De Beers Voorspoed Mine: A jewel in the heart of Free State
In challenging economic times many industries have turned to waste reduction processes as a means to saving money. For diamond mining giants De Beers, the Voorspoed Mine has proved an unmitigated success in the 5 years since re-opening, with recent efficiency initiatives being driven by a diverse workforce, rather than management. The Voorspoed mine is […]
City Of Cape Town: Delivering for the long-term
As August drew to a close, news broke of a cold front weather warning, set to impact the City of Cape Town. This was just a minor crisis and indicative of the type of challenge facing the city’s municipality and it was reported that the City of Cape Town’s disaster risk management centre was putting […]
Johannesburg Development Agency: Nurturing change for the better
Reform and transformation have become absolute pillars of the South African Government’s aims to achieve socio-economic prosperity across the country. Those ambitions are keenly felt in the mass of urban life within Johannesburg. Helping to bridge skills gaps, generate an entrepreneurial spirit and economic hope is the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA). “The JDA manages and […]
Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium Limited: Creating Solid Structure
One of the biggest challenges a mining operation faces is the fluctuation in the price of its natural resource. In recent times the steel industry has certainly felt the effects of deviations in the price of steel and the prevailing low value has impacted greatly on the viability of many mines. Such challenges can make […]
Pick n Pay Cold: Adapting to the changing demands of retail
The challenges of Southern African economies has put pocket spending power under pressure and raised the stakes when it comes to retail competition. In the face of the present circumstances, Pick n Pay, one of the region’s largest supermarket chains, was able to report profits over the festive season in Namibia. The company, South Africa’s […]
Metix (Pty) Ltd: Celebrating 10 Years of Steely Success
Breaking new ground can be a long, drawn out affair for a business. Alternatively, a company can hit the ground running and quickly establish itself as a leading player within its chosen market. Such is the case with Metix (Pty) Ltd. which has carved itself a niche in South Africa, in the last 10 years. […]
TWK Agriculture: Adapting to a changing environment
Evolution is a word close to the hearts of much of South Africa’s farming community. The advent of scientific solutions to age of problems such as moisture content and soil quality have changed the shape of agriculture and resulted in a need for farmers to adapt. Adaptation and evolution have certainly played their part in […]
Eskom Tutuka Power Station: Keeping the lights switched on
Supplying South Africa’s electricity demand is about so much more than just generating power. Infrastructure is a key element to successful and reliable energy supply, with the onus very much cast on Eskom to deliver. In September the news came through that work had commenced on the construction of a 68 kilometre heavy haul private […]
Department of International Relations & Cooperation: A central role in African affairs
Globalisation is infiltrating almost every industry one can think of. Through technology and improved transport infrastructure, the world has become a smaller place. For a developing economy like South Africa’s, there is plenty of demand to completely modernise infrastructure in order for industry to compete on a global stage. At the same time, expertise and […]
Nissan South Africa: Taking South African productivity to the world’s markets
It is indisputable that 2013 has proven a tough year for South Africa’s automotive industry, with the weakening Rand and a series of strikes affecting sales and production. However, as the year comes to an end, there are plenty of reasons for optimism at Nissan South Africa, which saw particular success with sales of the […]