Fintech venture funding in Africa
More than 70 percent of Fintech venture funding in Africa has gone to retail payment and consumer credit start-ups, writes Ameya Upadhyay, an investments principal at Omidyar Network. This is…
Global risks for doing business
Unemployment and underemployment represent the biggest risk for doing business around the world. That is the view of more than 12 000 business people across 140 economies, according to findings…
Lets ring-fence new tax for social services
Clive Mphambela Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube recently announced a 2 cents in the dollar tax on electronic transactions as the country moves to broaden the tax…
Imperatives for business
Tawanda Collins Muzamwese The rise in sustainability reporting Over the past two decades, the number of companies making sustainability claims and writing Sustainability Reports has increased. According to the Global…
Meet FC Platinum’s CAF opponents
Africa Moyo Fc Platinum has won this year’s Castle Premier Soccer League title with four games to spare and uppermost in their minds are plans to reach the group stages…
Fidelity licences small-scale gold buyers
Ishemunyoro Chingwere Fidelity Printers and Refineries (FPR) has issued 21 small-scale gold buying licences as part of efforts to plug in gold leakages particularly in the small scale sector. The…
Mazda prioritises driving performance
Tokyo. — Mazda Motor Corp will continue focusing on driving performance over fuel economy, its chief executive said, even as the Japanese carmaker follows bigger rivals in bringing more electric…
Why removal of South Africa’s tax boss is key to Ramaphosa’s chances of success
Dirk Kotze South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has changed the country’s political landscape significantly since he came to power in February 2018. This has strengthened his position to carry out…
South Africa’s Woolworths posts 2.7 pct rise in 20-week sales
JOHANNESBURG – South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 2.7 percent rise in sales for the 20 weeks ended Nov. 12, helped by its local food and Australian…
South Africa’s Woolworths posts 2.7 pct rise in 20-week sales
JOHANNESBURG – South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 2.7 percent rise in sales for the 20 weeks ended Nov. 12, helped by its local food and Australian businesses.



