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SANRAL Maps Out Plan for Horizon 2030
A new long-term vision and a number of major projects helping to develop South Africa’s ‘economic arteries’ make SANRAL one of the most important SOEs in the country. This major road construction and engineering firm is pumping money into the...
COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION – CDC Reaches its Ambitious 2020 Investment Target
As one of South Africa’s top performing State Owned Enterprises (SOE’s), the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is an organisation that constantly achieves and exceeds its targets for job creation, SMME development, training and development,...
TRAVELSTART – First Class Travelstart Flying High in Booming African Tourism Sector
Ever-evolving online travel agency business, Travelstart, is investing in growth by targeting new geographies, new verticals and new customer groups. In its 20th year, the company is celebrating the success of its brilliant app called Flapp, and...
LITHON PROJECT CONSULTANTS – ‘Let Us Rise Up and Build’ – the Call from Lithon’s Visiopreneur Director
Namibia-based Lithon Project Consultants – a leading African engineering firm – is readying itself for expansion across the continent. Busy preparing for construction of the Otavi Rebar Manufacturing Plant, Founder and Executive Chairman, Adriaan...
POISON CITY BREWING – Poison City Flying High Following Release of SA’s First Cannabis Beer
KZN-based Cannabis Beverage Company, Poison City Brewing claims it has created ‘Durban’s kiffest beer’ – South African surfer slang for ‘coolest’. And it seems like many of the country’s beer drinkers agree. In October 2018, the company released...
TECHNICOLOUR – Bloemfontein Body Shop Still in Pole Position After 25 Years
Damian Esterhuizen joined the family auto repair business as a youngster and - with the help of an expert team - has helped to mastermind its growth, realising significant expansion over the past quarter century. Today, Technicolour repairs...
RETRACTALINE – Hanging High atop SA’s Manufacturing Industry
Durban-based Retractaline is underway with an aggressive expansion programme that will see the iconic South African laundry and homeware brand strengthen its industry-leading position. After moving into a new facility at Dube TradePort, the company...
AFG – Successfully Delivering Quality Healthcare for ‘Missing Middle’
Now is a very exciting and important time for diversified financial services and healthcare business, African Financial Group. Growing on the continent and in the Middle East, listing on the ZAR X, and expanding into new service areas with local...
HEINEKEN SA – Brewing up With the Perfect Recipe for Success in SA
Global powerhouse brand, Heineken is fully established in South Africa and is ready to push for increased market share. Onboarding new brands and investing heavily in talent, this local and international brewer is consistently focussing on quality...
SAOTA – Constructing A Fearsome Global Reputation
One of South Africa’s leading architectural firms, SAOTA’s innovative and dedicated approach to the design, documentation and execution of projects globally has seen it become an internationally sought-after brand. The company enjoyed a decorated...
TRANSCOR – Making Safety, Reliability and Prompt Delivery the Norm
Transcor is a stalwart of the South African transportation industry, operational for more than 30 years with a fine reputation having been established along the way. Trancor specialises in the moving of abnormal loads, including a major portion of...
GRW – At the Cutting-Edge of Tanker Technology
GRW is a leading South Africa-based transport equipment designer, manufacturer, and service provider of a wide range of quality tankers and trailers. As its product line has grown, so too has its global reputation and footprint, with operators in...
DUBE TRADEPORT – Gateway Of Tomorrow Back On A Roll
Underpinned by its unique location, Dube TradePort is a priority project for KwaZulu-Natal and forms part of South Africa’s National Infrastructure Plan, and a major economic catalyst for the region. CEO Hamish Erskine speaks to Enterprise Africa...
GONDWANA – Sustainable & Natural Growth Drives Namibia’s Leading Hospitality Business
“Welcome to Gondwana. We greet you with a smile and a warm handshake” - this is the mantra of Namibia’s leading hospitality business and the message that was extended to Gys Joubert when he took over as the...
METACOM – ‘Store of the Future’ Concept to Change Retail Forever
When Metacom CEO, Réan van Niekerk began the process of starting the business from scratch in the early 00s, he could have never known that rate at which it would boom. 18 years later, he tells Enterprise Africa that his company is now “mission...
SKA PROJECT – Transformational Science Project Continues to Benefit SA
Since our last look at the mega science project in South Africa’s Northern Cape, the SKA Project has advanced considerably. Now, the site near Carnarvon is home to the officially inaugurated MeerKAT instrument and will soon welcome full roll out of...
BRIGHTS HARDWARE – Succeeding With Strategic Five-Year Plan
If you’re undertaking DIY or building projects in the Western Cape, then there’s a strong chance you or your contractor has been into a Brights Hardware store. This leading retailer has been focussing on delivering quality service for almost 50...