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VW Africa wins top award for second year

Replicating the success of last year, Volkswagen Group Africa received top honours for the all-round best Original Equipment Manufacturer at the annual SA Motor Body ...

Since the sweet success of Cadbury’s winning the very first Exporter of the Year Award in 1995 at ...

Gqeberha resident Carla Scholtz is the owner of Love for Beauty Salon.

Small businesses get the lowdown on profitable cash flow management

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Though some companies may not see themselves as primarily focused on generating revenue through interest, savvy cash ...

Hino announces first black-owned dealership

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Hino, Toyota’s commercial vehicle subsidiary, has announced the first 100% black-owned dealership. Located in Pomona, ...

AI will be smarter than smartest human next year, says Tesla’s Musk

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday predicted development of artificial intelligence that was smarter than the smartest human ...

Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel celebrates third anniversary

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Despite launching at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel has emerged as a beacon of ...

Stellantis to bring Opel brand to new dealership in Gqeberha

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Global automotive giant Stellantis is expanding its footprint in the Eastern Cape by bringing another popular vehicle ...

Would-be Tesla buyers snub company as Musk's reputation dips

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The ranks of would-be Tesla buyers in the US are shrinking, according to a survey by market intelligence firm Caliber, ...

New Baywest owners aim to improve shopping experience for customers

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The new owner of the Baywest Mall will focus on getting the basics right after buying the property in 2023.

BK Steel and Profiles’ expansion with new facility in Nelson Mandela Bay is welcomed

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BK Steel and Profiles has opened a new facility in Deal Party after a substantial investment undertaken with the ...

Despite rising bad loans, Standard Bank posts jump in annual profit

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Africa's biggest lender by assets Standard Bank said on Thursday its annual profit jumped by 27% as high interest rates ...

South Africa's financial conduct regulator approves 59 crypto licences

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Regulating the assets gives the Reserve Bank's financial surveillance department explicit powers to require South ...

VW says tough market to weigh on car sales growth in 2024

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Volkswagen expects a 3% rise in its car sales this year, down sharply from 2023 amid a gloomy economic outlook and ...

Electric vehicle coup for Nelson Mandela Bay companies

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Car transportation systems provider Kar-Tainer and its Deal Party-based partner, AE Manufacturing, have sealed the ...

Innovators and social entrepreneurs invited to apply for SAB award funding

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The SAB Foundation is calling on innovators and social entrepreneurs wanting to make a difference to apply for social ...

#LearningCurve

#LearningCurve | Pair’s wonderful world of plastics

On the foundations of their careers in the aquarium and sales industries, Dave and Lynty Bevan have built a lucrative ...

#LearningCurve | From cleaner to hospitality trainer

A drive to succeed has brought Francine Zana from being a cleaner to running a training service for hospitality staff.

#LearningCurve | Living dream in the great outdoors

Once she realised an office job was not for her, Siska van der Bijl channelled her talent for handling pressure and ...

#LearningCurve | Kids ethnic hair salon a first for Bay

Drawing inspiration from a passion of working with the youth, Thandi Bosi knows every girl’s crowning glory is her hair.

#LearningCurve | Ship-shape from start saw them sailing

While Tide Marine Shipyard had a breakthrough when they were granted a major ship-building contract by Transnet, the ...

#LearningCurve | Foodie’s faith in mustard reaps reward

His business was built on a retrenchment and the dream of returning to the food industry. But it took Anthony Vieira da ...

#LearningCurve | Change to luxury coach tours pays off

When he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by venturing in to the transport industry, Faheem ...

#LearningCurve | Giving newlyweds a fairytale start

Mother-and-daughter team of wedding planners build success on quality service, rolling up sleeves when heat is ...

#LearningCurve | Built on a firm foundation in Bay

DMV Architecture, started by Dal Venables when he was a student, today covers all realms of building design Now in its ...

#LearningCurve: Patience builds Klinicare empire

Personal touch, loyal customer service helped Schoeman overcome challenges to grow his pharmacy brand His interest in ...

#LearningCurve: Brown’s PR celebrates a milestone

Quality service, hands-on approach make Michelle Brown’s agency a sought-after establishment – 30 years on With the ...

#LearningCurve: Rising star making it on her own

Creativity, hard work and acquiring business skills has seen award-winning designer establish her business She found ...

#LearningCurve: Success just a stone’s throw away

Stone Etc ‘passion project’ becomes rock-solid business for Bay couple branching out into all the etceteras She started ...

#LearningCurve: Deep jump into sea of success

Pro Dive couple’s passion for sport, mutual support and hard work turns Bay business into ‘diving destination’ It was a ...

#LearningCurve: Turning your passion into business

Health hiccup set exercise fanatic on new path to financial fitness, awareness and commitment to help others After ...

#LearningCurve: Rhoda fulfils dream of BnB success

Mongoose Manor guesthouse owner’s hard work ethic, top quality service, make her clients feel at home When she ...

#LearningCurve: Giving style to security, and homes

Entrepreneur’s aesthetic approach to burlgar bars and gates breaks free from the conventional caged feel It was a ...

#LearningCurve: Master of design’s clients her badge

Achievements include blue-chip national, global firms, working with UN, NMB municipality, IDZs and ...

#LearningCurve: Beauty of her job is – she loves it

Salon owner says pampering and treating clients as individuals, well-organised bookings and location key to ...

#LearningCurve: Imagination key to success story

Online shop Popsiebelle sells creative items for kids, meant to start stories and conversations With a range of ...

#LearningCurve: Driven to ‘pimp’ your ride in style

A passion for cars and a gap in the market saw the owner of Autosport establishing his dream The ever-growing market ...

#LearningCurve: Master of his own (home) design

Excellence in niche housing developments sees architectural firm get its slice of the cake A keen sense of the arts ...

#LearningCurve: Kennel owners have all tails wagging

A passion for dogs that extends through generations led to a business offering all things dog-related Lifelong ...

#LearningCurve: Sublime Glass act driven by passion

Unique offering of manufacturing and design supported by quality, ethics and service A passion for design and a ...

#LearningCurve: Bansda’s legacy shines on in Bay

Jewellery store builds on iconic family brand priding itself on quality, service in 110-year history A rich retail ...

#LearningCurve: Placement agency finds its niche

Zanele Diniso seizes her chance to build up a reputable business securing employment for domestic workers Inspiration ...

#LearningCurve: Building a brighter future for all

Driven woman behind success of Bahlaseli Project Development making inroads in man’s world of construction From the ...

#LearningCurve: PR guru stamps mark on industry

After seven years of heading Kaizer Chiefs’ public relations team, Putco Mafani traded his nine-to-five job for more ...

#LearningCurve: Tupperware two turn plastic into millions

From selling the product to make a few extra bucks, they now employ 24 women A mother and daughter duo are ...

#LearningCurve: Thriving in the spotlight

Passionate entrepreneur Roberts proves theatre, comedy is serious business When Ranique Roberts received a request ...

#LearningCurve: Duo break the mould in ceramic venture

Accident proves a blessing for Bay pair as Angel Wings makes its mark in industry Two Port Elizabeth women are ...

#LearningCurve: Bay tattoo artist is making his mark

Owner of parlours in Baywest and Centurion, Shawn Lindgren also has ambitions to expand his business ...

#LearningCurve: Combining talent and corporate functions

Bay entrepreneur’s undertaking has gone from success to success A leap of faith as she quit her executive job ...

#LearningCurve: Giving little ones a solid foundation

Kelly Ferreira’s Khula Playschool a great start Teachers are a gift to society as they pass on knowledge and for ...

#LearningCurve: Business built on respect, dignity

Undertaker Kevin Hendricks puts 34 years of experience to good use as Funeral Home owner Fig Tree Funeral Home owner ...