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Cyber and digital skills top growth threats to private business

Cyber and digital skills top growth threats to private business

Growth confidence is high amongst private business owners, for the 12-month and 36-month outlook,...

IBM Think Johannesburg officially opened by SA Deputy Minister of Communications

IBM Think Johannesburg officially opened by SA Deputy Minister of Communications

South African Deputy Communications Minister, Pinky Kekana officially opened the IBM Think Johannesburg event...

How to motivate young minds to drive innovation through IoT

How to motivate young minds to drive innovation through IoT

SqwidNet, a Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched the second phase...

  • Cyber and digital skills top growth threats to private business

    June 20th, 2018

    Cyber and digital skills top growth threats to private business

    Growth confidence is high amongst private business owners, for the 12-month and 36-month outlook, but technology and digital skill threats loom large on the horizon. This is according to research among 722 private business owners as part of PwC’s 21st Annual Global CEO survey. Eighty-five percent of business leaders surveyed are confident about their growth […]

  • SAICA charges former Eskom CFO Anoj Singh with misconduct

    June 20th, 2018

    SAICA charges former Eskom CFO Anoj Singh with misconduct

    The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) announced on 19 June 2018, that it has charged disgraced former Eskom Chief Financial Officer, Anoj Singh, with misconduct following extensive period of investigation. Signh resigned from Eskom in January 2018 after being placed on suspension by the power utility in September 2017 following allegations that he […]

  • Private Equity Africa Awards 2018 winners announced

    June 20th, 2018

    Private Equity Africa Awards 2018 winners announced

    Private Equity Africa (PEA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 GP and Advisor Awards. The awards saw 26 firms collect the much coveted accolades at the 7th Annual PEA Awards Gala Dinner hosted at London’s prestigious Langham hotel on 12th June, which attracted over 200 industry professionals. The recipient of this year’s […]

  • Sibanye-Stillwater commits to improving safety at its operations

    June 20th, 2018

    Sibanye-Stillwater commits to improving safety at its operations

    Further to the announcement released on Thursday 14 June 2018 advising of the tragic loss of five employees who passed away after entering an area at its Kloof Ikamva mine that is not currently mined, on 11 June 2018, Sibanye-Stillwater wishes to provide an update on safety at its operations. Sibanye-Stillwater has recently experienced a […]

  • FNB focuses on growing female entrepreneurs in South Africa

    June 20th, 2018

    FNB focuses on growing female entrepreneurs in South Africa

    FNB has set its sights on growing women owned and led businesses in South Africa, a commitment that has seen the bank enter into partnerships to facilitate mentorship for some of the most promising enterprises. The bank has a good foundation to build on, as 38% of all new business accounts opened with FNB Business […]

  • IBM Think Johannesburg officially opened by SA Deputy Minister of Communications

    June 20th, 2018

    IBM Think Johannesburg officially opened by SA Deputy Minister of Communications

    South African Deputy Communications Minister, Pinky Kekana officially opened the IBM Think Johannesburg event today, 20 June 2018 at the Kyalami Race Track. Kekana began her address by thanking the current IBM South Africa Country General Manager, Hamilton Ratshefola and his team for inviting the South African Government to the event. The IBM Think Johannesburg, […]

  • South African Finance Minister visits Volkswagen Group South Africa

    June 19th, 2018

    South African Finance Minister visits Volkswagen Group South Africa

    South African Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene recently visited Volkswagen Group South Africa in Uitenhage to see the operations of one of the automotive manufacturers in South Africa. Volkswagen has been a popular passenger manufacturer in South Africa. Volkswagen’s Uitenhage plant will produce about 137 000 Polos and Polo Vivos this year with over 80 […]

  • How to motivate young minds to drive innovation through IoT

    June 19th, 2018

    How to motivate young minds to drive innovation through IoT

    SqwidNet, a Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched the second phase of the SA IoT University Challenge with a webinar introducing the eleven finalists to the Sigfox network and giving them training on how to use the development kits they have received. The programme, which was launched earlier this year, is aimed […]

  • Woolworths partners with Foodforward SA for food security

    June 19th, 2018

    Woolworths partners with Foodforward SA for food security

    Woolworths has announced that it is joining forces with national non-profit organisation (NPO), FoodForward SA to increase access to food across the country. The new partnership, which includes a ZAR3 million commitment over the next three years, will focus on increasing the organisation’s capacity to re-distribute the edible, surplus food it collects from producers, manufacturers, […]

  • Global financial capital decisions influence returns for local investors

    June 19th, 2018

    Global financial capital decisions influence returns for local investors

    It was a big week for global monetary policy. The three main central banks met to decide on interest rates, and as usual the impacts are felt far and wide, very much including South Africa. With our large, open and liquid financial markets, decisions made in the world’s financial capitals influence the returns of local […]

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  • SAICA charges former Eskom CFO Anoj Singh with misconduct

    The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) announced on 19 June 2018, that it has charged disgraced former Eskom Chief Financial Officer, Anoj Singh, with misconduct following extensive period of investigation. Signh resigned from Eskom in January 2018 after being placed on suspension by the power utility in September 2017 following allegations that he

    SAICA charges former Eskom CFO Anoj Singh with misconduct
  • Private Equity Africa Awards 2018 winners announced

    Private Equity Africa (PEA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 GP and Advisor Awards. The awards saw 26 firms collect the much coveted accolades at the 7th Annual PEA Awards Gala Dinner hosted at London’s prestigious Langham hotel on 12th June, which attracted over 200 industry professionals. The recipient of this year’s

    Private Equity Africa Awards 2018 winners announced
  • FNB focuses on growing female entrepreneurs in South Africa

    FNB has set its sights on growing women owned and led businesses in South Africa, a commitment that has seen the bank enter into partnerships to facilitate mentorship for some of the most promising enterprises. The bank has a good foundation to build on, as 38% of all new business accounts opened with FNB Business

    FNB focuses on growing female entrepreneurs in South Africa
  • Global financial capital decisions influence returns for local investors

    It was a big week for global monetary policy. The three main central banks met to decide on interest rates, and as usual the impacts are felt far and wide, very much including South Africa. With our large, open and liquid financial markets, decisions made in the world’s financial capitals influence the returns of local

    Global financial capital decisions influence returns for local investors
  • Plan to transform South Africa’s construction sector ready for approval

    South African National Roads Agency (SOC) (SANRAL) final version of the transformation policy that intends to reshape the construction and engineering sectors will now be submitted to the National Cabinet for approval. When implemented the new policy will set clearly-defined targets for the participation of black contractors, suppliers and professionals in all projects and procurement

    Plan to transform South Africa’s construction sector ready for approval
  • AFIG Funds CEO gets 2018 Africa Private Equity Outstanding Leadership Award

    Private Equity Africa (PEA) awarded Papa Ndiaye, AFIG Funds Chief Executive Officer, the 2018 Outstanding Leadership Award at a ceremony held in London Tuesday night. PEA is the pre-eminent magazine on Private Equity in Africa. It is in recognition of PE professionals who have helped shape the industry. “It is quite an honor to be

    AFIG Funds CEO gets 2018 Africa Private Equity Outstanding Leadership Award

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    May 24th, 2018
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    Agility, a global logistics provider, has leased warehouse space in the Agility Warehouse Park in Ghana to Cummins for a new West African Distribution Center. Many firms operating on the continent are experiencing shortages of professional industrial space. The...

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    September 15th, 2017
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    August 23rd, 2017
    Women in engineering make strides in defence industry

    Although South Africa’s engineering sector is making progress in attracting women in both technical and leadership roles, the journey ahead remains a long and challenging one, especially in the defence industry. According to statistics by South African NGO Women in Engineering (WomEng), women...

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