April 2016

Last month we had the opportunity to taste some fine South African wine and needless to say it didn’t disappoint. The country is blessed with some of the finest winemakers and wine making conditions in the world and it shows in the quality that comes from the first-class estates. However, South Africa is also boosting its export reputation in a big way when it comes to other drinks, especially gin, brandy, whisky and craft beer. This month, we had the pleasure of trying some excellent offerings from the Blaauwklippen Vineyards, where they make outstanding wine as well as other spirits. The gin, brandy and other aperitifs all helped us to relax over the Easter break and we look at what makes them great on page 10.

We also take an in-depth look at one of the country’s leading wealth management businesses, NFB Financial Services, where CEO Mike Estment explains more about how the company invests heavily in its people to ensure ongoing success. Now is an interesting and challenging time for those looking to invest. The economic climate is playing havoc with finances and confidence and the fluctuating currency means that even offshore investments are not as predictable as they used to be.

Fortunately, NFB has many years of experience and an industry leading team, offering sound advice and looking to build relationships rather than ‘hit and run’.

If you are an investor and have had positive or negative experiences in the market in recent times, we would like to hear from you – get in touch online @EnterpriseAfri1. Tell us how you navigated the waves in the markets and where you think is a safe destination for money in the future.