December 2020

One topic has dominated the news worldwide this month, as it emerges that several candidates in the COVID-19 vaccine trials are proving far more effective than first hoped. This could be the month that marks the major turning point against the pandemic which has caused so much damage to economies globally.

South Africa’s finance minister confirmed that over R5bn has been allocated to accessing vaccines as early as possible, as the attention turns to how quickly these can be distributed to the highest priority demographics.

For businesses, this represents a light at the end of the tunnel – some hope that affected markets can begin to recover early in 2021.

This months issue explores several companies leading South Africa’s manufacturing industry, and how they are looking to consolidate and then thrive as we head towards a new year. Chemprotech, Eddels Shoes, E&C Charcoal and EKM Exports talk to us about their plans, while we continue our financial focus by revisiting the stories of Crossfin and Sureswipe.

This signs off 2020, our next edition will be in the new year so on behalf of all at Enterprise Africa we thank and send best wishes to all of our clients, featured companies and readers. We hope that our next issue is packed full of positivity as the vaccine developments pick up pace!