Anglo American Platinum: A Glimpse into Future Markets
Anglo American Platinum A Glimpse into Future Markets Consideration for the long-term future of South Africa’s platinum mining operations takes into account a lot more than existing demand and supply. Indeed at Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) in recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in the approach to marketing which concentrates not just on […]
Continental Coal Ltd: Where supply meets demand
The demand for energy supply around the world continues to grow, while South Africa’s need for coal remains great; all of which makes coal mining an attractive and viable proposition given the right mining conditions and a long-term supply of this commodity. Continental Coal Limited (CCC) provides a good yardstick for how quickly the right […]
Mica Hardware: Fuelling the nation’s passion for DIY
The retail environment in South Africa continues to undergo enormous transition due to the ever-growing impact of technology, rising costs and economic downturn. Amid all this change, Mica Hardware continues to prosper from the evolution and growth of another phenomenon: the Do-it-Yourself marketplace. “Mica is South Africa’s leading expert in Do-it-Yourself and Hardware Brands in […]
Lilly SA: Taking a lead on diabetes
Incidents of diabetes are fast becoming a chronic concern across the globe. According to the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), in 2010, 285 million people were living with diabetes – approximately 4.6 per cent of the world’s population. The WDF anticipates that these figures will increase to 438 million (7.8 per cent) by 2030. In South […]
Aveng Manufacturing: The pros and cons of globalisation
The effects of globalisation are far-reaching and can impact positively or adversely on a business. In October of 2016, Aveng, the listed construction and engineering group, reported that operating conditions in South Africa and other markets in sub-Saharan Africa, Australasia and south-east Asia remained difficult because of the continued global economic downturn and associated intense […]
Camissa: Providing a blueprint for property management longetivity
In recent months there have been clear indicators that the real estate market in South Africa is beginning to bounce back. A recent article in the New York Times highlighted this fact, indicating that prices peaked in 2007 before plummeting by 25 to 30 per cent over the next two years. One company that has […]
City Of Tshwane: The power behind socio-economic ambition
In recent years, the role of a municipality has changed in South Africa, as issues such as social and environmental sustainability have created additional responsibilities. At the same time, technology has resulted in new approaches to tackling issues, as efficiency drives are seen as ways to save public money. City Of Tshwane, located in northern […]
British American Tobacco: Evolution in a challenging new world
The British American Tobacco (BAT) story is a long and arduous one, with a myriad of enormous challenges since the company was first launched back in 1902. But the two elements that have helped to keep the business so hugely successful have been innovation and adaptability. Despite the global health backlash and an illegal tobacco […]
Innovation Group SA: A Platform for Innovation
For South Africa’s economy and development to succeed and compete globally, there is a constant reliance on successful business. For industry in turn to succeed there is a need for suppliers to provide innovative solutions and cost-cutting efficiency. Innovation Group South Africa falls within the latter domain and has helped to drive success for countless […]
Cape Waste: Making the most of waste
A step back in time to the early Eighties puts a very different slant on the word recycle and its meaning to the population. The onus on recycling in the 21st Century has multiplied out of all recognition from the time when Cape Waste started out. The original company in the Wykco Group, Cape Waste […]