Over the last few decades there has been growing recognition for the need to untap Africa’s abundance of resources. Of course financing projects has often proved a challenge with risk assessment criteria often prohibitive. With increasing frequency, the solution has come from sources like the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN). DBN is a national development…
The South African Government has made a pledge to improve infrastructure and to stimulate socio-economic development through investment. Such a venture is fraught with challenges and controversy but the formation of the Development Bank of Southern Africa has delivered structure and priority to numerous major projects. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the Development Bank of Southern Africa…
South Africa’s socio-economic challenges are widely known and there are many initiatives underway to try to address some of the problems in society. Alleviating poverty and providing a platform for employment and local prosperity is a common vision. For those reasons, Proudly South African (Proudly SA) was launched in 2001. The mandate of the Proudly…
The challenge of business acquisitions is always ensuring the new business beds down quickly into a major group. At JD Group, the last decade has seen a number of ambitious investments, which have resulted in a greatly diversified business which is now well-placed for growth across a number of new areas. “Today the JD Group…
The risk of financially-motivated crime has always been a factor for financial service companies and retailers. Over time of course, the methods of crime have become far more sophisticated, with technology playing an increasing role with the advent of the web. For companies like G4S Cash Solutions South Africa, the challenge is to keep pace…
There is a popular saying that to make it big in business you need to go where the money is. For South Africa’s property market, the last few years have been a struggle. Ezulwini Investments has managed to buck the trend through a combination of smart financing and following the money. The company, based in…
The conference industry around the world has had to adjust to the rigours of the global economic downturn and the commonly held belief that marketing bucks are the first hit. Whilst that may be true in many regions, South Africa remains a prime resort, open for business and very much offering value for money. At…
There is a familiar saying that good things come in small packages. Of course in business, size may seem to offer greater security but size can also make smaller niche markets seem less viable. Within insurance circles, Natsure may not be one of the biggest names, but the company continues to excel within those niche…
For South Africa’s economy and development to succeed and compete globally, there is a constant reliance on successful business. For industry in turn to succeed there is a need for suppliers to provide innovative solutions and cost-cutting efficiency. Innovation Group South Africa falls within the latter domain and has helped to drive success for countless…
True rags to riches stories in business always come with a generous slice of intrigue. It is always fascinating and insightful to learn how a successful entrepreneur spotted a gap in the market and how the opportunity was converted. Step forward Chris Beukes, former police officer and founder of TSU Protection Services. Today the business…
