The new XC40, Volvo’s first premium compact SUV, is now available in South Africa. With the title of 2018 European Car of the Year already under its belt, the SUV is set to create yet another stir for the Volvo brand in South Africa where the XC90, S90 and V90 Cross Country have paved the […]
While the overall business environment for women appears to be improving in South Africa, there is a clear divide between businesses that are gender-equitable and those that aren’t. According to a new report from Grant Thornton, nearly a third of senior positions in South Africa are occupied by women, but 20% of the businesses in […]
Global provider of digital, technology and operations services Accenture has appointed Vukani Mngxati country managing director for South Africa effective May 1, with responsibility for driving Accenture’s growth strategy in sub-Sahara Africa. Mngxati will succeed William Mzimba who has been Accenture’s country managing director for South Africa since 2006 and with Accenture for 18 years. […]
SearchInform, a Russian developer of information security systems – has entered the South African market. The Russian company has signed a partnership agreement with Condyn, a local provider of information and security solutions located in Centurion. Condyn will present the SearchInform product in the region. The new partnership will lift the profile of the SearchInform […]
The Labour Laws Amendment Bill, first introduced to South Africa’s parliament in November 2015, and has been passed by the National Assembly. If it passes the review process by the National Council of Provinces and authorised by the President, it will ensure that fathers have the right to ten consecutive days leave when a child […]
Honeywell International Inc. has announced that Comair has selected its suite of advanced cockpit technologies for its future fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. “Our new fleet additions will enable us to be on the cutting edge of aerospace technology and in a leadership position among the airlines in region,” said Erik Venter, chief executive […]
Vodacom World, the company’s flagship cellular mall, centrally situated in Midrand, will undergo major renovations for a period of six months and will be closed from 17 March reopening late 2018. When completed, Vodacom World will offer a truly unique experience for customers of all ages, showcasing the latest consumer technologies and offering a personalised […]
The Nigerian Community in South Africa said a member, identified as Desmond, was stabbed and almost set ablaze during a xenophobic attack in Rustenberg, North-West Province area. Mr Adetola Olubajo, the President of Nigerian Union, South Africa, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. He said, “Desmond is a Nigerian hair […]
Isuzu Motors has launched its business operations in South Africa. This follows the announcement of last year where Isuzu had said that it would purchase the light commercial vehicle operations in Port Elizabeth and also the balance of shareholding in its Isuzu Trucks South Africa operations. Speaking at the event which was held at manufacturing […]
Global sales CRM platform, Pipedrive, has published its annual ‘Global Sales Review 2017’ report analyzing tens of thousands of sales teams worldwide. The anonymized metadata provides a snapshot of sales performances across 34 different countries, and spans a range of sectors. Insights from Pipedrive’s user base of 70,000 companies help the platform to design valuable […]
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South African President Jacob Zuma resigned Wednesday, bringing an end to his scandal-marred tenure and leaving the nation’s leadership in the hands of the ruling African National Congress’s new leader, Cyril Ramaphosa. “The ANC should never be divided in my name,” Zuma said in a televised address to the nation. “I have therefore come to the […]
See the video Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has resigned after days of defying orders from the ruling African National Congress to leave office and on the eve of a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a televised address to the nation late on Wednesday, the 75-year-old said he was a disciplined member of the […]
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced new financing of R1.2 billion, $100 million, to support FNB’s lending to small and medium enterprises, with a focus on women-owned businesses. The financing falls under the IFC SME Push Program, a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder initiative that intends to promote lending and strengthen support for small […]
Integrated oil and gas company Total has signed an agreement to sell a 25 per cent interest in the Exploration Block 11B/12B, offshore South Africa, to Qatar Petroleum. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. “This transaction enhances the partnership on Block 11B/12B in preparation for the high potential exploration well scheduled to be drilled […]
It’s happening in Cape Town! Information reaching us says the Volkswagen Polo Vivo continues its streak as South Africa’s best-selling passenger car in October 2017, reports Naamsa. In addition, it also retained its position as SA’s leading budget car; outselling its nearest rival by 792 units. Learn more
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South Africa’s assessment expert has undermined to make legitimate move against KPMG for repudiating a report it dispatched that was utilized to ruin the previous finance minister, dragging the accounting firm further into a developing political embarrassment. The withdrawal of the report a week ago put KPMG amidst a battle between two sides of the […]
Africa economic giants stumble, as Ethiopia outperforms peers, Africa’s economic giants, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt, have been stumbling recently. Rising security risks and political instability in Egypt, economic downturn and militancy in Nigeria and escalating political risks in South Africa led to doubts whether the balance between risks and opportunities in these markets is […]
The chairman of the Nigeria Union in the North West Province of South Africa, Chacaodili Nwanedo, has revealed that no fewer than 200 small businesses in the area are owned by Nigerians. Nwanedo made his comments in Rustenberg South Africa on Tuesday July 11, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He […]
Bobotie is a delicacy that many people in South Africa consider as very delicious. Don’t leave SA without tasting it! This above, is known as Biltong and butternut quiche. Together with Cape Malay dish, both are the darlings of the people living in South Africa. And here is our darling Samoosa, a Cape Malay dish […]
It is no longer the story of men raping women but of women raping men and then taking it to the next level: stealing their sperm. As of now, no arrests have been made in South Africa. Read a preview of the story: Read full story
President Zuma of South Africa is taking it serious. He has given clear-cut details of a land holdings bill, which will bar foreigners from buying land in South Africa. Furthermore, reports say that land ownership by individuals will be restricted to 12,000 hectares.
In case you don’t know, the man in the picture above, a military man is a South African soldier. Nigeria has hired about 100 of these kind of fighter to help fight against Boko Haram. Recall that Chadian fighters have already entered Nigeria and begun battling against Boko Haram forces in the north, all these […]
Press release The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has become the first regional EPA in Africa to be fully operational after its implementation by Mozambique. Mozambique was the last piece of the SADC-EPA jigsaw to fall into place. The other five countries – Botswana, Lesotho, […]
South Atlantic Cable System, the first submarine cable system across the South Atlantic is in the final stretch of its installation between Africa and South America. Angola Cables, the company overseeing installation and the operations of SACS, and NEC Corporation, a Japanese system integrator of highest quality fibre optic cable systems and the turn-key contractor […]
The top ten economies by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Africa all have active competition regulation, save for Angola and Nigeria but those countries are in the process of establishing completion law regimes, which are expected to be up and running soon. About twenty countries currently have functional competition law regimes, several more have enacted […]
Vodacom has become the first African mobile network to exceed 80% population coverage on 4G. Vodacom now provides 80.12 per cent 4G coverage in South Africa, with 99.78 per cent of the population covered by 3G and 99.97 per cent covered by 2G. The accelerated rural coverage programme, outlined by Vodacom in June last year, […]
U.S. manufacturer and innovator of mobile accessories Mobile Outfitters Africa has officially opened its first outlet in Africa at Mall of Africa, South Africa’s largest shopping mall and home to over 300 shops, many of which are flagship stores. In 2009, the Mobile Outfitters brand opened their first location, and now you can find their […]
The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. – – – – – EVENTS: *Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to name his new cabinet. GLOBAL MARKETS Resource stocks were on a roll in Asia on Thursday as oil prices hit […]
