Massdiscounters: Creating sustainable growth in a challenging retail environment
In recent months The SA-Mag has focused on Massmart’s business, as the retailer looks to build a strong and sustainable presence across South Africa. This month we take a look at the Massdiscounters brand, featuring Game and DionWired. As indicated, Massdiscounters operates two retail formats: Game and DionWired. Massmart originally acquired Dion some 20 years […]
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 […]
Freightmore: A unique set of values delivering success
If variety is the spice of life, it is having a hugely positive effect on Freightmore. The family owned Cape Town business has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, having been founded in 1986 by Monty Govender, who remains CEO. In the early years the company found its niche in the print industry, however the […]
Cradock Saad: Nurturing Sustainable Growth
In the heart of the Eastern Cape, the last couple of decades have witnessed something of a quiet revolution. It is one which has brought prosperity and abundance through the use of technology. Farmer’s yields are on the up, with more than a helping hand from Cradock Saad. The company is based in Cradock, and […]
Duro Pressings: Opening the door of opportunity
Within manufacturing circles, production flow remains one of the best ways to cut costs and lead times. For a fast moving goods manufacturer like Duro Pressings, it is paramount. The Alrode, Gauteng-based business is one of the largest manufacturers of steel and aluminium products such as windows and doors, as well as steel garage doors […]
KenGen: A legacy of innovation
Across the African Continent, energy supplies are coming under continued strain as a result of the twin challenge of increased population and the development of infrastructure. In Kenya, much of this pressure is taken up by Kenya Electricity General Company Limited, better known as KenGen. Headquartered in Nairobi, KenGen is the leading electric power generation […]
Masscash: An enhanced value proposition for the customer
The retail space has become innovative but also hugely competitive and adaptability has never been more important in this sector. There is a fine balance to be struck with operations in terms of supply chain, logistics, technology and customer service as the nation’s major players battle for market share. At Masscash, price point is also […]
Development Bank of Namibia: Building a legacy for economic growth
Over the last few decades there has been growing recognition for the need to untap Africa’s abundance of resources. Of course financing projects has often proved a challenge with risk assessment criteria often prohibitive. With increasing frequency, the solution has come from sources like the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN). DBN is a national development […]
DHL South Africa: Setting out a bold mission for Africa
As the business world has embraced globalisation, one of the big winners has been the logistics industry. Operating in this ever-changing world where service is king, DHL is a name renowned across the globe, including in South Africa, where DHL South Africa continues to provide industry-leading technology. The company is part of the world’s leading […]