Recapitalisation of Cell C will keep the giants on their toes

Andile Ntingi|Published

One of the glaring features of SA's economy is the control of its key industries by a few entrenched and powerful commercial interests, writes Andile Ntingi.

OPINION: Future of black entrepreneurs is looking brighter

Andile Ntingi|Published

Andile Ntingi, the chief executive and co-founder of GetBiz says prospects are looking bright for black entrepreneurs.

OPINION: Sasol pointing the way to BEE vendor financing

Andile Ntingi|Published

Hard lessons have been learnt from the last two waves of black economic empowerment (BEE) transactions.

Africa to feel US pinch

Andile Ntingi|Published

"Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families," says US President Donald ...

SA’s renewable power plan runs into trouble

Andile Ntingi|Published

South Africa’s renewable energy industry appears to be running out of steam after a galloping start, writes Andile Ntingi.

War on corruption

Andile Ntingi|Published

Earlier this month I caught wind of a rumour that chief procurement officer Kenneth Brown was on his way out of his powerful post.

Analysis: Shoprite’s success lies in close ties with suppliers

Andile Ntingi|Published

Shoprite has become a retail powerhouse in Africa due to its close relationship with suppliers, writes Andile Ntingi.

Cut taxes to boost economy and reduce inflation

Andile Ntingi|Published

Spare a thought for the average South African, who is increasingly staring down the barrel of stagflation, writes Andile Ntingi.

Capitec challenges the monopoly of established banks

Andile Ntingi|Published

How did a start-up bank like Capitec manage to underprice its established rivals? The answer lies in its business model, writes Andile Ntingi.

Treasury’s Brown to retire in June

Andile Ntingi|Published

Kenneth Brown is retiring at the end of June after spending nearly 20 years as the National Treasury’s chief procurement officer.

Black-owned Barclays Africa is just a pipe dream

Andile Ntingi|Published

Neither the government nor black investors may have the cash needed to take control of Barclays Africa and by extension Absa, writes Andile Ntingi.

SA’s exporters fail to cash in on weak rand

Andile Ntingi|Published

Until SA boosts its export competitiveness and starts attracting foreign direct investment, we will struggle to register decent economic growth higher than 5 percent, ...

Brics brings SA trading and banking wins

Andile Ntingi|Published

The Brics nations have economic clout that rivals that of the US, writes Andile Ntingi