Recycling not scrapping
The world is full of scrap metal merchants but few have taken their business to the level of professionalism Jeff Daniels found in South Africa.
At one end of the spectrum you have the seedy scrap merchant where you can still find a market for lead nicked from a church roof. At the other end, you have a slick organisation such as UCG Recycling. Both are handling waste metals but one is doing it by instinct, while the other is providing a wide-ranging recycling function for mines and manufacturing.

Specialist in all styles
The slogan of the great African band Orchestre Baobab applies well to South AfricaÔÇÖs premier firm of architects: its strength lies in its diversity, as TPS.P Architects director Guy Steenekamp explains to John OÔÇÖHanlon.

Solid steel ambitions
Like any business sector, the steel industry has not found itself immune to the effects of the recession. Andre Nienaber tells Andrew Pelis about expansion in a turbulent marketplace and finding a way to capitalise on the right opportunities.

Tough, and loving it
South AfricaÔÇÖs Spur Steak Ranch restaurant chain is expanding around the globe. Pierre van Tonder tells Gay Sutton how the organisationÔÇÖs people are motivated to drive that success.

Firm on the ground
Roadcrete Africa is a company that does what its name says: its core business is roads and its focus is on the fundamental infrastructure essential to South AfricaÔÇÖs future. John OÔÇÖHanlon spoke to managing director Gregory Badenhorst.

Celebrating people
Over the past four decades, South AfricaÔÇÖs number one retailer has worked hard to uplift local communities and develop its own people. More recently, it has also implemented a major re-branding across its stores, as Becky Done finds out from Pick n Pay CEO Nick Badminton.

Thinking outside the box
The global recession has hit the retail sector hard. Lynette Ntuli tells Gay Sutton how The Pavilion shopping mall in Durban, South Africa, has been attracting customers and mitigating the effects of the downturn.
The Pavilion Shopping Centre in Westville, a suburb of Durban, has reached the age of sweet sixteen, and has had a lifespan marked by growth and expansion.

A mighty mix
Sadruddin Hashwani, chairman and founder of the Hashoo Group, explains to Gay Sutton how Orient Petroleum International Inc is helping to create energy independence for Pakistan, and how he plans to continue expanding the company around the globe.
 

And itÔÇÖs gold
Lydian International is moving quickly to define the extent of its gold discovery in Armenia. CEO Tim Coughlin and technical director Andor Lips tell Gay Sutton how the discovery was made and why the company is focusing its efforts on exploration in emerging and transitional environments.

The peak of hospitality
Hashoo Hospitality Group owns property in some of the most historic and beautiful locations in the world, but their charms are a well kept secret. Murtaza Hashwani talks to Gay Sutton about managing and expanding a five star brand during difficult times.