TWK Agriculture: Adapting to a changing environment
Evolution is a word close to the hearts of much of South Africa’s farming community. The advent of scientific solutions to age of problems such as moisture content and soil quality have changed the shape of agriculture and resulted in a need for farmers to adapt. Adaptation and evolution have certainly played their part in […]
Gautrain Rapid Rail Link: The fast-train to socio economic development
Transportation can radically change lives for the better. Certainly the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link service had that very much in mind at its conceptual stage and is delivering on that theory in practice. The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link system covers approximately 150 kilometres of dual track and includes 10 stations currently, and providing 2 services […]
Ster-Kinekor: Old style entertainment embracing the Digital Age
For some cynics and critics, the Golden Age of movies has passed, but try telling that to the Hollywood studios or the cinema operators embracing the latest technology. In the world of movie theatres, the latest revolution has been the Digital Age and that age-old pastime of going to the movies has retained its appeal, […]
Billion Group: Laying the foundations for social development
One of the most important aspects of property development is to enhance lives by creating a better environment and platform for economic development. In March of this year news came through that Nedbank Corporate Property Finance was collaborating with Billion Group on delivering economic development opportunities in the Eastern Cape, which involves the construction of […]
Betts Townsend (Pty) Ltd: Enabling Transformation
Over the past 15 years the word transformation has come to mean many things in South Africa. The transformation of the nation into a society offering equal opportunity has been matched by the economic transformation taking place, helping to put the country onto the global map. On another level, a drive along the nation’s major […]
Electronic Toll Collection (Pty) Ltd: Utilising technology to solve the realities of transport funding
The heated debate and controversy over e-tolling in Gauteng continues to rumble on as the challenge of effectively implementing and administering operations is considered. Centurion-based Electronic Toll Collection (Pty) Ltd. develops and operates cashless electronic toll points and a back office and was incorporated back in 2005. The company operates as a subsidiary of Kapsch […]
Ompetha Power Projects: The power of change
The South African energy market continues to feel the pressure of supply and demand with a deteriorating network in need of maintenance. At the same time this crucial sector is going through transition and it is essential for affiliated companies to embrace these changes. That has most certainly been the case for Ompetha Power Projects, […]
Coega IDZ: The birth of a business hub
The scope for collaboration between government and business has long been touted as the silver bullet for maximizing economic reach, growth and transforming the economy into one that is more inclusive and efficient. However, until now, this relationship has been the subject of speculation rather than real strategic development. Historically, the ties between public and […]
Andritz Group: From Humble Beginnings to the Global Markets
The secret to longevity for many companies is the ability to adapt over time. Take the Andritz Group from Austria as an example, a small iron foundry started in 1852 in the Andritz region of Graz has become a global supplier to a range of engineering sectors using cutting edge technologies. Andritz Group has come […]
The Oceana Group: Fresh profits
For almost 100 years the Oceana Group has delivered the finest harvest from our oceans. Yet today’s business environment demands so much more than fishing and packaging and the group has become a leader in scientific research and sustainability with its ethical approach. Incorporated in 1918, Oceana Group is listed both on the Johannesburg Stock […]