set up to develop two new trade routes connecting China with the rest of the world- which has led to the Asian country broadening its economic and political influence. Research Officer at Africa in the …
The price of potatoes in South Africa is expected to increase in the coming months
The price of potatoes in South Africa is expected to increase in the coming months. Low temperatures in the northern parts of the country have caused damage to crops with Black Frost hitting the Limpopo province causing widespread damage to potato plantings and other vegetables such as peppers. It …
SAa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile reflect on the state of the country 30 years into its democracy
South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile has today, delivered a keynote address on the second day of the conference co-hosted by the University of Johannesburg and the National School of Government, to reflect on the state of South Africa 30 years into its democracy. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ch…
South African Conference on Essential and Vegetable Oils underway in the country's capital
South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), in partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the Southern African Essential Oils Producers Association (SAEOPA), is hosting the thir…
77% of South African consumers expect an increase in spending in the next six months on groceries
More than three-quarters or 77 per cent of South African consumers expect the most significant increase in spending in the next six months to be on groceries. This is among the key insights reflected in PWC South Africa's Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024: South African findings report. At the sa…
South Africa's Water Partnership Office facilitates private investment in water infrastructure projects
Over the past few weeks, South Africans have had a series of water cuts as the country's utility company, Rand Water embarked on extensive infrastructure maintenance. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the SA Local Government Association (Salga) have set up a Water Partnership Offi…
The second UN Tourism Regional Conference on Brand Africa concludes in Zambia
Delegates to the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa and the 2nd UN Tourism Regional Conference on brand Africa have concluded their meetings in Livingstone, with an agreement to work together in selling the tourism potential of Africa. More than 400 delegates among them 38 Ministers of Tour…