April 16, 2009

Mpilende Foods doesn't rely on BEE status for long-term success

Mfundo Thango, the owner of Mpilende Foods, has all the hallmarks of a stereotypical black economic empowerment (BEE) entrepreneur: a flashy 4X4, offices in a posh suburb, government contracts and access to other connected empowerment players.

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October 11, 2008

More power to the women

It is a corner office but, perhaps in keeping with her modest nature, Thandi Orleyn's is not the biggest in the building.

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September 18, 2008

Thuso Design & Exhibitions forges ahead breaking new ground

Thuso Exhibitions, a 100% BEE company, has made great strides in growing its business to a commendable level. Thuso has recently been busy with global assignments as far afield as Angola, where they completed a large assignment, Belgium, and most recently, in Mozambique.
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August 20, 2008

Success oh, so sweet for Bhisho producer

FOR Nkululeko Gomna - a honey producer in Khayelitsha village near Bhisho - black economic empowerment (BEE) success came in the form of something no larger than a bee. Read more...

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October 30, 2007

Two women epitomise the broad-based beneficiary

Johannesburg - Qulu and Nozala are just two of the hundreds of committed individuals who are involved in the community development work that is partly funded by the Social Change Assistance Trust (Scat), which is one of the 23 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that comprise Ditikeni's shareholders. Read more...

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October 8, 2007

Maponya did not need BEE to succeed

The opening of Maponya Mall heralds a new chapter in Soweto's rich cultural history. Another milestone for Richard Maponya, and a giant leap for Soweto. Read more...

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October 4, 2007

Soweto Mall indeed a tribute to Richard Maponya's hard work

The opening of Maponya Mall heralds a new chapter in Soweto's rich cultural history. It's another milestone for Richard Maponya, and a giant leap for Soweto. Read more...

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December 1, 2005

Imperial says H1 headline EPS to rise up to 40 pct

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African transport and logistics group Imperial Holdings expects first-half headline earnings per share to increase between 20 and 40 percent, the company said on Thursday...

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April 29, 2005

BEE company brings warmth

WHEN about 400 residents in the informal section of Heinz Park ...

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March 3, 2005

Flower export project setting new standards for BEE

A flower export project in the Eastern Cape is setting new standards for black economic empowerment...

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