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April 17, 2012

Botswana has transformed itself from a sleepy African country to a vibrant democratic economy and as Alan Swaby learns, its national airline is trying to emulate the country’s progress.

Botswana has transformed itself from a sleepy African country to a vibrant democratic economy and as Alan Swaby learns, its national airline is trying to emulate the country’s progress.

It’s an understandable aspiration that developing countries want to be represented on the larger international stage through their own national airline carrier. Understandable, but fraught with danger—at least of the economical kind—as many African countries have discovered to their cost.

April 17, 2012

The eagerly awaited Deerfields Town Square Mall is just eight months from opening in Abu Dhabi. General manager Banu Tas talks to Gay Sutton about fulfilling the needs of the community.

The eagerly awaited Deerfields Town Square Mall is just eight months from opening in Abu Dhabi. General manager Banu Tas talks to Gay Sutton about fulfilling the needs of the community.

In December this year, the new Deerfields Town Square Mall will be opening its doors to the public in the Al Bahiya area of Abu Dhabi, providing a much needed blend of shopping outlets, entertainment venues, restaurants and family activities for the rapidly growing communities living on the mainland close to the Emirate’s island capital. 

April 4, 2012

Atlas Copco Ghana is at the hub of this global industrial technology group’s West Africa operations. Regional general manager George Apostolopoulos explains where the company is striking gold.

Atlas Copco Ghana is at the hub of this global industrial technology group’s West Africa operations. Regional general manager George Apostolopoulos tells John O’Hanlon where the company is striking gold.

March 23, 2012

Osisko’s Canadian Malartic mine is the single largest gold reserve in production in Canada. General manager Denis Cimon talks about its challenges and achievements.

Osisko’s billion dollar Canadian Malartic mine is the single largest gold reserve in production in Canada. General manager Denis Cimon talks about the challenges and achievements of this unique project.

The town of Malartic, Quebec is sitting on a gold mine—literally. To be more precise, it used to sit on a gold mine until part of the town was moved to facilitate mining operations. But more of that later.

March 21, 2012

Shell Iraq is part of a consortium working to significantly increase production at the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq. But the project has not been easy: some of the major challenges to date have included de-mining, safety and marsh preservation, as Becky Done discovers.

Shell Iraq is part of a consortium working to significantly increase production at the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq. But the project has not been easy: some of the major challenges to date have included de-mining, safety and marsh preservation, as Becky Done discovers.

February 22, 2012

Anup Modha, general manager of Tanzania-based Minjingu Mines & Fertiliser, explains how the company has been using environmentally friendly local resources to achieve food security and poverty reduction.

Agriculture in many parts of Africa is still struggling to fulfil its potential. Anup Modha, general manager of Tanzania-based Minjingu Mines & Fertiliser, explains how the company has been using environmentally friendly local resources to achieve food security and poverty reduction.

January 16, 2012

Rocco Magno offers his thoughts and advice to UK companies on how to manage their international payments and minimise risk during a volatile European Market.

Rocco Magno, general manager of American Express FX International Payments, offers his thoughts and advice to UK companies on how to manage their international payments and minimise risk during a volatile European Market.

 

December 22, 2011

Eti Aluminyum of Turkey has the rare distinction of possessing one of a very small number of fully integrated facilities in the world. General manager Mehmet Arkan talks to Julia Smith about the company’s capabilities and plans.

Eti Aluminyum of Turkey has the rare distinction of possessing one of a very small number of fully integrated facilities in the world. General manager Mehmet Arkan talks to Julia Smith about the company’s capabilities and plans.

 

November 25, 2011

Barrick Gold’s Granny Smith mine in Western Australia has already been in operation for 21 years. General manager Julie Shuttleworth talks to Gay Sutton about the enormous potential for expansion.

Barrick Gold’s Granny Smith mine in Western Australia has already been in operation for 21 years. General manager Julie Shuttleworth talks to Gay Sutton about the enormous potential for expansion.

 

November 25, 2011

United Engineering Construction (UNEC) is responsible for some of the most innovative and iconic buildings in the United Arab Emirates.

United Engineering Construction (UNEC) is responsible for some of the most innovative and iconic buildings in the United Arab Emirates. Now, it has its sights set on neighbouring Arabian markets and the Maghreb.

 

November 21, 2011

As BAT South Africa’s demand chain general manager Bernd Meyer prepares to hand over the reins to his successor, he talks to Gay Sutton about the transformation that has taken place over the past few years.

As BAT South Africa’s demand chain general manager Bernd Meyer prepares to hand over the reins to his successor, he talks to Gay Sutton about the transformation that has taken place over the past few years, both culturally and structurally, to improve customer and supply chain performance.

 

November 21, 2011

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 24, 2011

One of Kuwait’s oldest pipeline construction companies is gearing up for growth. General manager Mohammad Al-Hazza’a talks to Gay Sutton about strategic partnerships and the value of longstanding staff loyalty.

One of Kuwait’s oldest pipeline construction companies is gearing up for growth. General manager Mohammad Al-Hazza’a talks to Gay Sutton about strategic partnerships and the value of longstanding staff loyalty.

 

October 18, 2011

As the first government owned corporation in the Northern Territory and the only combined utilities company in Australia, Power and Water Corporation is a trendsetter in a challenging environment.

As the first government owned corporation in the Northern Territory and the only combined utilities company in Australia, Power and Water Corporation is a trendsetter in a challenging environment, as Jane Bordenave reports.

 

August 19, 2011

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.

 

July 15, 2011

...and clear strategic thinking mean that after five years building a nationwide fibre optic communication backbone, Neotel is leading the migration to next generation communications.

...and clear strategic thinking mean that after five years building a nationwide fibre optic communication backbone, Neotel is leading the migration to next generation communications. Dr Angus Hay talks to Gay Sutton about the steps that are making cloud computing available in South Africa.

 

 

 

April 26, 2011

Journalists of a certain age all over the world are feeling a pang or two of nostalgia today, with the news that the last ever manual typewriter has been made in a factory in India.

Journalists of a certain age all over the world are feeling a pang or two of nostalgia today, with the news that the last ever manual typewriter has been made in a factory in India.

Godrej and Boyce, the last company to make manual typewriters, has closed its plant in Mumbai, India, leaving the typewriter officially a product of the past.

April 20, 2011

With many famous names in hospitality presenting uniformity in appearance and approach, Alan Swaby looks at one group of hotels that prides itself on offering superior service and hospitality from breathtaking locations.

With many famous names in hospitality presenting uniformity in appearance and approach, Alan Swaby looks at one group of hotels that prides itself on offering superior service and hospitality from breathtaking locations.

 

Don’t you just love rags-to-riches stories? Well in this case, the story doesn’t exactly begin with ‘rags’—but it’s certainly a tale of a man who punched above his weight, was never afraid to take chances and continually seized every opportunity that came his way.

April 6, 2011

Since the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia in 1938, the country’s economy has grown exponentially, along with its hydrocarbon infrastructure. Over the last two decades, Yanbu Steel has become the country’s largest indigenous fabricator of specialist structures.

Since the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia in 1938, the country’s economy has grown exponentially, along with its hydrocarbon infrastructure. Over the last two decades, Yanbu Steel has become the country’s largest indigenous fabricator of specialist structures.

 

March 29, 2011

General manager Mike Lalonde talks about integrating a portfolio of traditional mines into a single identity.

Goldcorp’s Red Lake mining complex is one of the world’s richest gold resources. General manager Mike Lalonde talks to Gay Sutton about integrating a portfolio of traditional mines into a single forward looking identity.

March 16, 2011

Implementing strategies for quality, efficiency and innovation has led to expansion across Africa and into Australasia.

As Just Refrigeration gears up to expand its marketplace across Africa and Australasia, general manager Chris Turner talks to Gay Sutton about setting the company on a firm corporate footing, and implementing strategies for quality, efficiency and innovation.

 

March 16, 2011

Chicken is a valuable and popular source of protein; but its production requires a well-oiled machine, as Alan Swaby discovers.

Chicken is a valuable and popular source of protein; but its production requires a well-oiled machine, as Alan Swaby discovers.

 

Let’s start with a guessing game: how many chickens do you think are consumed in your country every week? Whether your guess is accurate or not, the numbers will certainly be enormous and probably far greater than you imagined.

February 28, 2011

A major league player in petrochemical and hydrocarbon engineering in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

In 10 years, Al Suwaidi Equipment and Transport Company Limited has grown from being a basic equipment rental company into a major league player in the equipment services and engineered heavy lift arena for the petrochemical and hydrocarbon markets in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East—and by forming smart alliances, it is now active throughout the region wherever heavy lifting is required.

 

February 23, 2011

Now one of BAT Group’s most modern and strategic plants, the Heidelberg factory in South Africa has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last three years. Bernd Meyer, demand chain general manager for the Southern Africa area, talks about how he approached changing an entire company culture.

Now one of BAT Group’s most modern and strategic plants, the Heidelberg factory in South Africa has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last three years. Bernd Meyer, demand chain general manager for the Southern Africa area, talks to Gay Sutton about how he approached changing an entire company culture.