Electronic Toll Collection: The green light for e-tolling
Hot off the press is the timely news that the South African National Assembly has passed the bill that would provide the legal framework to e tolling. However, this bill has not yet reached the end of its journey, as it still needs to go via the National Council of Provinces after which it is […]
Naledi Rail Engineering: Grasping Fresh Opportunities through Transformation
The combination of transformation and infrastructure development are creating a landscape of opportunity for a new generation of entrepreneurs in South Africa. One such venture is Naledi Rail Engineering, established in June 2008, as a 100 per cent Black owned and controlled company. The company was formed with the express goal to become the first, […]
Frost International: Opening doors for you
As customer expectations have become more sophisticated, the need for quality, safe and reliable products has increased. That has been great news for Frost International, the family-run business which has grown to become the leader in entrance solutions for Southern Africa. Today the company provides a wide range of high quality, practical, efficient and aesthetically […]
Refraline (Pty) Ltd: Asking the Right Questions
In recent years the movement for employee safety has gathered pace at a phenomenal rate. In many industries, a good safety track record is an essential to stay in business. At Refraline (Pty) Ltd safety has become a way of life. Refraline operates in a variety of industries fraught with risk, yet its dual record […]
Aspen Nutritionals: Merging expertise for a sustainable future
In late December 2013, the proposed merger between Aspen Nutritionals and the local infant nutrition business of Pfizer Nutrition was approved by the Competition Tribunal. The tribunal imposed no conditions on the deal as it could find no evidence that the merger would prevent or lessen competition in the domestic market for baby milk. The […]
AMIC Trading (Pty) Ltd: Converting success into child’s play
Back in 2012, one of the world’s leading toy brands was involved in a takeover, with ambitious new owners vowing to grasp the opportunity to expand across Africa. Toys ‘R’ Us and Reggies passed into the hands of Mohsin Mia and Christian Larsen, who saw the opportunity of moving from the distribution of toys and […]
Mouldings and Frames International: Picture perfect
Transition can be a challenging time for any company. At Mouldings and Frames International (MFI), the need for a succession plan has been smoothly delivered and the business is moving from a family-run affair to a privately-owned entity. MFI is the country’s leading exponent of picture frames having grown from a small, family-owned 3-man business, […]
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality: Planning for an exciting future
Recent elections have cast an air of uncertainty over several important metro zones and town councils, where no political party has gained a majority of seats. These areas, at the time of writing, have two weeks in which to form a coalition or risk their local authority being taken over by the national government. There […]