Budget Speech: Government Must Create Conditions For SMMEs To Grow Into Larger Enterprises
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is scheduled to deliver his maiden budget speech on Wednesday, 23 February. The country’s SMME sector, which has been hard hit by the impact of COVID-19, load shedding, record high fuel prices, a lackluster economy and political unrest, will be hoping for announcements that highlight and support some of […]
Standard Bank Is Powering Sustainable, Decentralised Electricity Supply With Its PowerPulse Offering
Standard Bank Group is powering real impact with its latest offering: PowerPulse, an innovative digital platform designed and built to transform the way we produce, deliver and consume energy in South Africa, and in time, across the African continent. Through PowerPulse, Standard Bank is helping clients source alternative means of energy production. This platform guides […]
CHEFS Foodhall To Be Headed By Award-winning Restaurateur George Jardine
CHEFS Foodhall, South Africa’s first owner-operated foodhall group, is excited to announce that award-winning restaurateur George Jardine has been appointed Culinary Director of the group and Executive Chef of the first of its market-style eateries. With its first outlet launching in Cape Town’s Cavendish Square in early May, CHEFS Foodhall aims to revive the concept of […]
Effective Implementation Of PPPs Is Critical To Address Infrastructure Deficit In Africa
By Teddy Daka, Co-CEO, Zutari The African Union (AU) has noted the clear impact of infrastructure deficits on African competitiveness, recognising this as “a continental problem that requires a continental solution”. Regional integration through infrastructure programmes is expected to overcome constraints imposed by scale and location, and improve the competitiveness of African producers, connecting consumers […]
Xylem Opens A Regional Hub Office For East Africa In Nairobi, Kenya
Xylem, the leading global provider of pure water solutions and an ardent supporter of African countries, has opened its newest regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya. The offices will serve as a hub for Xylem, its partners, and customers across East Africa. The new offices represent a major investment for Xylem in Kenya and the East African […]
Radisson Hotel Group Projects A Strong Growth In 2022 With A Key Focus On Its Lifestyle Business And Extended Stay Proposition
Radisson Hotel Group continued its ambitious growth and development plan with nearly 200 signings in 2021. The group plans to add 400 new signed hotels in 2022 in EMEA and Asia. In 2022, Radisson Hotel Group will continue the strong expansion plan of its popular luxury lifestyle Radisson Collection brand with many openings in key […]
African Investment Forum On Sustainable Development
Chinelo Anohu, Head and Senior Director of the Africa Investment Forum The current tensions in Ukraine and how reliant Europe is on Russia for its energy supply should serve as an urgent wake-up call for the global community to invest long-term to help develop sustainable resources and diversify countries’ energy portfolios. This couldn’t be truer […]
