African nations continue to strive for a level playing field with other parts of the world, when it comes to socio-economic development. The role of institutions like the Development Bank of Southern Africa play an integral part in providing economic impetus for change. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) was established in 1983 to…
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…
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…
Johannesburg is not only the financial and commercial heart of South Africa, but also represents one of the most powerful economic centres on the African Continent. Covering an area of over 1,644 square kilometres, the Metropolitan area is the most densely populated and urbanised municipality in South Africa, home to over 3.8 million people. That…
Cape Town is set in one of the most evocative settings on the planet. Overlooked by Table Mountain, the city has the most spectacular backdrop and according to the last census in 2011, is home to over 3.7 million people. Cape Town first received local self-government in 1839, with the promulgation of a municipal ordinance…
Without doubt the construction sector has witnessed enormous changes over the past 3 decades, with new attitudes towards design, the environmental impact of projects and technological advances all playing their part in an ultra-competitive environment, that has had to ride out the maelstrom of the global economic crisis. In Zambia, construction has continued to play…
As South Africa’s construction industry continues to battle against challenging economic conditions, the twin abilities to build a strong reputation and improve efficiency are being keenly felt. At C-Pro Construction, adaptability has become a byword in recent years. C-Pro is based in the South African capital, Pretoria, with satellite offices in Johannesburg and East London…
Evolution is a word close to the hearts of much of South Africa’s farming community. The advent of scientific solutions to age of problems such as moisture content and soil quality have changed the shape of agriculture and resulted in a need for farmers to adapt. Adaptation and evolution have certainly played their part in…
Like much of Africa, South Africa’s economic future is very much dependent on infrastructure development and a myriad of projects are making a huge difference. With the Government set on upgrading infrastructure, there remains a wealth of opportunity for companies with world class expertise. For Coffey Projects, that forte comes through project management. The Johannesburg-based…
Over the past 15 years the word transformation has come to mean many things in South Africa. The transformation of the nation into a society offering equal opportunity has been matched by the economic transformation taking place, helping to put the country onto the global map. On another level, a drive along the nation’s major…
