Lack of Foreign Currency Slows African Growth

by Manelesi Dumasi | Jan 3, 2017 | Profiles

Technology Based Performance Materials Company Ferro SA saw 2016 export targets remain flat due to key African markets which were hard hit by massive dollar shortages. But this innovative and progressive business looks to 2017 with optimism. “We are anticipating...

Best Foot Forward

by Manelesi Dumasi | Jan 3, 2017 | Profiles

With new calls for South Africa’s manufacturing sector to fast-grow its GDP ranking, John Comley joint CEO of Kwa-Zulu Natal-based Eddels Shoes and Celrose Clothing says industry and the future cannot wait on what Governments may or may not do. “As a businessman, a...

Growing East London Company Addressing SA Water Security Challenges

by Manelesi Dumasi | Jan 3, 2017 | Profiles

Eco Tanks is a leading national manufacturer of standard size and custom rotationally moulded water tanks and many other items, and this unique and innovative organisation is continuing to achieve growth across the nation, always focusing on quality....

Growing With the Cloud

by Manelesi Dumasi | Jan 3, 2017 | Profiles

“By laying a foundation of trust, our employees stay longer, our clients stay longer, our suppliers and business partners remain partners longer – and our investors hold their investments longer.” This is the message from Digital Generation (DG) as the innovative IT...

China Hails The Cab

by Manelesi Dumasi | Jan 3, 2017 | Profiles

Early next year Gauteng-based Beijing Automotive Works SA starts construction of its full CKD manufacturing plant of its Sasuka minicab taxi, with a 25% market share goal and expansion into sub-Saharan Africa. “This is a vehicle specifically designed for African...