Chesney Bradshaw
Our Mission
Idea Accelerator is a digital platform for people interested in South Africa including financial, business and innovation news and insights. We cover insights into economic trends, innovation, technology and the environment. Our mission is to accelerate the growth of businesses and individuals by providing information to navigate a volatile commercial environment.
Our Syndicate: Financial News Daily
A wholly owned subsidiary of Idea Accelerator, Financial News Daily specializes in producing ready-to-publish, high-quality financial and business content. We serve a diverse clientele, including company websites, chambers of commerce, NGOs, and community newspapers. Our service provides concise wraps of critical market movements, agricultural technology, and environmental innovation
Leadership & Expertise
Chesney Bradshaw
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Chesney Bradshaw is a South African business editor and journalist with over 40 years of experience in newsrooms and corporate communications. His career began as a cadet reporter at South African Associated Newspapers, contributing to legacy titles such as the Rand Daily Mail, Cape Times, and Financial Mail.
Professional Experience:
- Editorial Leadership: Formerly a business writer at Financial Mail and the editor of Supermarket & Retailer magazine.
- Corporate Strategy: Held senior roles in communications and sustainability at Standard Bank, Tiger Oats, and ABB South Africa, specializing in corporate reputation and sustainability. SEIFSA award winner for CSI projects.
- Prolific Contributor: Author of over 1,000 posts on the Idea Accelerator blog and contributor to numerous features in Farmer’s Weekly, Leadership, and Africa Geographic.
- Academic Credentials: Holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a BA in Communications from Unisa.
Editorial Standards & Ethics
Our work is strictly guided by the principles of accuracy, fairness, and independence. We maintain a rigid boundary between reporting, analysis, and opinion to ensure our readers receive context-rich information they can trust.
- Independence: We do not hold shares in the companies we cover and strictly avoid conflicts of interest.
- Integrity: We do not accept incentives or payments in exchange for editorial coverage.
- Transparency: Errors are corrected openly and transparently as soon as they are identified.
Contact Us
Email: chesney.bradshaw@tiscali.co.za
Website: ideaaccelerator.co.za
