The Department Of Energy: Meeting the challenge of South Africa’s energy needs

Of all South Africa’s current challenges, building a sustainable energy future remains one of its priorities. Energy availability puts pricing at a premium – but remains a necessity for a country looking to build a strong and sustainable economy. The Department of Energy, formed in 2009, has taken up the challenge. During President Jacob Zuma’s […]

Municipal Council of Mbabane: The catalyst for socio-economic development

The partnership between public and private sector continues to help drive through infrastructure and socio-economic improvement across Africa. However the involvement of local community engagement should not be underestimated, particularly in the context of local government activity. The Municipal Council of Mbabane is accomplishing necessary work through both channels, with the result an improved road […]

Uvuko Civils: Adding Inspiration to Construction

Whilst in a sense all construction work can be called groundbreaking, the exploits of Uvuko Civils have taken that term to a new level. The success and drive of the Johannesburg-based business has very come through the determination of Rachel Tladi – who started the business in 2002, having come from an accounting background and […]

South African Nuclear Energy Corporation: Planning Tomorrow’s Energy Programme

It is widely acknowledged that South Africa has got to come up with some creative and effective solutions to its existing energy crisis. Rising costs and demands are putting an enormous strain on the corporate world and population alike. The nuclear power option remains for some a controversial subject, however the Government has pushed ahead, […]

Adega Restaurants: A Working Lunch

There is much to be learnt from culture. In Portugal the traditional male lunchtime has been to take a break from work, meet up with friends over a traditionally-inspired meal, to drink cognac, talk and smoke large cigars – all of which seems a million miles from industry. However, it was this approach that first […]

Billion Group: Construction socio-economic development

One of the most important aspects of property development is to enhance lives by creating a better environment and platform for economic development. At Billion Group, that aim has been accomplished with a series of ambitious projects that have delivered not only socially but on the bottom line figures also. In June 2015 the company […]

Great Wall Motors South Africa: Blending quality and innovation on the road

As South Africa builds its reputation as a strong manufacturing base on the international market, one of the big industries targeted for growth has been automotive. The South African Government has – and continues to work hard to attract international investment in training, R&D and manufacturing plants. Chinese-owned Great Wall Motors (GWM) is a relatively […]

Proudly South African: Local initiative creating a legacy

South Africa’s socio-economic challenges are widely known and there are many initiatives underway to try to address some of the problems in society. Alleviating poverty and providing a platform for employment and local prosperity is a common vision. For those reasons, Proudly South African (Proudly SA) was launched in 2001. The mandate of the Proudly […]