February 2024

Amazing and superb things are happening within South Africa’s business community – it’s true! While the President’s SONA may have inspired few, there is reason for optimism.

A realisation that progress must continue, whatever support comes, is now firmly rooted at the front of the entrepreneurial mind. And with this clarity, ambitious folk are taking on transformative projects.

At Concord Retail Solutions – a manufacturer and installer of refrigeration units for the retail industry – a large investment was recently concluded, bringing state-of-the-art equipment to the company’s base in Durban. This will allow for increased efficiency and improved quality.

At Africrest Properties – the Gauteng-focussed property business that creates high-quality, affordable rental units in previous office space – a new project is underway to create resort-style living at great prices, in Sandton nonetheless.

In Cape Town, Port Manager Rajesh Dana is dead-set on improvements to infrastructure to deliver a world-class service. New equipment is being installed, new roads being laid, new plans being designed, and new partnerships being embraced so that the city can again benefit from its coastline.

At Maskew Miller Learning, there is a new strategy in place that will leave no learner uncatered for. The producer and distributor of educational materials is blending digital and traditional print to create what is needed for all.

Ecwamix Chemical Solutions has achieved significant growth by investing in an export programme, building new relationships in the Middle East. Director Max Roux is proud to being SA-manufactured goods to a global audience.

As always, the successful business leaders are looking at the opportunities and not the problems. They are using every challenge as a new path to success. If you’re not doing that, you will likely not be here in 2025.

Get in touch and tell us what you are doing to cut out the noise and focus on the positives. We’re online at LinkedIn.