Local Is Lekker in Cape Town and the Western Cape As the economic downturn begins to bite across the world and the European Union scrambles to save the economies of countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy from ruin, the tourism industry is also beginning to feel the effects of the fallout.
What Lies Ahead for Business Success in 2012? With little sign of relief on the global economic front for the next year, 2012 will in all likelihood be as tough, if not tougher, than 2011, with the international leisure travel market unlikely to experience relief for the foreseeable future.
The 'Secrecy Bill': South Africa Going Retro? Concerns over the newly passed 'Secrecy Bill' being tantamount to a revival of apartheid legislation have sounded from many quarters since it was voted into effect on 22 November 2011.
South Africa's Thirst for Smart Gadgetry Attracts Another Play South Africa's increasing technological sophistication has compelled Huawei to enter the smartphones sector in the country. The Chinese global information and communications technology solutions provider is planning to roll out the phones in 2012.
Titans Building a Nation in Partnership Government and the private sector have a common interest: the wellbeing of the South African economy, stressed Dr Mathews Phosa, Treasurer General of the African National Congress, on the occasion of the annual Titans - Building a Nation event.
Client-Centric to the Core Old Mutual South Africa is a leading financial services provider in Southern Africa. It has a thorough understanding of savings and regulatory trends, and a clear vision for what the future holds.
Focus on Africa As a result of increasing stability, positive market reforms and a low level of financial services penetration, financial services companies are scrambling to gain a foothold on the African continent.
Converging on the Future Telkom's strategy to defend its turf while pursuing new sources of revenue is gaining momentum, maintains Nombulelo Moholi, who recently passed the six-month milestone as CEO of one of Africa's biggest telecommunications companies.
Mixing Business with Preservation While discussing the matter with Executive Head: Centre for Shipping Services at the South African Maritime Safety Authority, Sobantu Tilayi, of whether or not priority is placed on protecting the environment.