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Western Cape moving in right direction in terms of innovation

by Nicole | Mar 18, 2015 | Features, Innovation, Newsletter Mar 2015

The Western Cape is moving in the right direction in terms of innovation and entrepreneurial success, says Chris Whelan, CEO of  Accelerate Cape Town. Chris said in an interview with Business Day that the province had so many of the ingredients necessary for a...

State of the Nation Address 2015: Zuma should take action and not preach

by Nicole | Feb 12, 2015 | Business Leadership, Features

Our CEO, Chris Whelan comments on what President Zuma should focus on in his State of the Nation address 2015. This article featured in Die Burger Sake 24 on 12 Feb 2015: 1. Economic Codesa The lack of hope, of a stake in the future for the majority within South...

State of Cape Town 2014: Business Vision for Cape Town

by Nicole | Nov 25, 2014 | Business Leadership, Features, Newsletter, Newsletter Dec 2014

The State of Cape Town 2014 report is a biennial report produced by the City of Cape Town. The purpose of the report is to provide a snapshot of Cape Town with up-to date information and analyses of the most pertinent urban development issues facing the city, its...

Courageous leadership required for economic growth

by Nicole | Nov 7, 2014 | Business Leadership, Features

Cape Town’s socio-economic challenges – reflected in a massively divided, low-growth economy that reminds of pre-1994 apartheid development despite two decades of a democratic dispensation – cannot be overcome through narrow, sectarian politicking. The city will not...

Innovation is South Africa’s potential economic killer app

by Nicole | Oct 10, 2014 | Features, Innovation

South Africa needs purpose-driven innovation as a key lever  to accelerate its expansion, inclusiveness and stability. This presents the private sector – which contributes 70% of South Africa’s GDP – with an exciting opportunity to translate innovation’s...

SA needs political will to promote its vision

by Nicole | Sep 22, 2014 | Business Leadership, Features

South Africa’s growth remains both exclusive and woefully inadequate, and ratings agency downgrades, currency depreciation, violent and prolonged strikes are adding to our concerns. Many have commented on the need to create an environment conducive to attracting...
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