British American Tobacco: At the wheel of industry change
The tobacco industry is one that has undergone enormous change over the past two decades and continues to evolve. The onus has very much been on established names like British American Tobacco to adjust, in the face of changing attitudes to tobacco, new labelling, production margins and the fight against illegal tobacco trade. In early […]
Massbuild: Building a Stronger, Fairer South Africa
Offering value for money and a great range of products and services has helped Massbuild to ride the current downturn in consumer spending. Massbuild forms a division of Massmart and is making significant inroads into the rest of Africa. Whilst stagnant housing prices and little or no Government infrastructure spending remain the biggest risks to […]
Port Of Damietta: Bringing a modern feel to Egypt’s international shipping trade
One of the big areas of infrastructure development across the region in modern times has been that of the port, a hub of economic trade that connects nations to the wider trade world. With nearly 20 per cent of Egypt’s cargo moving through it and some 2,300 vessel calls per annum, The Port of Damietta […]
Bafotech (Pty) Limited: Luck of the draw
From its dining room beginnings to serving the global mining business, Bafotech (Pty) Limited continues to write its own chapters on how to succeed in business. It would be easy to suggest luck has played its part in the Bafotech story but appearances can be deceptive. True, the company was established in 1981 as Tech- […]
Planet Fitness South Africa: Creating a leaner model for the health club
The drive towards a healthier nation of South Africans has been made more competitive as a result of technology and the need to deliver value for money. At Planet Fitness, Rory Sweetlove, Managing Director, believes he is blending the right mixture of both to provide health clubs to suit all manner of pockets and needs. […]
Aveng Limited: Building a platform for the next century
South Africa’s need for improved infrastructure is good news for civil engineering. As the country grapples with its need to upgrade transport, water and communication networks Aveng Limited has been busy helping to deliver the changes necessary to dramatically enhance the nation’s economy. Aveng’s success mirrors the demand for infrastructure development within the region and […]
Cape Winelands District Municipality: Eyeing up the future
Across South Africa, municipalities have spent the past few years formulating plans to create jobs, prosperity and to alleviate poverty. Much of the work involves investing in infrastructure and attracting business to previously underutilised areas. At Cape Winelands District Municipality, the challenge is no less. The Administration is situated in close proximity to Cape Town […]
Cross Fire Management (Pty) Ltd: Raising fire safety standards
The last 24 years have proved a tumultuous period for John Cross, who has seen fluctuations in the fortunes of the South African economy, witnessed changes in technology and culture and survived personal hardships. Throughout that same time span he has continued to grow Cross Fire Management (Pty) Ltd into a highly successful business that […]
Free State Maize: Securing the Best Deal
In recent years South Africa’s farmers have enjoyed the benefits of technological advances that have significantly improved crop-growing conditions. Helping to manage both the financial and farming environment, Free State Maize (Vrystaat Mielies) has become an essential element to South Africa’s grain market. The company is a grain trading company in the agricultural business sector, […]
Shell South Africa: Maintaining a long history of innovation
Last October the news broke that Shell SA was optimistic of its search for oil and gas in the Orange Basin. At that point the company, the South African arm of Royal Dutch Shell, was set to finalise the interpretation of seismic data collected from the Orange Basin on the west coast, before commencing drilling […]