ACTOM (Pty) Ltd: At the heart of African industry As African countries develop their economies, the industrial heartland relies heavily on electrical equipment, with the ACTOM name synonymous with supplying quality products in an ever-evolving environment. The importance of the company should not be understated as industry creates skills and jobs in developing regions and demand for…
Recent elections have cast an air of uncertainty over several important metro zones and town councils, where no political party has gained a majority of seats. These areas, at the time of writing, have two weeks in which to form a coalition or risk their local authority being taken over by the national government. There…
Delivering a sustainable and reliable energy supply remains a huge issue within South Africa and the remit falls squarely at the feet of Eskom. According to its website, Eskom generates approximately 95 per cent of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45 per cent of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits…
Mining in Southern Africa has undergone tumultuous change in recent years, which in turn has led to the creation of a new of new businesses. Within the coal mining and heavy minerals sector, Exxaro has quickly made its mark. Exxaro came into being as a result of an empowerment transaction involving the unbundling of Kumba…
The pharmaceutical industry is one of constant change, strict regulatory rules and mergers and acquisitions. Within Africa, the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer is Aspen Group, a company with a worldwide reach and its fair share of acquisitions. According to the Aspen Nutritionals website, Aspen has an extensive global presence and is represented in 47 countries including South Africa,…
There can by few industries impacted by globalisation to the extent of the medical supply industry. The demand of drugs and the regulatory minefield of legislation makes this a most-demanding sector. With Kenya, much of the hard work in supplying the country with medical supplies is Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), a state corporation under…
Globalisation continues to play an ever-increasing role in South Africa’s economy, but within the realms of mining, it is of course nothing new. Assmang Proprietary Limited, a company incorporated in the Republic of South Africa and its joint venture and subsidiary companies, has dealt with the effects of globalisation for decades, and continues to excel.…
The challenges of Southern African economies has put pocket spending power under pressure and raised the stakes when it comes to retail competition. In the face of the present circumstances, Pick n Pay, one of the region’s largest supermarket chains, was able to report profits over the festive season in Namibia. The company, South Africa’s…
The global reach of the automotive sector remains vibrant, while demand for trucks on the African Continent is as buoyant as ever. Among the leading brands across the globe, UD Trucks has a strong brand, build on reliability and even the name lends itself to that ethos – UD standing for Ultimate Dependability. But the…
Municipalities across South Africa face a stream of socio-economic challenges, with sustainability high on the list of priorities. In Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, a series of shrewd projects is helping to improve the way of life for over 800,000 people. Buffalo City is a metropolitan municipality situated on the east coast of Eastern Cape Province and encompasses the towns…
