November 2015

This month, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing some true industry leaders, figures that are helping to shape the markets in which they operate and grow South Africa’s economy in a really positive way.

One remarkable story comes from Cross Fire Management and Founder John Cross who has managed to build one of the country’s most trusted fire protection companies despite significant personal challenges.

Then there’s Chris Boone of Bafotech who started his business with one desk and a computer that had been won in a raffle. Today it is one of the country’s leading scraper winch providers, giving a hugely valuable service to the mining industry.

I also speak to Volker von Widdern from Marsh Risk Consulting. He seems to be in an enviable position, not being effected too badly by the slowing economy and still managing to expand into Africa. Colin Logan, Project Director at Gibb Engineering & Science tells us that the much-anticipated Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme is almost ready to start working, bringing extra capacity to the electricity grid.