Africa

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.

Never has there been a greater need to teach the world about the importance of conservation. Andrew Pelis talks to one South African company that is making impressive strides in doing just that.

The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu Natal, is South Africa’s largest cargo port and a significant contributor to the country’s economy. Jimmy Hills talks to Gay Sutton about a vision for the port to become a global leader.   

Pet lovers are known to make sacrifices for their animals; but as Alan Swaby discovers, it is not always necessary to choose the product with the highest price tag.