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ACTOM (Pty) Ltd: At the heart of African industry As African countries develop their economies, the industrial heartland relies heavily on electrical equipment, with the ACTOM name synonymous with supplying quality products in an ever-evolving environment.  The importance of the company should not be understated as industry creates skills and jobs in developing regions and demand for […]

Indwe Risk Services: Evolution in a Fast-changing World

The face of insurance and risk management is radically changing. The effects of globalisation have seeped into every corner of the market with a raft of legislation, technological, social, political and economic changes combining with an increasingly competitive environment. It is into this tumultuous environment that Indwe Risk Services was created when in 2006 South […]

City of Cape Town – The Fast Route to Fulfilment

Serving a city with a population of 3.8 million people may seem a daunting enough prospect, but when one considers the sheer volume of infrastructure work required in Cape Town, one quickly builds a picture of the challenge facing the city’s authorities. The city has adopted a ‘5 Year Plan’ also known as an Integrated […]

Trollope Mining Services: Phoenix from the ashes

With prevailing economic conditions throwing up a range of challenges for business, there is much to be said for spreading risk. Having experienced first-hand, the severity of plummeting coal prices in 2008, Trollope Mining Services has realigned its business to mitigate the effects of prices, through diversity. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Trollope Mining Services provides surface […]

Tolcon Group: A truly uplifting transport tale

South Africa’s transport infrastructure program continues to gather momentum, but much of this would not be possible without the expertise of civil engineering and infrastructure management businesses. The link between private and public sector is crucial for the ongoing success of the nation’s transport network – and it is thanks to businesses like the Tolcon […]

Department of Mineral Resources: Implement change for the people

By the end of March 2015, the nation should have a much clearer idea of the progress made on the objectives set out in the Mining Charter. The responsibility of reviewing progress falls to the Department of Mineral Resources, the Government Department tasked with the hugely important role in securing a sustainable future for the […]

Kenya Airports Authority: Developing key economic channels through aviation growth

The increase in passenger activity in the global aerospace industry is keenly felt everywhere and has given rise to increased competition, putting service levels sharply into focus for airports. So far 2015 has been a hectic year for Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the entity which provides facilitative infrastructure for aviation services between Kenya and the […]

Soda King Franchising CC: A refreshing tale of franchise success

Competition within the food and beverage market has intensified in recent years, with the challenge of enticing consumers to spend with reduced budgets at a time when the virtues of healthy eating and drinking are continually reinforced. In this environment, one might consider it a tough challenge to compete with some of the world’s most […]

Newmont Mining Africa: Creating a golden future in Ghana

Africa’s gold miners have endured a tough time over the past few years, but there are positive signs of improvement now, which are good news not only for bottom line figures, but for communities. One such company that is enjoying and sharing the benefits of both is US-based Newmont Mining Corporation, one of the world’s […]