Africa

If ever a case were needed for the FIFA World Cup coming to South Africa, then Autopax offers the perfect illustration of the many benefits, as Andrew Pelis discovers.

Pretoria-based Autopax runs coach transportation services across South Africa. It is owned by the state agency PRASA—the South Africa rail authority—and primarily runs long distance coach journeys within the country and across its borders into neighbouring states. 

Acquisition by one of the world’s largest gold producers has impacted very positively on Ghana-based Abosso Goldfields Ltd. Executive director Mike Ezan talks to Andrew Pelis about the improvements made and stability gained.

Barrie Badenhorst, general manager of Trans-Africa Projects, speaks to Jane Bordenave about the company’s successes in the power industry across the African continent and beyond.

Since joining forces with a larger company, Stefanutti Stocks Marine (previously known as Civil & Coastal Construction) has continued to thrive, taking on bigger and more lucrative projects than ever before. Andrew Pelis talks to Simon Allen about the many benefits that have arisen from the change in ownership.

Moving to a new country and taking over the running of a new company can throw up challenges for even the most experienced of managers, as Alan Swaby learns.

Fast ’n Fresh Transport Services transports today the perishable goods South Africans will buy tomorrow. Managing director Gavin Wilson tells John O’Hanlon how lateral thinking and innovation has helped the company keep its lead in the fast moving consumer goods logistics sector.

The Prestige Group, South Africa’s largest specialist cleaning company, has its sights set on becoming a complete one-stop-shop for facilities management. CEO Johan Du Toit explains to Gay Sutton how good people management is a key element of the company’s success.

Adapting its business strategy to suit the local market is a skill that JHI Property has already perfected—and one that will prove invaluable as it eyes further expansion on the African continent. Andrew Pelis talks to project manager Jaco Nel to find out more.

One might expect recent economic conditions to have created the greatest concern for Africa’s property management market; but it is the reliability of contractors that remains the pre-eminent factor for Johannesburg-based JHI Property.

Toyota is investing considerable resources in developing its South African supply chain. VP of Purchasing and Engineering Nigel Ward explains to Gay Sutton the value of collaborative supplier relations and Toyota’s philosophy of respect for people and mutual trust.