The challenges of funding Sub-Saharan infrastructure
Sub-Saharan Africa: The challenges, misconceptions and financing involved in Infrastructure projects in the region
View ArticleSouth Africa pins hopes on the land of the rising sun
Can Japan, the third largest economy in the world help South Africa to get back onto the path of growth
View ArticleSAA is central to the economy says CEO, but is it fit for purpose?
As Africa’s aviation industry grows, South Africa’s state-owned carrier may contribute to the economy, but many criticise the SAA structure
View ArticleGreenpop Trees for Zambia Conference of Action
Ever wondered what a Conference of Action would be like? Greenpop’s Trees for Zambia Project calls itself just that. A learning, doing, action-based event in one of the world’s most beautiful spots –...
View ArticleThe struggle continues – Dr Ramphele speaks to GTA part 2
In the second of our interviews with Dr Ramphele the leader of new party Agang, we speak to her about land reform and whether she can make a dent on the ANC's majority.
View ArticleIs Zambia scaring off investors?
Zambia's President Sata risks alienating investors with radical measures
View ArticleNigeria fails to hand over power stations to investors
Udeme Akpan examines the hold-ups in the Nigerian power privatisation programme.
View ArticleBluegrass Digital – Connecting With The Continent
Building local partnerships is key to success in Pan African markets
View ArticleAviation Africa
Mark Kapchanga examines the world of African airlines and considers why they may be on the cusp of another boom in passenger numbers
View ArticleGateway to Africa, June 2013 – Read online – Free download
In this month’s exciting new issue of Gateway to Africa Magazine we look at: Can SA ride the African wave?
View ArticleMike Fannin of deVere: “South Africans need to rethink the way they retire”
South Africans remain overwhelmingly invested in discretionary offshore pension funds - but financial expert Mike Fannin of deVere consulting, now returned to South Africa after years in London...
View ArticleAsda is only the latest major UK retailer to set up contact centre in Cape Town
Having been in the country since 2004, Asda has been reaping the benefits of South Africa's superior BPO offering for years. The time had come to ramp up operations to 600-plus employees.
View ArticleCape Town CBD exerts global pull on BPO clients
Despite continuing global uncertainty, Cape Town’s central business district is capitalising on ever-improving data links to lure BPO investment away from traditional markets like India and the...
View ArticleBPO in the Western Cape: how has Government come to the party?
What is the exact level of national, provincial and city-level support for the business processing industry in Cape Town and the Western Cape?
View ArticleSouth African youth, BPO and the looming skills mismatch
Business process outsourcing has been embraced by successive provincial and national governments in South Africa as a potent weapon against unemployment, particularly among the youth. BPO jobs tend to...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s telecoms costs have fallen by 90 per cent in past decade – and...
The fall in telecoms costs has made South Africa more competitive as a BPO destination - but may have broader spinoffs outside this sector as well
View ArticleFreelance writer wanted for business publication Gateway To Africa
An ideal opportunity for journalism students or graduates to build a portfolio of published work, writing for a business focused publication.
View ArticleGauteng carves out a niche in outsourcing industry with unique incentives...
We take a closer look at how Gauteng Province's incentive proposition to business process outsourcers complements national incentives
View ArticleGauteng carves out a niche in outsourcing industry with unique incentives...
Part II of our feature explores the specific urban and workforce features that enhance Gauteng's long-term prospects to become a major outsourcing world outsourcing centre
View ArticleAs South Africa’s outsourcing star rises, Rand falls – and overseas firms...
Though the sight of new contact centres opening up has become a common feature of South Africa's larger cities this millennium, it is the Rand's steep decline in 2013 has seen a new phenomenon emerge:...
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