Johannesburg Development Agency: Finessing the art of re-generation

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 […]

ARUP: Building a legacy through innovation

As the world looks to improve its track record on the environment, much of the onus falls on civil engineering expertise to solve problems. At Arup, innovation has long been the way forward for a global firm with a rich history and the world leading construction organisation operates with a simple mantra: “We shape a […]

Paarl Media Group: Masters of print innovation and evolution

The print media has changed out of all recognition since the start of the 20th Century, underlining the dynamic nature of the industry and the need to evolve and adapt to survive. Of course back in 1905, when Paarl Media started out, print was very much the most popular means for distributing news around South […]

Aveng Manufacturing: Casting a Strong Reputation in Steel and Concrete

With firm commitment from the South African Government, infrastructure projects continue to gather pace across the country. However, with skills shortages a continuing challenge, many of these initiatives would not be possible without the expertise of companies like Aveng Manufacturing. Part of the Aveng Group, Aveng Manufacturing manufactures and supplies steel and concrete products to […]

DHL South Africa: Evolution the Key to Growing Market Share

To attain the position of market leader is an accomplishment in any sphere of business; however to maintain and build on market share presents an altogether different challenge. When that business happens to be logistics, the need to evolve is a constant driver. That was the challenge facing Hennie Heymans when he became the Managing […]

Bidvest Execuflora: Planting green ideas into the corporate environment

One of the biggest developments in corporate life over the past decade has been the green movement. At Bidvest Execuflora, there is a commitment to communicating just how the environment impacts on all businesses, with a particular focus on the office. The company has very much grown from a grass roots entity in 1979, to […]

Alexander Forbes: The Changing Face of Risk Management

It has been a hectic twelve months for Alexander Forbes, proof if it were needed, that the insurance and risk management sector is very much in a state of evolution. Despite the upheavals within the industry, the Alexander Forbes name remains a constant, with a reputation built on a solid rock of innovation and tradition. […]

Arup: Success by Design

With the advent of technology, a world has become a much smaller place. The challenge of course is to shape it in a positive way. As the globe has shrunk, the number of global corporations has increased. Among its numbers sits Arup, the world leading construction organisation with a simple mantra: “We shape a better […]

The Komati Basin Water Authority: The power of collaboration

Africa yields many natural riches and resources, yet for much of the Continent, that most precious of all commodities is in short supply. Water is an essential element to life and the success of businesses and economies in the future are very much going to be determined by the availability of safe water supplies. This […]