Doing business with SA

MTN makes global brands top 100

South African mobile telecommunications operator MTN was the only African brand to be ranked in the Millward Brown BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 survey, climbing nine places to 79th.

Sanlam buys stake in Malaysian firm

South African financial services provider Sanlam has acquired a 49% stake in Malaysian short-term insurer Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Berhard worth about R814-million in line with the company's growth strategy in emerging markets.

Record grape harvest for South Africa

South Africa's wine industry has seen the biggest grape crop ever produced after a bumper 2013 harvest season and winemakers are predicting a high-quality crop, according to wine consultation organisation VinPro.

SA, Japan look to build on partnerships

South Africa is looking to build on the recent levels of interest and investment from Japanese companies as part of the country's involvement in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development taking place in June.

Imperial SA enters Nigerian market

South African logistics company Imperial Group has gained a foothold in the Nigerian market through a $26-million deal to acquire a 49% stake in logistics provider MDS, the JSE-listed group announced on Monday.