"I could not shake my love for farming," said Mahlatse Matlakane, a Limpopo farmer creating jobs in SA and shattering stereotypes.For the past 10 years, young African entrepreneurs have been recognised by the Anzisha Prize, which provides a cash prize, mentoring and training for the winner. This ye
Hopes of a Covid vaccine has driven investors to send 'record funds' to emerging markets, reports The Wall Street Journal.As the reality of a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine draws nearer, investors and money managers are investing money into emerging markets – some of which found themselves at t
At one point, EOH could not account for R700m as there was no work done and a further R160m was spent on questionable contracts.The Zondo commission was soothed by a breath of fresh air this week when EOH group CEO Stephen van Coller told how how he had prioritised clean governance at the IT service
Omnia has signalled its intention of rewarding shareholders with a special dividend or share buybacks, if Oro Agri transaction is approved.Omnia, once a darling of the JSE, published an impressive set of results for its interim period ended 30 September 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing
Tax payers have a window of opportunity to invest in the SME sector and turbo-charge the economic recovery, says Patrick Kuwana. The South African economy is weathering the same Covid-19 storm that other nations across the globe are experiencing. Same choppy seas but a very different boat with a uni
Women in South Africa bear a disproportionate burden of the HIV pandemic. According to UNAids figures, of the more than 7.7 million adults living with HIV in South Africa, 62.7% are women and new HIV infections among young women aged 15-24 were more than double than those among young men. It’s for t
The lockdown forced three South African women to leave their comfort zones to make ends meet. Uplifting stories of success in adversity.The nationwide lockdown, which brought several industries to a standstill, forced three women to leave their comfort zones in order to make ends meet. Clare Tennant
‘There’s something in the air in Hollywood’, sings Madonna in the pop melody named after Tinseltown itself. According to Alistair Duff, the Detroit-born songstress isn’t wrong. As trends change and years pass, Hollywood remains unfaltering. The town of glitz and glamour is a place where dreams are m
The state promised that SA would see corrupt government officials being arrested. The growing list of arrests now stands at over 100 people.President Cyril Ramaphosa, along with the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), made several promises to South Africans that they could expect to
SA's renewable energy sector is young, with various players wanting a piece of the pie. However, Chris Yelland says progress is being made. South Africa’s renewable energy sector is young, with various players and stakeholders wanting a piece of the pie. According to Bloomberg, Eskom may only make t
Nomcebo Zikode, the songstress who penned the hit Jerusalema, spoke to BizNews about the viral sensation that has been embraced worldwide.Jerusalema is the South African hit that has got the world – from Italian monks to Zimbabwean farm hands – dancing and finding hope amid the gloom of the Covid-19
South Africans are serious about coffee. In October the the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development gazetted amended regulations with new requirements for what qualifies as coffee. The new criteria mean that some of South Africa’s favourite brands can no longer call their produc
Teraco Data Environments is investing $250 million to build Africa’s largest data centre on a single site in Johannesburg.The Internet in South Africa can be traced back to Rhodes University in 1988, when three pioneers – Francois Jacot Guilarmod, Dave Wilson and Mike Lawrie – established an email l
Bank accounts reveal that consumer incomes are recovering quickly, after a dip earlier this year because of the Covid-19 lockdown.The Covid-19 lockdowns hammered the SA economy, sparking wide-spread concern that the country is heading for a financial crisis. But an examination of take-home pay flowi
Jooste and Ace are still running free, SA is in a deep recession, but luckily South Africa is a country of miracles, says entrepreneur.Alan Knott-Craig is one of South Africa’s most inspirational entrepreneurs – in addition to launching innovative companies, he is generous with his ideas. He has a k
SA is undoubtedly in a tough spot at the moment. Despite this, Rob Opie thinks that we're on the right path - thanks to 'real leaders'South Africa has had a rough couple of years. Daily corruption, crime and Covid-19 fight each other for centre stage in the headlines. As South Africans, we are faced
The state is charging Bongani Bongo with corruption in land deals amounting to R124m during his tenure as an official in Mpumalanga in 2012. The latest arrests of officials involved in corruption include Bongani Bongo, former state security minister and ally of deputy president David Mabuza. While h
Investment banking firm BNP Paribas says the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement is not a major game changer for South African assets.Investment banking firm BNP Paribas has released its latest economic research note, entitled ‘South Africa MTBPS: Details matter’,off the back of Finance Minister Tit
Following the recent FNB action against Edward Zuma, BizNews visitors are wondering: are the corrupt finally being brought to justice?Jacob Zuma’s eldest son, Edward, was a little upset to find that his bank account had been frozen when he walked into a Durban branch of FNB. The bank accounts of Zum
Sharing good news about the state of the planet may lessen people’s willingness to get involved in solving problems or changing damaging behavior.Granted, the world is full of problems and it’s sometimes hard not be overly involved in wishing we could find solutions to critical global issues like po
By Jackie CameronSouth Africa’s biggest cities are preparing to source their own power after the energy ministry approved letting them wean themselves off state utility Eskom. The country has subjected cities to outages for the past 13 years. Johannesburg and Cape Town, which have a combined populat
Johannesburg and Cape Town plan to diversify away from the electricity produced mainly from coal by Eskom to more sustainable sources such as solar. Debt threatens South Africa’s economic prospects, warned Finance Minister Tito Mboweni recently, and Eskom’s stands at about R488 billion. Hundreds of
Covid-19 pushed a Johannesburg entrepreneur to convert a collapsing restaurant into a Gourmet Grocer and helping other small businesses to survive.Restaurateur Larry Hodes was facing the harsh reality of closing his upmarket restaurant due to the financial impact of Covid-19. The transforming of a r
Eskom CEO André de Ruyter can't reward whistleblower Bianca Goodson, but encouraged her plans to launch a whistleblowing consultancy. Eskom CEO André de Ruyter, in response to the heart-rending letter by whistleblower Bianca Goodson, has thrown down a challenge and opportunity to the person who lift