Business profiles
Matatiele Grain Company
Smallholder farmers become successful competitors within the agribusiness sector
The Matatiele Grain Company (Pty) Ltd (MGC/ GRAINCO) is a black commercial farmer-owned company. The business is a private company, which was registered in 2014 (Reg. Nr
24 Jan 2019
Transforming Public Services
Transforming Public Services Across The Continent
During her official opening address at the Fifth General Assembly of the Association of African Public Services Commissions (AAPSComs) on 13 March 2018, South African Minister of
29 Jun 2018
THABANG
She who has no fear
Thabang Mashigo is a force of nature who is, quite simply, beyond description. After all, she believes that labels are the very things that limit our potential. Following the
28 Jun 2017
Julia Harmel
Eventful entrepreneur
Diminutive Julia Harmel is a force to be reckoned with, despite her small stature, this gutsy woman has a steely determination to be a successful entrepreneur.
10 Jan 2014
Brewery
Brewing up a storm
Chris Shilubane is deeply steeped in corporate speak as befits a new breed of brewers at South African Breweries (SAB). Young, black and erudite, he is passionate about the craft of beer brewing.
29 Nov 2013
TRANSFORMATION
Changing times for our leaders
Twenty years into democracy and BEE has created a new black middle class that has only impacted a few people, while millions of poor and unemployed youth grow frustrated and angry by the lack of transformation.
11 Nov 2013
Maxi's empowerment model
Former delivery lady ascends to manager
Jane Tladi rose from the floor of Maxi's franchise to becoming training manager, responsible for helping new franchisees understand the business
17 Jul 2013 - S. R.
Young designers learn the ropes
Moulding the next generation of designers
Africa Fashion International (AFI) is putting its money where its mouth is - developing and mentoring young designers for the future
08 Jul 2013 - M. Z.
Namibia calling
Business opportunity galore
Namibia is thriving in many of its economic sectors, as a recent investment seminar revealed
05 Jul 2013 - J. D. G.
Ingula hydropower station on track
Progress on SA's largest hydropower station
The Ingula Hydropower Station, South Africa's largest, and located in the Little Drakensberg, is nearing completion
01 Jul 2013 - D. S.
Spreading the word
HR steps up as ad spend goes down
Advertising spend is in decline, and employees are stepping into the gap as brand ambassadors for their companies – making HR investment all the more important
12 Jun 2013 - S. M.
Economic hub takes shape
Dube Tradeport puts KZN on global stage
KwaZulu-Natal's Dube TradePort is South Africa's flagship special economic designated zone and the first of its kind in Africa.
06 Jun 2013 - C. G.