Discusses a number of United States companies who have already started to reinvest in South Africa. IBM helped create ISG, a marketer that sells products from IBM and other companies; Reebok and Sara Lee; Plans of Motorola and Ford; Comments from Nigel Bruce, Johannesburg `Financial Mail.'年份...
The climate story is just one example of the many opportunities arising for Singapore-based companies to share knowledge with, invest in and work with other countries. Similar possibilities exist in the fields of maritime, logistics, flood management, urban planning and indeed finance. The UAE, a...
COVID-19 exacerbated the reality faced by many African businesses, resulting in business closures, low turnover, and loss of income. South Africa is by no means an exception with regard to the business impacts of the pandemic, as the country recorded the highest number of cases of COVID-19...
Not to mention, the easiest way to accurately forecast how much money you’ll need to invest in your business is to talk to people who have started similar businesses, or who advise those businesses. Accurate financial projections can be the difference between finishing the quarter strong and no...
To explore more, DHL Express conducted an in-depth survey with SMEs across the world, exploring their approaches to sustainability; how much of a priority it is within their business strategy, their willingness to invest in low-emissions logistics, the biggest challenges they face in doing...
AfricaInformation on the potential costs of HIV/AIDS to the private sector is needed if companies are to be given a financial incentive to invest in prevention and treatment interventions. To estimate the cost of HIV/AIDS to businesses in southern Africa using company-specific data on employees,...
The amount and type of debt a company carries factors into strategic decisions such as acquisitions, expansions, and capital investments. Excessive debt can lead to unmanageable interest payments and financial uncertainty, but smart borrowing also can be essential to invest in growth initiatives and ma...
Kenyan banks resist interest rate cuts despite Central Bank pushThe failure to lower interest rates in tandem with the Central Bank Rate (CBR) risks hurting Kenya’s economic growth. Back on track? Transnet Freight to allow third-party operators to break South Africa’s logjamAn incr...
Our focus on training and the operating systems that support the restaurant are in place to make our team and our franchisees efficient and successful. We're looking for franchisees and qualified investors with a passion for food who want to invest in a brand that will lead the fast casual...
IFC announced an investment in a new fund by LeapFrog Investments, one of the largest private equity groups dedicated to impact investing in emerging markets, to improve fast-growing health and financial services firms' access to growth capital and support job creation in Africa, South Asia, and...