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OTT video service Viu officially launched in South Africa at the end of February, with the exclusive digital rights to SABC and e.tv shows – the equivalent of Showmax showcasing DStv content. The app, which is available in 16 other countries, is geared for the SA market with a focus on local content, and offers a hybrid of both free and paid-for content. Get price

Why is Africa Booming?

Africa is the place to go in 2018. It's booming! and the lodges are filling up fast. We are already booking lodges for 2019! So why is African tourism booming? Africa is growing in popularity according to Travel Pulse.Part of this is due to several social media Get price

German TV film: Germans flee 'right

German TV film: Germans flee 'right-wing extremists' to 'booming South Africa' A German television movie describes the fate of a family fleeing the persecution of a totalitarian system in life-threatening circumstances because right-wing extremists have taken over power Germany. Get price

Business booming for India and South Africa

South Africa and India have much to offer each other – this is the view of industry professionals and government representatives, who came together at the India-South Africa business forum, held in Pretoria in May. Trade and Industry minister Rob Davies, left, Indian Get price

Africa's booming cities face a severe toilet crisis

Africa's booming cities face a severe toilet crisis By RODNEY MUHUMUZA July 27, 2019 GMT 1 of 4 In this photo of Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Kampala Capital City Authority workers empty latrines in Makindye Lukuli, Uganda. Africa faces a population boom Get price

Economy of South Africa

The formal economy of South Africa has its beginnings in the arrival of Dutch settlers in 1652, originally sent by the Dutch East India Company to establish a provisioning station for passing ships. As the colony increased in size, with the arrival of French Huguenots and German citizens, some of the colonists were set free to pursue commercial farming, leading to the dominance of agriculture Get price

The Fastest Growing Industries in the Booming African

South Africa has developed a regulated banking system with a Central Bank, some large financially strong banks, and several smaller banks. Nigeria, on the other hand, consolidated 89 banks to 25 banks to unlock it's sector's potential. Apparel and Retail Get price

How South Africa Is Booming From A Business Aspect

2017/1/17South Africa's economy has recorded a steady rate of growth for years now, so it's unsurprising that the country is fast gaining a formidable reputation as a place to do business. Although 2015 saw a slight drop in growth, South Africa is still recognised as one of the planet's major emerging economies – here's why. Get price

Booming Properties

This small town that forms part of the Vaal Triangle is one of South Africa's leading industrial cities neighboured by Vereeniging and burg. The attractive riverfront surroundings lend well to large properties with beautiful views and easy access to the Vaal River. Get price

Opinion: Across South Africa, the gig economy is

South Africa's freelancers have opportunities to grow and thrive like never before, while the future of work will continue to encompass freelance work as it evolves. Freelance work has grown exponentially in the last decade. In the year 2000, freelance workers were Get price

Africa is booming (figures IMF)

2008/5/22In Nigeria and South Africa the film and publicity industry are flourisng. Organising the WK football in South Africa in 2010, - the largest event that ever in Africa took place - not only means a large economic stimulant for entirely Southern Africa but gives Africans also the affirmative that they are capable to host such a big event. Get price

South Africa's Booming Industry by Nevin, Tom

In the old South Africa, prostitution and pornography were so heavily policed that even taking a peep at a girlie magazine could land you in jail. But everything has changed under the new, more liberal government and the industry is booming as never before. We Get price

What You Don't Know About South Africa's Booming

The history of South Africa's vineyards dates as far back as 1655. On 2 February, 1659, the first wine was made from South Africa's grapes. The wine evolution was led by Cape Governor, Van Riebeeck and was progressed by Simon van der Stel, his successor. Get price

For an Intimate Look at South Africa's Booming Art

2018/10/2For an Intimate Look at South Africa's Booming Art Scene, Head to the Townships By Lindsay Lambert Day Oct 2, 2018 share this article By Tony Campbell / Shutterstock Langa Township is brimming with art, both on the streets and in private homes. Get price

'An indictment of South Africa': whites

Anyone who cares about South Africa "would rightly be offended by what Orania represents, which is an enduring legacy of racial mobilisation". Orapeleng Moraladi, Northern Cape secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, blames the town's continued existence on the courts, an uncooperative Orania leadership, and a lack of political will from the ANC. Get price

Why homeschooling is booming in SA

In South Africa, lack of placement for learners is a worsening problem, particularly in the Western Cape and Gauteng. Parents jump through multiple costly, complicated and time-consuming hoops to attempt to have their children placed in the school of their choice but are often unsuccessful. Get price

Why Africa is booming: Further watching and reading

Kicking off TEDGlobal 2007, themed "Africa: The Next Chapter," South African investment banker Euvin Naidoo takes a data-driven look at the investment opportunities in Africa. The signs he sees that the economy is in a turnaround: decreasing inflation, currencies stabilizing and a growing middle class. Get price

Illegal cigarette sales booming in South Africa

2020/6/15South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance chairperson Ntando Shadrack Sibisi said millions of rands were being lost to illicit sales by the the South African Revenue Service daily. "SARS is losing R36-million ($2.1 million U.S.) per day in excise revenue since the lockdown started, which amounts to R1.5 billion a month," Sibisi said, approximately $87 million. Get price

Opinion: Across South Africa, the gig economy is

South Africa's freelancers have opportunities to grow and thrive like never before, while the future of work will continue to encompass freelance work as it evolves. Freelance work has grown exponentially in the last decade. In the year 2000, freelance workers were Get price

Dispatches: In South Africa, only the funeral industry is

2002/9/3In South Africa, it is estimated that a quarter of all pregnant women are infected with HIV. Nevirapine dramatically lowers the transmission rate between mother and child. "We have our hands tied," said one hospital's AIDS therapy coordinator, who declined to give his name. Get price

South African Auction Breaks Record as Foreign Buyers

2019/3/22Collectors from America and Europe are scouring Cape Town's booming art scene in search of deals as diverse as an expressive oil painting by South Africa's Irma Stern or a sculpture assembled from bottle caps by Ghana's El Anatsui with a record being broken this week at an art auction. Dozens of venues, including the [] Get price

The Fastest Growing Industries in the Booming African

South Africa has developed a regulated banking system with a Central Bank, some large financially strong banks, and several smaller banks. Nigeria, on the other hand, consolidated 89 banks to 25 banks to unlock it's sector's potential. Apparel and Retail Get price

South Africa is on the cusp of its own booming

2019/6/17To accomplish the goal of building a formal dagga industry, South Africa still needs to overcome a few regulatory hurdles. The country has already made some headway into decriminalising the plant, with a Constitutional Court ruling from September 2018 stating that it is not a criminal offence for an adult citizen to use, possess or grow cannabis in private for personal consumption. Get price

The Latest Business Financial News in South Africa

Pierre van der Hoven, familiar with the cannabis industry, supports the urgent call to legalise the industry, as South Africa loses out to less favourable locations such as Canada. It's a discussion with Biznews editor-in-chief Alec Hogg that'll hopefully get those involved off their butts. Get price