The local fibre landscape is evolving rapidly: changes in-home and workplace behaviour, driven by the pandemic, means that demand for quality, reliable connectivity continues to surge, while recently seen consolidation among Fibre Network Operators (FNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is bringing a new dynamic to the industry. Source: BusinessTech
Africrest Properties, a property company specialising in converting office buildings to apartments, has provided more details around its new flagship project – The Apollo. Source: BusinessTech
The SA Reserve Bank, like other central banks around the world, is obviously keen to maintain a balance between economic growth and inflation as the economy recovers from the damage done by the Covid-19 lock-downs and supply chain breaks, so some interest rate increases are on the cards this year, says Berry Everitt, CEO of …
The High Court ruling invalidating South Africa’s controversial new driving laws may stop the rollout in its tracks – but legal experts warn that the process is far from over. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s justice minister fired the latest salvo in a war of words between those who want president Cyril Ramaphosa to remain the ruling party’s head and those who want him ousted in December at a conference where its members will vote on senior leadership positions. Source: BusinessTech
Already a prime leisure and permanent residential destination for many South Africans, Mauritius is enjoying renewed interest in the pristine south-west of the island in the Bel Ombre area among those seeking a sustainable, luxury outdoor lifestyle, says Richard Haller, director of Pam Golding Properties Mauritius. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s new-vehicle market is expected to continue its gradual recovery in 2022, but recurring issues including load shedding and global chip shortages will continue to bite. Source: BusinessTech
It’s that time again, early in the new year, when we are speculating as to what 2022 may hold, in this case for the property part of the South African economy, says John Loos, property sector strategist at FNB. Source: BusinessTech
Democratic South Africa’s political path has been relatively easy to navigate, up until November 2021, says BNP Paribas analyst Nic Borain. However, the significant upset for the ANC in the 2021 local elections has brought even the surest of bets into question. Source: BusinessTech
As many South Africans head back to work in January, questions over hybrid work models and calls for a return-to-office and mandatory vaccine policies are front and centre. Source: BusinessTech
