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May 2, 2012
Tranter Rock Drills

Jack Liebenberg,managing director of Tranter Rock Drills, talks to Jayne Alverca about leading the company through the latest phase of its evolution.

Jack Liebenberg,managing director of Tranter Rock Drills, talks to Jayne Alverca about leading the company through the latest phase of its evolution.

Tranter Rock Drills may be a relatively new commercial entity, but it has an industrial legacy that stretches back more than half a century. The Rock Drills division of Boart Longyear, known throughout the South African mining industry by the acronym SECO, was originally founded in 1934 and has honed its expertise in rock drills and airlegs since the 1950s.

February 23, 2012
Panama Canal Expansion Program: Overview

Jorge Quijano, executive vice president of engineering with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), talks to Jayne Alverca about taking Central America’s most high profile infrastructure program from concept to completion.

Jorge Quijano, executive vice president of engineering with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), talks to Jayne Alverca about taking Central America’s most high profile infrastructure program from concept to completion.

February 22, 2012
Microsoft SA

Tracy Bolton, who heads Microsoft South Africa’s Information Worker division, talks to Jayne Alverca about the group’s mission to optimise the user experience.

Tracy Bolton, who heads Microsoft South Africa’s Information Worker division, talks to Jayne Alverca about the group’s mission to optimise the user experience.

February 7, 2012
Astera Engineering

Michel Maalouf, managing director of Astera Engineering, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s exponential success within Africa’s fastest growing telecoms market.

Michel Maalouf, managing director of Astera Engineering, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s exponential success within Africa’s fastest growing telecoms market.

 

January 30, 2012
Altech UEC South Africa

As 2012 begins, Jannie Viljoen, manufacturing director of the new Mount Edgecombe site of Altech UEC South Africa, is presiding over the African continent’s most advanced facility of its type.

As 2012 begins, Jannie Viljoen, manufacturing director of the new Mount Edgecombe site of Altech UEC South Africa, is presiding over the African continent’s most advanced facility of its type. Jayne Alverca reports.

 

January 30, 2012
Blendwell Chemicals

After cleaning and greening South Africa, Judy Nankervis, managing director of Blendwell Chemicals, talks to Jayne Alverca about extending the company’s reach across the African sub-continent and beyond.

After cleaning and greening South Africa, Judy Nankervis, managing director of Blendwell Chemicals, talks to Jayne Alverca about extending the company’s reach across the African sub-continent and beyond.

In a host of industrial, commercial and manufacturing settings, cleanliness has vital implications for employee and customer safety and satisfaction. Grease and dirt is not only unsightly, it can harbour all manner of unpleasant micro-organisms and easily lead to litigation, especially in food handling industries.

December 22, 2011
Nyanza Bottling Company Limited

Nyanza Bottling Company Limited (NBCL), a joint venture between Sumaria Corporation and the CMG Group of Companies, is one of East Africa’s most dynamic companies.

Nyanza Bottling Company Limited (NBCL), a joint venture between Sumaria Corporation and the CMG Group of Companies, is one of East Africa’s most dynamic companies. Christopher M Gachuma talks to Jayne Alverca about his passion for excellence.

 

December 22, 2011
Tamimi Group

Sulaiman Al-Rumaih, vice president of the Energy and Industrial division of the Tamimi Group, talks about the dynamic expansion of the business within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Sulaiman Al-Rumaih, vice president of the Energy and Industrial division of the Tamimi Group, talks about the dynamic expansion of the business within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. Jayne Alverca reports.

 

November 25, 2011
Telekom Malaysia

Bazlan Osman, group chief financial officer of Telekom Malaysia, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s achievements and challenges in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

Bazlan Osman, group chief financial officer of Telekom Malaysia, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s achievements and challenges in one of the world’s most competitive markets.

 

2011 has been an excellent year for Telekom Malaysia (TM). Despite fierce competition, the company has continued to attract new customers and maintained its leadership position in the broadband segment with 1.7 million customers in June 2011, showing growth of almost 12 per cent over the previous year. 

November 25, 2011
TPC Limited

Robert Baissac, CEO of TPC Limited, one of Tanzania’s largest enterprises in the sugar sector, talks to Jayne Alverca about the unique potential of the industry to support East Africa’s development goals.

Robert Baissac, CEO of TPC Limited, one of Tanzania’s largest enterprises in the sugar sector, talks to Jayne Alverca about the unique potential of the industry to support East Africa’s development goals.

 

Sugar is a staple output of Tanzania’s agricultural sector and has a key role in supporting the country’s economic development. Nestling in the alluvial valleys below Mount Kilimanjaro is the 16,000 hectare estate of TPC Limited, which produces almost one third of Tanzania’s total sugar output.

November 21, 2011
Continental Coal Ltd

Continental Coal Ltd has rapidly shifted from being a junior player in the coal exploration market to achieving profitability as a mid-tier producer.

Continental Coal Ltd has rapidly shifted from being a junior player in the coal exploration market to achieving profitability as a mid-tier producer. CEO Don Turvey talks to Jayne Alverca.

 

November 21, 2011
Djibouti Telecom

International carrier Djibouti Telecom already has the strongest presence in Eastern Africa. Now it has ambitious plans to expand further across the region and become the gateway to Europe.

International carrier Djibouti Telecom already has the strongest presence in Eastern Africa. Now it has ambitious plans to expand further across the region and become the gateway to Europe. General manager Abdourahman Mohamed Hassan talks to Jayne Alverca.

 

October 11, 2011
Ghandour Cosmetics

Ghandour Cosmetics is bringing glamour to Ghana and beyond. Founder Tanal Ghandour, who acts as managing director, talks to Jayne Alverca about the impact the company is making on African markets.

Ghandour Cosmetics is bringing glamour to Ghana and beyond. Founder Tanal Ghandour, who acts as managing director, talks to Jayne Alverca about the impact the company is making on African markets.

 

October 4, 2011
WearCheck

Neil Robinson, managing director of WearCheck, talks to Jayne Alverca about the value the company can add to a myriad of operations that rely on oil-lubricated plant and equipment.

Neil Robinson, managing director of WearCheck, talks to Jayne Alverca about the value the company can add to a myriad of operations that rely on oil-lubricated plant and equipment.

 

September 19, 2011
Devine Constructions

The Hamilton Harbour development is creating a new iconic landmark in Brisbane, Queensland, and represents a major milestone for project managers Devine Constructions.

The Hamilton Harbour development is creating a new iconic landmark in Brisbane, Queensland; and represents a major milestone for project managers Devine Constructions. Commercial contracts manager George Defteros talks to Jayne Alverca about the development.

 

September 19, 2011
GeoSea

GeoSea, part of the DEME group of companies, has applied a pioneering approach to a host of underwater construction challenges.

GeoSea, part of the DEME group of companies, has applied a pioneering approach to a host of underwater construction challenges. Business development manager Bart De Poorter talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s flair for innovation.

 

September 19, 2011
MegChem

August Zerwick, managing director of South Africa-based engineering solutions provider MegChem, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s unique approach to managing complexity.

August Zerwick, managing director of South Africa-based engineering solutions provider MegChem, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s unique approach to managing complexity.

 

September 12, 2011
Miami International Airport

The new North Terminal Development (NTD) at Miami International Airport represents the biggest ever single investment in US aviation history. Program director Juan Carlos Arteaga talks to Jayne Alverca as the project nears completion.

The new North Terminal Development (NTD) at Miami International Airport represents the biggest ever single investment in US aviation history. Program director Juan Carlos Arteaga talks to Jayne Alverca as the project nears completion.

 

September 9, 2011
Barrick Gold: Pueblo Viejo Mine

Manuel E. Bonilla, president of the Barrick Pueblo Viejo gold mining complex, talks to Jayne Alverca about the environmental, economic and social implications of the biggest single investment ever made in the history of the Dominican Republic.

Manuel E. Bonilla, president of the Barrick Pueblo Viejo gold mining complex, talks to Jayne Alverca about the environmental, economic and social implications of the biggest single investment ever made in the history of the Dominican Republic.

 

September 6, 2011
Babcock Ntuthuko Powerlines

Gary Whalley, chief operating officer of Babcock Ntuthuko Powerlines, says that the company’s long track record of engineering excellence means it is now ideally positioned to expand its footprint across Southern Africa.

Gary Whalley, chief operating officer of Babcock Ntuthuko Powerlines, says that the company’s long track record of engineering excellence means it is now ideally positioned to expand its footprint across Southern Africa. Jayne Alverca reports.

 

August 19, 2011
Tranter Holdings (Pty) Limited

Joshua Ngoma, CEO of Tranter Holdings (Pty) Limited, talks to Jayne Alverca about his desire to move beyond making a good profit and contribute to a lasting improvement in the economic conditions and livelihoods of the people of Southern Africa.

Joshua Ngoma, CEO of Tranter Holdings (Pty) Limited, talks to Jayne Alverca about his desire to move beyond making a good profit and contribute to a lasting improvement in the economic conditions and livelihoods of the people of Southern Africa.

 

August 11, 2011
BlueScope Steel Asia

Sanjay Dayal, chief executive of BlueScope Steel Asia, talks about the myriad ways in which the company is transforming a commodity into value-added building solutions.

Sanjay Dayal, chief executive of BlueScope Steel Asia, talks to Jayne Alverca about the myriad ways in which the company is transforming a commodity into value-added building solutions.

 

July 15, 2011
Empire Aviation Group

Steve Hartley, executive director of private aviation specialist Empire Aviation Group, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s approach to maximizing asset value and the flight experience in the Middle East and beyond.

Steve Hartley, executive director of private aviation specialist Empire Aviation Group, talks to Jayne Alverca about the company’s approach to maximizing asset value and the flight experience in the Middle East and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

July 15, 2011
The Rezidor Hotel Group

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, and a strong presence in emerging markets is viewed as critical to the group’s long-term success.

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, and a strong presence in emerging markets is viewed as critical to the group’s long-term success. Andrew McLachlan, VP for Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands, talks to Jayne Alverca about the factors that are driving the company’s stellar growth in Africa.

 

 

July 11, 2011
Horizon Power

Western Australia’s unique location makes it an ideal region to pioneer some of the world’s most innovative solar power solutions. Jayne Alverca reviews some of the recent achievements of Horizon Power.

Western Australia’s unique location makes it an ideal region to pioneer some of the world’s most innovative solar power solutions. Jayne Alverca reviews some of the recent achievements of Horizon Power.