Shell South Africa has a nationwide retail network of strategically located service stations as well as interests in many business areas including manufacturing, aviation, chemicals, LPG and, potentially, natural shale gas. But is South Africa...
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LONA CITRUS – Growing in Harmony With Nature
20 years on from its founding, Cape Town-based Lona Citrus is today one of the largest citrus fruit exporters in South Africa. Recent times have thrown up new challenges but Lona’s carefully thought-out business model has allowed it to thrive. Lona...
CONLOG – Smart Satisfaction for Consumer and Utility
As the need for electricity grows, so does the need for effective solutions for utilities who supply electricity when it comes to billing their customers and ensuring fair, efficient and stable supply. This is where Conlog excels and where it can...
BUILD IT – Complete Solutions for the African Home
A division of the SPAR Group, Build It is a voluntary group of independent retailers, whose specialities lie in building materials and the related hardware. Among its primary focusses are the building of the basic urban house and rural housing,...
Enterprise: Wine
One of the country’s most important exports, and also hugely popular with local customers, South African wine is today globally recognised and lauded as some of the best available on the planet. The producers, big and small, are rich in heritage...
ZAMBEEF – Feeding the Nation
In Zambia, a country where food production and distribution is a prolific and complex issue, there is a great onus on governments and businesses to provide sustainable and affordable foodstuffs to the populace. With poor harvests, plummeting market...
VODACOM – Displays Positive Results in Strong Message to Market
After being named as one of South Africa’s Top Employers and being recognised as one of the country’s most reputable brands, Vodacom is backing up this success with an excellent set of quarterly results for the period ending 31 December 2015....
SUN PHARMA/RANBAXY SA – Providing Treatment to SA for 20 Years
There has been a lot of chop and change at Ranbaxy or Sun Pharma in South Africa in recent years. The company’s global ownership has changed, the demand for products is always shifting and there has been uncertainty about major contracts....
SPAR SA – Industry Leaders, Top Employers and Still Searching For Growth
Despite the economic climate which is hampering the development of many of South Africa’s large companies, SPAR’s strategy and focus on people is allowing it to grow continuously and take advantage of opportunities all over the continent. A shining...
NEOLIFE – Rebrand Boosts Growth for Neolife
The NeoLife business in South Africa tells a story of success in a commercial sector where so many others have failed. Following a rebrand and the release of a number of exciting new products, this is a company that is set to thrive throughout 2016...
LIFE GREEN GROUP – Beautifying SA’s Concrete Jungles
Life Green Group provides complete green solutions to clients across Southern Africa. The company focuses on quality while minimising cost but, importantly, brings years of experience and an emphasis on real gardening. Founding Director Oscar...
J & E CASH & CARRY – Wholesome Wholesale
As the consumer market begins to trend more towards value for money over brand or company loyalty, the business of commercial buying and selling can become hazardous for any retailer. However, J & E Cash and Carry in Pretoria are a...
ILS – Stand and Deliver
As a leading expert in supply chain logistics consultancy, Industrial Logistics Systems represent the pinnacle of prosperity and achievement in their field. Offering a comprehensive repertoire of services to a customer base that are elite in their...
ERICSSON SA – Facilitating the Networked Society in Africa
The world of communications technology is changing rapidly. One of the drivers of this change is Ericsson, a global leader in equipment, software and services that enable mobility. The speed of change is extremely evident in Africa, a market with...
DEBSWANA – Mining Diamonds, Enriching the Nation?
In a hugely important sector to Botswana, the diamond mining industry has taken a knock in recent months. This has made the environment for Debswana, the country’s leading diamond producer, very difficult. Fortunately, management has come up with a...
DE KEUR – A Fruitful Business in a Fertile Industry
Based in the Koue Bokkeveld, close to the town of Ceres, De Keur is taking advantage of the land that has been blessed with extremely fertile soils. Famous for its production of deciduous fruit, this region and this company are hugely important to...
CEF – Sparking a Turnaround in SA’s Energy Mix
Acting CEF group CEO, Siphamandla Mthethwa explains that there are a number of initiatives under way to redevelop and reinvigorate South Africa’s much-discussed energy sector. In last month’s budget speech, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan detailed...
BMW SA – Keeps Foot On the Gas in SA
Investment into facilities, the release of new models and an ongoing marketing push look set to deliver positive results for BMW in South Africa. BMW’s work in South Africa has been a huge driver behind economic development and technology...