- State of economy putting pressure on local equity investors South Africa’s restrained economic growth, fluctuating rand, rising inflation and the current interest rates cycle are some of the factors which are likely to prolong pressure on local equity investments. This is according to Eric Enslin, CEO of FNB Private Wealth and RMB Private Bank.
- Firmenich acquires Flavourome to expand its presence in Africa Firmenich is acquiring Flavourome, an established privately-held flavours company in South Africa that has been successfully serving the local market since 1998. With this acquisition, Firmenich will accelerate business growth in this strategic region by gaining direct access to new customers, while operating its own high performing manufacturing facility in South Africa.
- Sugar refinery spotless thanks to Delfin vacuum system from GCE Goscor Cleaning Equipment (GCE), in partnership with authorised dealer Maverick Industrial Cleaning Solutions, recently supplied and installed a state-of-the-art Delfin vacuum system at the Tongaat Hulett sugar refinery in Rossburgh, Durban.
- A solution for all coating applications Xena Chemicals, the brainchild of Dudley Horne was established some 10 years ago. Horne has an impressive CV in the plastics and polymer industry. This starts at AECI then Plastomark, BASF – which included a two-year stint in Germany and First Chemicals. Horne left BASF and became a partner in First Chemicals, a multifaceted agency...
- Sustainable design is a ‘green’ light for long-term cost-savings The challenge facing ‘green’ building in South Africa focuses on convincing clients that many of the additional costs associated with sustainable design are recouped within a fairly short period of time. Tenants are now demanding that buildings are either Green Star rated, or at least designed according to sustainable design principles. “We are moving from...
- What SA needs to do to save lives and livelihoods – IRR The Covid-19 outbreak presents South Africa with grave challenges, not least because we confront the coronavirus crisis in an existing – recessionary – crisis. This is according to the Institute of Race Relations (IRR).
- H.B. Fuller meets holographic market needs H.B. Fuller is excited with the response to its Swift melt 1908, which was recently launched in India at Labelexpo 2018. Designed by scientists and customised to meet the unique requirements in India, this new hot melt PSA is set to play its role in reinventing the future of tapes and labels.
- How to be debt free by retirement Most South Africans don’t know how much time is left before they retire. They don’t have a financial plan in place to settle their debts and start investing. Unfortunately, the majority of income earners will have to seriously downgrade their lifestyles when regular income stops coming in.
- NERI&HU TO SPEAK AT DESIGN INDABA 2020 Shanghai, with its population of about 24 million people is not only a global financial hub but also a purposefully chosen base for the Neri&Hu Design and Research Office (Neri&Hu).
- 7 Awe-inspiring marble use cases Marble, an exceptionally versatile material used for centuries to create awe-inspiring art, majestic staircases, classic kitchens and resplendent flooring. With today’s contemporary design trends, the wide selection of marble can be used in more ways than ever before.

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