South African companies are well-positioned to capitalise on consultancy opportunities in Africa, but they should transfer skills when they win the contract, writes columnist Andrew Maggs.

JHI’s expansion into property management beyond the borders of South Africa has received a major boost, having recently being awarded the contract to manage the R200 million Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) property portfolio. 

The minister of housing has vowed to recoup R21-million from a developer

Joint report by Herbert Smith of Metroscape Town and Regional Planners & Development Consultants and JHI Professional Services, with country-specific input from JHI's International Division.

Expansion across South African borders is a topic that has received much attention in recent years, especially from retailers who are generally perceived to be leading the charge into Africa. But while there is good potential for both property investment and development in countries as far apart as Mauritius and Ghana, the decision to invest in Africa is not one to be taken lightly - especially in the case of a tangible investment such as real estate.

The 'Improvement District' movement continues to grow in South Africa and to become part of our urban management scene.

Unemployment, skills, discrimination among areas requiring attention.

IN the bun-fight for domination of the food retailing business in South Africa, with Whitey Basson's Shoprite chain in one corner, and Sean Summers' Pick 'n Pay in the other, the outcome looks like a hard-fought draw, locally at least, with both groups claiming around 40% of the R50 billion industry.

South Africa's increased growth this year hinges on SA's economic recovery, which is moving at a slow pace.

ABSA has confirmed that it is investigating buying into Banco Austral.