South African Post Office: Negotiating the challenges of the Digital Age
The need to remain competitive and efficient has never been more acute for the South African Post Office, as competition from the private sector intensifies, amid a back drop of strike action and lost business. Part of the challenge is to keep up to date with the latest technological advancements and in December 2013, it […]
Air Mauritius: The catalyst for an island economy’s growth
Running a modern airline is a task laden with red tape and regulations. When that airline serves a country with an economy built on tourism, the pressures mount up. Created in 1967, the award-winning Air Mauritius has helped in connecting Mauritius to the rest of the world by regularly opening new routes and operates flights […]
Safair: Managing soaring ambitions
A lot has happened in the aviation industry over the past 50 years but sadly the need for Humanitarian food Aid in war torn or famine hit parts of the world remains as emotive as ever. Over that period of time, when major organisations like the United Nations, World Food and the Red Cross have […]
WorleyParsons: Foundations laid for a successful New Year
Last month The SA-Mag spoke with Greg Denton, CEO for WorleyParsons’ South African operations. During our interview, we looked at the structure of the company and how it has provided support on countless projects across the African continent. As one of the world’s largest EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) businesses, WorleyParsons is involved in […]
Department of Transport: Smoothing out the Rocky Road
In his 2012 State of the Nation Address President Jacob Zuma pronounced South Africa’s direct need for social and economic infrastructure in Transport, Energy, Telecommunication and other sectors. The transport sector has been highlighted by the government as a key contributor to South Africa’s competitiveness in global markets. It is increasingly being seen a crucial […]
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa: Preserving a precious legacy
In an ever-changing world of sophistication and new leisure activities, the allure of getting close-up to nature remains compelling and still provides a magical experience for young and old alike. The challenge of course is one of economics and competition for an operation like the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. The Pretoria-based zoo is […]
Msunduzi Municipality: Primed for sustainable economic growth
Making the most of its location, Msunduzi Municipality, encompassing the city of Pietermaritzburg, has plenty to focus on. “As much as the Msunduzi brand is connected to the city’s vision, it is also closely associated with the competitive advantages of the region as an investor destination,” states the official website, “and these advantages are considerable. […]
Betts Townsend (Pty) Ltd: Enabling Transformation
Over the past fifteen 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 […]
O’Kin: Combining tradition with a forward-thinking approach
The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer trends is one of a company’s best assets when done effectively. Within the South African meat industry, a series of mergers and acquisitions resulted in a rebranding and the emergence last year of a new player: O’Kin. In the past 12 months O’Kin has strengthened […]
Mining and Slurry Technology (Pty) Ltd: Pumping vitality into business
In the current economic climate it is often said of businesses that only the strong will survive. With a company ethos that proclaims “Forging new direction and maintaining strength”, Mining and Slurry Technology (Pty) Ltd (MST) has demonstrated adaptability and courage, to deliver a remarkably successful change in strategy. MST is a slurry pump company […]