Business

Simon Mann: A gun for hire, with conditions

Simon Mann, Former mercenary talks about the forces that destabilise African governments and the changing state of the mercenary business. ...

South Africa and Australia fight for mega radio telescope project

A decision on the winning bid for the world's most powerful radio telescope has been postponed. ...

Nicky Newton-King: Stronger Africa offering is key to JSE’s sustainability

Nicky Newton-King became chief executive of the JSE in January, 16 years after joining. She must help the exchange weather the storms of the ... global economy.

FTSE and the ASEA put Africa on the radar

A new partnership has been formed that seeks to highlight the rise and fall of Africa's top stocks for international investors. ...

Frannie Léautier: Turning research into action

A former vice-president of the World Bank, Dr Léautier has headed the ACBF since July 2009. ...

Tourism: From near and far in South Africa

From elephant safaris to mystical forests, South Africa is widening both the activities it offers, as well as the scope of visitors. ...

South Sudan After independence, the celebration continues

Weddings are booming and the event-planning industry is taking off in the world's newest country. ...

Will Kenya’s property bubble burst?

Interest rates are making mortgages unaffordable for many and the construction boom has temporarily stalled, but demand continues to outstrip ... supply.

Stock Exchanges: Ghana finds an alternative way to make money

The main board wants to bring smaller businesses into the investment game and offer new exit options to private-equity investors. ...

Tweeting all over Africa

Twitter came of age in Africa in 2011, according to a study by Portland Communications and Tweetminster of geo-located tweets from the ... continent.