Coega IDZ: The birth of a business hub

The scope for collaboration between government and business has long been touted as the silver bullet for maximizing economic reach, growth and transforming the economy into one that is more inclusive and efficient. However, until now, this relationship has been the subject of speculation rather than real strategic development. Historically, the ties between public and […]

Ompetha Power Projects: The power of change

The South African energy market continues to feel the pressure of supply and demand with a deteriorating network in need of maintenance. At the same time this crucial sector is going through transition and it is essential for affiliated companies to embrace these changes. That has most certainly been the case for Ompetha Power Projects, […]

Betts Townsend (Pty) Ltd: Enabling Transformation

Over the past 15 years the word transformation has come to mean many things in South Africa. The transformation of the nation into a society offering equal opportunity has been matched by the economic transformation taking place, helping to put the country onto the global map. On another level, a drive along the nation’s major […]

Chevron South Africa: More than just a business

A drive across South Africa will bring you into contact with the instantly recognisable brand name Caltex™, one of the country’s top four petroleum brands, with more than 800 service stations nationwide. In point of fact Caltex™ is part of a much bigger entity: Chevron Corporation, the world’s second largest integrated energy company. Large corporations […]

Ster-Kinekor: Old style entertainment embracing the Digital Age

For some cynics and critics, the Golden Age of movies has passed, but try telling that to the Hollywood studios or the cinema operators embracing the latest technology. In the world of movie theatres, the latest revolution has been the Digital Age and that age-old pastime of going to the movies has retained its appeal, […]

Gautrain Rapid Rail Link: The fast-train to socio economic development

Transportation can radically change lives for the better. Certainly the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link service had that very much in mind at its conceptual stage and is delivering on that theory in practice. The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link system covers approximately 150 kilometres of dual track and includes 10 stations currently, and providing 2 services […]

Maputo Port Development: Deeper channels improving the bottom line

The strategic economic significance of ports across Africa remains undiminished, particularly in the context of globalisation. That puts huge onus on infrastructure of course – and in the case of Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) is a source of national pride. MPDC operates as a national private company, which results from the partnership between the […]

Amic Trading (Pty) Ltd: A new name but the same fun

South Africa’s retail sector, at the higher end, remains hugely reliant on effective distribution networks. For many of the major retail giants, import continues to play an essential role, none more so than in South Africa’s toy industry. The Toys R Us brand is recognised the world over. For many years in South Africa, the […]

Fikile Construction: A Blue Print for Expansion

Whilst much of the construction sector in South Africa has seen a significant slow-down in recent years, Fikile Construction has very much bucked the trend. The Centurion-based business is currently enjoying phenomenal growth, as it embarks on an important new chapter in its long history. Jacques De Waal, Managing Director, has worked for Fikile for […]