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Aircraft management company AXIS Aviation launches in South Africa
AXIS Aviation will now manage two South African entities in Johannesburg and Cape Town, each with its own FBO facility.
MTN selects M&C Saatchi Abel as its global marketing partner
M&C Saatchi Abel was selected following a meticulous process for their expertise in fostering growth and enhancing brand value for multinational corporations.
[South Africa] Johannesburg Stock Exchange proposes amendments to listing requirements
As part of its continued commitment to creating an enabling environment for listed companies, the JSE has announced the proposed amendments to its Listings Requirements to introduce the Market Segmentation Project aimed at the smaller issuers on the Main Board of the exchange.
The Radisson brand enters Cape Town with the newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Radisson Hotel Group brings the renowned Radisson brand to South Africa's "Mother City" with the rebranding of Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore.
[South Africa] Volkswagen announces R4 billion investment in Kariega plant
The changes being made in preparation for the production of the new SUV also affords training and upskilling opportunities for Volkswagen Group Africa’s production employees.
Global asset manager Rohatyn Group sells South Africa-based Portfolio Company BevCo to Varun Beverages
The company operates five manufacturing facilities across South Africa with an installed capacity of 3,600 bottles per minute
South African used car platform WeBuyCars lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
WeBuyCars, a prominent and recognised brand within the pre-owned motor vehicle market, established over 23 years ago, has listed on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) under the share code "WBC."
Global merchandising firm SPAR Group announces sale of interest in South Africa
These transactions have been approved by the SPAR Board of Directors and are expected to close in the second quarter.
Heineken invests R2.3bn in its returnable bottling programme in South Africa
The move, which will see the Heineken beer brand move into returnable glass, aligns to the company’s global ambition of net zero carbon by 2040 as per the Dutch Brewers’ “Brew a Better World” strategy.
[South Africa] Adenia Partners acquires last mile delivery services company The Courier Guy
Through the acquisition, Adenia will look to capitalise on the significant growth opportunities within South Africa's last-mile delivery sector, driven by the exponential growth of e-commerce.
[South Africa] Volkswagen Group Africa unveils R20 million airbag deployment centre
The new facility will boost the plant’s airbag testing capacity to 150% of its previous output.
[South Africa] Sasol and Transnet announce rail transport partnership
Under the five-year agreement, Transnet will deliver ammonia from Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg facilities to the company’s customers through a dedicated fleet of 128 ammonia tankers. In turn, Sasol will fund Transnet’s maintenance and repair programme for the fleet.
[East Africa Business Week] Bob Koigi: DR Congo’s factor in the integration agenda
The recent entry of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the East African Community has heralded a new economic dispensation expanding the regional market.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: Come dry season, food production and supply chain gain emphasis
As we have established time and again, fertile lands and an able, skilled workforce are a vital combination for a thriving agricultural sector.
[Column[Sammar Essmat: How COVID-19 is pushing MENA companies to embrace flex work
Women in the MENA region have long found it difficult to balance the demands of home, family, and work a major reason why only a quarter of Egyptian women work outside the home.
IFC, U.N. to support stock exchanges in advancing SDGs and climate efforts
IFC and the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE), announced an expanded partnership to support stock exchanges and companies in emerging markets in addressing sustainability-related issues.
Nigeria's Daystar Power secures $20m facility from IFC
Daystar Power, a provider of hybrid solar power solutions to businesses in West Africa, announced the closing of a $20 million facility from International Finance Corporation (IFC).
IFC appoints Makhtar Diop as Managing Director and Executive Vice President
World Bank Group President David Malpass has announced the appointment of Makhtar Diop as Managing Director and Executive Vice President to head the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank Group.