'White monopoly capital': an excuse to avoid South Africa's real problems: ShutterstockThe call for radical economic transformation has grown louder following President Jacob Zuma’s 2017 State of the Nation Address. Accompanying these calls is a line of argument that says “white monopoly capital” is to blame for the fact that the majority of black … [Read more...] about ‘White monopoly capital’: an excuse to avoid South Africa’s real problems | The Conversation
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South Africa’s number one startup gets set for Seedstars Switzerland
South Africa’s number one startup gets set for Seedstars Switzerland: From Wildcard to South African winner – IDWork, a platform for people to find the perfect fit for their service provider needs, is set to take on the best startups from 65 other countries, in the global finale of the Seedstars World competition in Switzerland on 06 April 2017. The event is one of the world’s … [Read more...] about South Africa’s number one startup gets set for Seedstars Switzerland
South Africa’s social grants: busting the myth about financial inclusion | The Conversation
South Africa's social grants: busting the myth about financial inclusion: Financial inclusion has been touted as one of the solutions to addressing poverty in South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko“Financial inclusion” has hit the headlines in South Africa in the wake of a scandal over the distribution of social grants. Mounting evidence suggests the controversial company at the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s social grants: busting the myth about financial inclusion | The Conversation
SA News: Africa’s Angel investing movement picks up momentum in 2017
Africa’s Angel investing movement picks up momentum in 2017: Angel communities were represented from Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia. A further 20 VIP guests and subject experts were in attendance, including the president of the European Business Angels ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Caps face season defining … [Read more...] about SA News: Africa’s Angel investing movement picks up momentum in 2017
National Water Week and World Water Day: are PPPs the solution to Africa’s water struggles?
National Water Week and World Water Day: are PPPs the solution to Africa’s water struggles?: Strong focus on water at African Utility Week in May Photo: Genius of Space South Africa’s National Water Week kicks off on Monday, 20 March while globally World Water Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 22 March. In the informal settlement of Langrug in Franschhoek, an innovative … [Read more...] about National Water Week and World Water Day: are PPPs the solution to Africa’s water struggles?