DENEL – New Partnerships to Bolster Denel’s Arsenal

by Manelesi Dumasi | Feb 12, 2016 | Profiles

Over the past six months, Africa’s leading defence company, Denel, has announced a number of new partnerships that will see the company grow into new sectors and new geographical markets. In November last year, after Denel’s Vehicle Systems division concluded a deal...

LANCET LABORATORIES – Pathology Services Without Borders

by Manelesi Dumasi | Feb 12, 2016 | Profiles

A pioneer among the original private pathology laboratories in South Africa, Lancet has since gone on to cement its presence in the territory through 60 years of continuous growth and development, with a primary focus on pairing high quality, cutting edge pathology...

KFC SA – Looking To Take A Bite Of Sub-Saharan Africa

by Manelesi Dumasi | Feb 12, 2016 | Profiles

One of the most important factors behind the ongoing success of the KFC brand in Africa is the strong focus on being local. The fast food giant has local elements in its menu, uses local suppliers and tries to set the price to local levels. This is all with the goal...

MCDONALD’S SA – A ‘Modern Progressive Burger Company’

by Manelesi Dumasi | Feb 12, 2016 | Profiles

The world’s most famous burger chain is looking to revitalise its global expansion methods by focussing closely on customer interaction and regional relevance. New products, new stores and new focus on servicing local people in a local way with local ingredients will...

February 2016

by Manelesi Dumasi | Feb 4, 2016 | Editions

February 2016 We have two distinct topics up for discussion this month: fast food and financial services. In an eye-opening exchange, I spoke to MD of South Africa’s Banking Association, Cas Coovadia who explained that the country needs to start sending out a clear...