Zando’s coming of age
Zando launched in 2012 as an online shoe retailer when e-commerce in SA was very much in its infancy. Fast-forward to 2019, the business has transformed into an ever-expanding fashion and…
Wandile Sihlobo: A record year for SA’s agricultural exports
Recently released data on SA’s agricultural trade for December 2018 paint a clear picture that is worth highlighting of the full year’s agricultural trade performance. In 2018, South Africa’s agricultural…
South Africa’s agricultural exports grew by 7% y/y in 2018
Although we wrote about South Africa’s agricultural trade last month, the recently released data for December 2018 paint a clear picture of the full year’s agricultural trade performance that is…
New report: Setting realistic targets for biofuel production in sub-Saharan Africa
According to a new report from WWF, while there is a small but not insignificant potential for the production of sustainable biofuels in sub-Saharan Africa, this should be prioritised for…
The number 1 skill for travel marketers in 2019
A passion for user experience has become the key driver for global travel and tourism marketing roles, as a seamless and pleasant end-to-end customer journey becomes a way for travel…
Trends developing in Africa travel
Tourism is an organic industry, growing and changing as the needs and wants of travellers shift, and service providers adapt their offerings to meet these requirements. “What Wetu sees unfolding…
African Continental Free Trade Agreement
“Africa is quietly putting together a free trade agreement that spans the continent. On May 30 entered into force the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) after clearing a key…
Trends in local SA travel
South Africans are increasingly exploring their own country, which offers a diverse range of destinations and activities just a few hours’ drive, or short flight, away. Local travel trends Trends…
Good performance in SA agricultural exports despite the drought
Value of (South African) wine exports up despite drought in Western Cape – this is a headline of an article in Business Day. It essentially refers to the fact that South Africa’s wine…
Orvana Minerals to suspend operations at Las Tojas in Bolivia
old-copper producing firm Orvana Minerals has announced plans to suspend mining operations at its Las Tojas gold mine in Bolivia. The suspension is said to be effective on or before…