EDCON – Responding to Retail Therapy

by Manelesi Dumasi | Aug 5, 2016 | Profiles

Fashion retailer Edcon’s strategy for a return to its former glory includes better cost control and launching more product lines. “It may take some time, but we will get there,” says CEO Bernard Brookes. Ten months after Bernard Brookes took control of Edcon’s...

UNIPLATE – Stepping Up To The Plate

by Manelesi Dumasi | Aug 5, 2016 | Profiles

Uniplate is turning the humble vehicle registration plate into a customised frontline barrier to crime. “It’s our intention to promote the number plate to the same level of control as you would find in a passport document or identity card,” says Managing Director...

UBUNTU TECHNOLOGIES – Raising the Bar in Telecommunications

by Manelesi Dumasi | Aug 5, 2016 | Profiles

Ubuntu Technologies is an independent black economic empowerment company which boasts nearly 20 years of experience within the ICT industry in South Africa, with an excellent track record of successfully awarded and managed contracts across the Government, State Owned...

TRANSNET – On Track for Success

by Manelesi Dumasi | Aug 5, 2016 | Profiles

Despite the current economic climate, Transnet, the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African, has managed to post positive results that provide a solid base for future growth under CEO Siyabonga...

TRANSACTION CAPITAL – Driving Business Forward

by Manelesi Dumasi | Aug 5, 2016 | Profiles

In the current economic climate, building a thriving business has become more challenging than ever. Enterprise Africa talks to Transaction Capital CEO, David Hurwitz and asks how the company has managed to buck the trend and achieve outstanding financial results in...