Department of Mineral Resources: Protecting the nation’s interests and assets
South Africa’s mining sector has been through a turbulent 18 months, with labour disputes boiling over into strikes and violence, the continued threat of illegal mining and safety issues an ongoing concern. With South Africa’s mineral reserves one of its greatest assets – and providing an opportunity to encourage overseas investment into the nation’s infrastructure, […]
Nu Metro: Pioneers of the Silverscreen
With a challenging economy hitting the consumer’s spending power competition has intensified within South Africa’s entertainment sector. At the forefront of this fierce battle, the cinema industry projects a modern, sophisticated approach to enticing movie lovers back to the Silverscreen. For Rosebank, Johannesburg-based Nu Metro, the introduction of a number of ‘firsts’, has seen the […]
PRASA: Building a legacy for public transport
The task of upgrading South Africa’s antiquated railways is no small matter and will take time and great expense. At the time of writing, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)’s fleet continues to go through a transition period right now which has been brought about by the age of existing rolling stock – […]
PRASA: All aboard the rail revolution
South Africa’s rail network has creaked its way into the 21st Century in need of upgrade. Help is very much at hand through the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), the state-owned body responsible for most of the country’s railway operations. At the time of writing, PRASA’s fleet continues to go through a transition […]
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 […]
Natsure: Quality rather than quantity, making a difference
There is a familiar saying that good things come in small packages. Of course in business, size may seem to offer greater security but size can also make smaller niche markets seem less viable. Within insurance circles, Natsure may not be one of the biggest names, but the company continues to excel within those niche […]
Port of Ngqura and Port of Port Elizabeth: Evolutions at South Africa’s ports
As South Africa seeks to enhance its position on the global economic stage, infrastructure development remains a huge demand, particularly with the need for deep water ports, which serve as a gateway to the world. Across Africa, there is growing competition for port development, highlighting the need for investment in South Africa’s infrastructure. The $1 […]
Hyundai South Africa: Building an automotive legacy
South Africa’s automotive sector continues to enjoy growth, with the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), reporting that in July, new vehicle sales continued to perform in line with industry expectations, following statistics released by the Department of Trade and Industry. Amid this current environment, Hyundai South Africa successfully launched the new […]
Alpha Pharm: Shaking up the pharmaceutical industry
There are some major changes afoot within South Africa’s pharmaceutical industry, as Alpha Pharm looks to bring a refreshing outlook to a competitive sector whilst helping to safeguard the future for the independent pharmacy. Earlier this year the cheque was delivered by Shogun AG, which saw the amalgamation and restructuring of the nation’s oldest traditional […]
Nampak: Broadening African horizons
The past 12 months has proved an exceptionally busy period as Nampak has looked to reorganise its business. Expansion into Africa has appeared to be a major focus for this South African business, as it has sold assets and funded new projects across the Continent. The company has long been held as a leading provider […]