Business

It is never out of place to find out how much money you have in your bank account and more. In fact, checking your account from time to time helps you to know your financial stand and also find out problems like fraud or errors before they escalate. Nowadays, mobile phones, tablets, apps, and other devices make it easy for clients to check their Capitec account or loan balance...

If you are interested in getting a temporary loan at Capitec because you have an urgent need, the process is not as complex as one might think. Although, like all other credit facilities that one can access, there are some requirements that one has to meet and procedures to follow, including going to the bank, using the Capitec app, and SMS. The bank has made provisions for different types of...

It's good news for South Africa as some of its banks are rated the best banks globally. Interestingly, Capitec Bank is rated the world's best for the second successive year. Despite being downgraded to junk status by credit ratings and the recent recession, Lafferty Group’s Global Bank Quality rated Capitec Bank as the world's best bank. Basing its ratings on information available in the public domain such as each bank’s business...

The process of searching and registering a name on the Company and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is not really a difficult one. It only requires you to press the buttons, and you would be provided with all the steps and details needed to make it work. CIPC has a name searching facility on their website that facilitates the searching process. The best way to know if a name is free...

The Companies Intellectual Property Commission popularly (CIPC), previously known as CIPRO, is the organization that is in charge of all registered entities in South Africa. By entities, we mean incorporated companies in terms of the Companies Act, private companies, closed corporations, external companies, and public companies. Although the commission functions as an organ of state within the public administration, it, however, acts as an institution outside the public service. The company...

South Africa has some of the richest individuals on the African continent. Even though it has many hardworking young people, not too many are in the class of the very rich. Needless to say, there is still a class for the youngest millionaires in South Africa, who have distinguished themselves in their professional lives, and may not be set to become the next generation of billionaires the country will...

So much has changed about TV licences in South Africa from the times when you were only obligated to pay for only actual TV sets to the present times when you users are expected to pay licences on mobile devices, laptops, and other internet-enabled devices through which you can stream or access broadcast contents. The good news, however, is that TV licence payment has never been easier thanks to...

When Zimbabwe celebrated her first-ever all-female deck crew, the story was indeed an inspiration, which has led us to uncover more inspiring but lesser-known tales. It has become an established fact that being a woman in this part of the world somewhat means you can aim at being great and successful but not too successful for it's as though the female population is by default programmed not to desire...

Arguably, Zando is South Africa's biggest online fashion store. While it was founded as a subsidiary of The Jumia Group by Rocket Internet AG in 2012, the company has metamorphosed into a leading online fashion shopping destination in South Africa. Disregarding Zando's in-house brands like Utopia, the online fashion outlet can brag about being a home to many brands in, footwear, apparel, homeware and beauty products. To buyers, Zando is the...

Despite the harsh economic conditions in South Africa, a number of young South Africans, particularly the South African under 30 Female Entrepreneurs, have continued to make a difference in Africa and the world at large. Apparently, ordinary South Africans are the most affected by the harsh economy with many, speeding off to other countries for greener pasture. Nevertheless, SA youths have continued to push forward the country's economy with a few of...

Money rates or what is commonly known as currency exchange rates is one of the most complex things for most people. But much as many people find them complex, they are actually very simple. This is simply a way of expressing how much a certain currency is worth in comparison to another. As such, you must know the factors that influence these currencies. Every day, the exchange rates for...

Modern economies look up to the national currencies to determine their operations. It is easy for people to express the value of any product even across borders, cultures and oceans. In addition, it is easy for one to transport wealth across borders by understanding the value in various national currencies. These currencies so much influence our cultures and psyche. Therefore, what should come to your mind when you have...

The British Pound commonly knows as GBP, is the official currency of the United Kingdom and one of the most valuable currencies in the world. The South African Rand, also known as ZAR, is the official currency in South Africa and is less valuable than the British Pound. Converting the South African Rand to British Pound is not a very simple thing to do as the ZAR currency is not...

All countries in the world use money as a means of exchange for goods and services. However, as much as it may sound simple, the amazing fact is that they all have a different type of currency and this is the first thing that lets all of the other complications set in. For instance, South Africa uses the SA Rand and Great Britain uses the British Pound. Another amazing...

We have recently covered lots of currency conversion articles on these topics: South African Rand to dollars, South African Rand to Euro, US Dollars to rand, Converting South African Rand to British Pound Currency Exchange and converting British Pounds to South African Rands. But we have decided to cover this last one in our series due to popular demand. Many people ask how they can convert South African Rands to Japanese Yen. Well, this is not something...

The South African Rand is the official currency of the republic of South Africa. Its symbol is ZAR. The currency was unveiled on 14th February 1961 replacing the South African pound. This was after a 1958 commission recommended a move away from the domination of the pounds, shillings and the pence. The currency gets its name from The Witwatersrand, a Gold ridge which homes South Africa’s famous city of...

South Africa is dubbed “the heart of African business”. Over the years, this country has proven it is a fast-growing economy. This can be attributed not only to the many resources the country has to offer but also its strong currency. The South African currency just like the dollar and pound is also a preferred medium of batter. Transparency in South African transactions has greatly boosted this currency. The...

eBay has come a long way as an online marketplace that consists of selling, trading, and buying many different types of products. South Africa is one out of the thirty-seven countries that has an official eBay website. The South African version of the website (eBay South Africa) operates in the same manner as the other countries eBay websites. With eBay being so popular and such a breakthrough in 1995, owners of the...

South Africa has a well-organised banking sector, as a matter of fact, you'll get some of the most vibrant African commercial banks in South Africa with most of the major banks located in the towns and major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria with the aim of boosting financial stability across the nation. With the steady economy, you'll discover that South Africa is such an inexpensive destination for tourists,...

There are companies for almost every brand of goods or services in South Africa. Some are big, some are small, some are doing really well, while some others are upcoming and showing potentials for greatness. When compared to some years back when companies in South Africa were backward and almost non-existent, this most definitely has changed a whole lot. No doubt, companies in Africa have done impressively well with regards to planning,...

When it comes to nationalities, cultures, customs and traditions, South Africa is highly diversified. However, from an overall perspective, when you analyze the outlook of this great African country and its residents at large, you'll notice how westernized this country is. To be a little specific, this country has over eleven official languages: Tsonga, Sotho, Shangnan, Zulu, Xhosa, Venda and Afrikaans among others. But when it comes to doing...

Very few young companies have the potential to become big businesses, and even fewer can be classified as innovative. There are a good number of companies and start-ups in South Africa that would not just be classified as big but also innovative. The country has also made a huge impact in science and technology; several important scientific and technological developments have originated from South Africa. It will be recalled that...

When it comes to the retail business in Africa, South Africa is without-a-doubt a market leader. It is home to many retail stores that not only have their presence in the country but also beyond. The number of retailers in South Africa is always on the rise, this is attributed to the increasing middle-class market competition and also urbanization. The 5 Biggest Retailers in South Africa are as follows: 1. Shoprite: Shoprite...

South Africa, one of the strongest economies in the African continent prides itself in having very wealthy individuals. Out of the many, one name that stands out is that of Johann Peter Rupert. He is an extremely wealthy businessman who owns different businesses. Mr. Rupert is ranked as the richest man in South Africa, and the third richest in Africa. The 64-year-old inherited the family tobacco business (Rembrandt Tobacco)...

It is highly evident that life is all about lessons. Life lessons, especially the ones that have positive impacts, help us to keep our lives in check and they are also food for the soul. It should be any one's pleasure to learn from respectable and successful figures of our society. Each one of us faces a variety of challenges and we need to learn from the best that...