July 2017
July’s Enterprise Africa is about milestones; celebrating companies that have reached significant markers in their history thanks to an ongoing focus on quality and a steadfast commitment to ambitious expansion plans.
First up, it’s Petra Diamonds and the Finsch Diamond Mine. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the start of production on site in Lime Acres in the Northern Cape so we talk to present-day General Manager Luctor Roode to understand more about how this world-famous diamond producer will continue into the future.
Pienaar Bros has been supplying PPE to industry in South Africa for 30 years from its base in Johannesburg. Taking advantage of digital tools, the company hopes to increase its market share and product offering by taking its vast range online, alongside physical expansion in other African nations.
In Zambia, Cavmont Bank is celebrating 25 years of successful operations and is soon to open six new branches that will complement its existing network. A quarter-century on from its founding, Cavmont is establishing itself as a world-class bank and will continue to delight its customers with high-quality products and service.
115 years after entering the South African market, global fuel giant, Shell, is continuing to develop its service station network by adding Vida e Caffe to selected locations. This is allowing the country’s drivers to fuel their cars and their bodies at the same time.
We also hear stories from VDMMA who have operated successfully in SA for 26 years, Carara Agro Processing who have been farming in the Eastern Cape for 13 years, Wirquin who have been delivering industry leading products in SA for 13 years, and Atlantis Foundries who have called the small town of Atlantis in the Western Cape home for the past 38 years.
How long has your business been active in South Africa and Africa? It’s well-documented that longevity is one of the most difficult things to achieve in the business world; share your secret with us and let’s encourage more businesses to make it to the five, 10 and 25-year mark. We’re online @EnterpriseAfri1.