Profiles

Of all the developing countries in the world, few would have welcomed the coronavirus pandemic like Namibia. Already facing an economic slowdown that is seriously hampering conditions in the country, this new threat is set to further entrench...

Crime, long a threat in the daily life of the ordinary South African, continues its fearful climb; robberies with aggravating circumstances up 39% since 2012, and murder cases and home robberies up by a third. And as the crime stats soar, public...

For Sandton-based software and third-party administration company, Silica, 2020 looks set to be an exciting and prosperous year. The company, owned by Investec Asset Management, is pushing an exceptional new product while planning further...

It’s a new era for Jawbone – South Africa’s leading brand activation and experiential marketing business. Established in 2008, Jawbone began life in Durban, as a one-man-band, handling outsourced marketing activities for some of the bigger agencies...

In June 2018, Dewald Cillie spoke to Enterprise Africa about the buzzing excitement across the SATIB Insurance Brokers business in South Africa after he took the reins of the company in January that year. This unique and innovative company...

From Ga-Rankuwa in the west to Bronkhorstspruit in the east, crossing the world-famous Pretoria CBD at its heart, the sprawling Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is one of South Africa’s busiest cities. Almost three million people share this 2500...

Kenya’s buoyant aviation market looks set to fly higher than ever over the net two decades as the industry across the continent continues to boom. According the International Air Transport Association, the African aviation market will grow by 5%...

"Our aim is to make a significant impact in the lives of people and communities.” This is the key driver underpinning Lithon Project Consultants and the main reason behind Adriaan Grobler’s starting the firm in 2002, when he elected to follow what...

South Africa’s financial services sector is a sophisticated network boasting dozens of domestic and foreign institutions providing a full range of services. These encompass commercial, retail and merchant banking, mortgage lending, insurance and...

The Volvo brand is perhaps one of the world’s most trusted and standout when it comes to delivering on its promise - pioneering innovations that put people first, built on quality, safety and care for the environment. Since 1927, the Swedish...

Innovation in South Africa’s sorry energy sector is a welcome sight for many across the country. The general public as well as the business sector have voiced their dissatisfaction with the performance of Eskom, not for the first time. No longer is...

South Africa enjoys decades upon decades of experience when it comes to marine manufacturing and boat building, which shows no signs of abating. Since 2014 the country has secured investments worth R30 billion and created over 7000 direct jobs in...

The history of South Africa’s fertiliser industry dates all the way back to 1652, when Dutch settlers are reported to have used manure to maintain the Governor’s Gardens in the Cape, at the time of its foundation as a refreshment outpost. Small...

Sports gambling revenue in South Africa continues to evidence healthy, yearly growth, with revenues ahead of Nigeria and Kenya. If the industry continues to grow in line with the predictions released by the National Gambling Board (NGB) in June...