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 […]
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 […]
Marley Pipe Systems: Acquisitions and innovation signal bright future in the pipeline
The sign of a company’s strong health is often indicated by its willingness to go on the acquisition trail. So it is fair to consider Marley Pipe Systems to have been in rude health when in May of 2013, news broke that the company had acquired the assets of Petzetakis Africa. In a public auction […]
Durban International Convention Centre (ICC): Playing host to the world
The conference industry around the world has had to adjust to the rigours of the global economic downturn and the commonly held belief that marketing bucks are the first hit. Whilst that may be true in many regions, South Africa remains a prime resort, open for business and very much offering value for money. At […]
Sujean Property Investments: The pragmatic approach pays off
One of the biggest challenges many family run businesses face is the transition to scaling up successfully. At Sujean Property Investments, the involvement of Sean McCarthy, gave the business a new impetus and direction. His father had started the business back in 1974 and brought him into the fold around a decade ago, as Sean, […]
Anglo American New Denmark Colliery: The power of collaboration
The mining industry continues to work towards greater safety and environmentally-conscious methods around the world. In South Africa, Anglo American remains a major player in the domestic market, but has called upon worldwide expertise to bolster its two-pronged approach to these important issues. At the New Denmark Colliery for example, the introduction of 17 CoalSAFE […]
Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo: Creating the best in public space
Maintaining a clean and vibrant environment is no mean task when the challenge is a city the size of Johannesburg, with 4.8 million residents. Tasked with this remit, is the Johannesburg City Parks divisions, responsible for preserving and managing not just the city parks but also the zoo. “This division preserves and manages the rich […]
Mining and Slurry Technology (Pty) Ltd: Casting the net of innovation wider
The past 12 months have proved a challenging time for mining businesses in South Africa. Despite the tough current environment domestically, Mining and Slurry Technology (Pty) Ltd has remained a paragon of activity and has achieved great success by casting its nets further afield. In 2012 The SA-Mag spoke with Eddie Lizemore, Managing Director, about […]
Assmang Limited: Evolution in the natural resource market
The past decade has put a premium on the need for steel. Whilst the concept of globalisation has intensified over the same period, for mining companies like Assmang Limited, the world steel market has long been a primary focus. Assmang Limited is a South African company which aims to supply raw material to the world’s […]
Al Dahra Agricultural Company-Namibia: Nurturing the best of two worlds
One of the main pressures for agricultural businesses is the effect of seasonality on cash flow. Al Dahra has found an ingenious solution to the problem and has embarked on an exciting, ambitious venture in Namibia. Al Dahra Agricultural Company is a leading company specializing in agriculture and animal feed production. The business is headquartered […]