The family-run Portland Quarry, Readymix and Hollowcore business in the Western Cape is expanding its offering by improving its products and growing its reach around the province. In a challenging construction industry, this 30-year old company is...
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CONCORD REFRIGERATION – Staying Cool Amid Tough Trading Environment
Durban’s Concord Refrigeration is working with industry-leading corporate clients to deliver a first-class retail experience for customers. A manufacturer of refrigerated and heated supermarket display cases, Concord is increasing capacity at its...
EUROLAB – Revolutionising South African Oncology
Eurolab’s roots are firmly planted in South Africa, in whose pharmaceutical industry it now has more than 25 years’ experience, growing from a company only supplying quality oncology generics into South Africa’s largest and most innovative oncology...
BARLOWORLD – Leveraging Experience to Take Brands Global
One of South Africa’s oldest companies, a reputation for ethical conduct, innovation and a commitment to giving back has ensured Barloworld a longevity which surpasses 117 years. A distributor of leading global brands, Barloworld provides...
SIBANYE STILLWATER – Strong In the Face of Challenge
Today, Sibanye-Stillwater stands as the third largest global producer of platinum and palladium, and features among the world’s top gold producing companies. With a renewed focus on safety and significant challenges now overcome, the Group looks to...
YAMAHA SA – Quality Without Question – Driving ‘Kando’ in SA
Yamaha South Africa distributes industry-leading products to customers across the southern African region. New Managing Director, Robin Van Rensburg is keen to accelerate the company’s progress as he looks to reinstate brand recognition and...
SURESWIPE – Quality Service Delivery Sets Sureswipe Apart
Helping independent retailers and other clients to accept payments for their goods and services but doing so with a touch of quality and excellent service delivery has resulted in Sureswipe becoming known as the industry leader in South Africa’s...
AFRIVET – Raising the Stakes in Search of ‘One Health’ Solutions
Afrivet is the biggest locally-owned animal health company in southern Africa. Its products help vets, farmers and animal owners to prevent and treat disease, and promote food security and safety. Founder and Managing Director Dr Peter Oberem talks...
GLODINA – R150 Million Investment Brings Iconic SA Brand Back to Life
After the Glodina towel manufacturing facility in Hammarsdale, KZN closed in 2017, the IDC stepped in with a cash injection to bring production back online. Now, the company is looking to the future with renewed vigour as new opportunities and new...
DURBAN ICC – Durban’s Famous ICC Continues to Improve
Two years on from when Enterprise Africa last spoke to Durban ICC and the company is still thriving by attracting new international conventions each year, investing in its facilities to maintain world-class standards, and helping to develop the...
BLUCHIP RETAIL SOLUTIONS – Retail Slowdown Pushes BluChip in New Direction
With the retail environment stumbling in South Africa, expert shopfitter and manufacturing business, BluChip Retail Solutions has had to look to new avenues for growth opportunities. CEO Brett Stagman tells Enterprise Africa that food, residential...
PILOT SOFTWARE – All About Serving, Not Waiting
Pilot Software is one of the leading ePoS technology providers in Southern Africa. As the company looks to continue growth after almost 30 years of success, it is eyeing new industry sectors and new geographical markets. MD, Glenn Miller talks to...
HEARTWOOD PROPERTIES – Property Pioneers Make Landmark Listing
Heartwood Properties is known for innovative, sustainable developments with high occupancy levels no matter the prevailing economic conditions. Its pioneering listing on South Africa’s new 4AX exchange has been a huge coup for the company, and will...
RAND WATER – Increased Demand No Problem for Rand Water
Rand Water is the largest water utility in Africa, supplying potable water to the Gauteng province and other areas of the country. The company battles geographical and climate factors to deliver a reliable, high-quality supply as demand refuses to...
WOODFORD CAR HIRE – Blending Family Principals and Innovation to Stay On Top
The car rental industry in South Africa is one which continues to go from strength to strength, with year-on-year growth reported without fail, particularly in the leisure sector. Profiting from this health is The Woodford Group, South Africa’s...
PETRA DIAMONDS – Petra Holds All the Jewels
Petra boasts a diversified portfolio of world-class mines which have produced some of the world’s most important and valuable diamonds to date. The recent announcement of leadership changes, along with enviable interim results, gives much cause for...
POWER DEVELOPMENT – Power Working on new Concept for Cape Town Living
Power Developments, the turnkey property development business of the Power Group, is working on a number of exciting projects across a range of market sectors in the residential, commercial and retail industries. One project in particular, a new...
BFS-BARKER GROUP – Growth, Consolidation Then Growth Again
The BFS-Barker Group comprising of Business Furniture Solutions and Barker Street Office Furniture is one of the leading names when it comes to kitting out office space in Southern Africa. With offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, and a...