Seafood sensation
South AfricaÔÇÖs most popular seafood restaurant chain, Ocean Basket, is gearing up to develop the franchise globally. CEO Manny Nichas takes Gay Sutton behind the scenes to review the secrets of this success.

Retail regeneration therapy
The developer behind the expansion of the Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre in South Africa hopes that the work will not only be of benefit to national and local retailers but to businesses and residents in the surrounding community.
WeÔÇÖve all heard of the term ÔÇÿretail therapyÔÇÖ; but in the Western Cape region of South Africa, shopping really has helped to improve life for a whole community.

Cream of magnesia
One of the largest producers and exporters of magnesia is dedicating itself to research and development in order to respond to the specific needs of customers and adapt to the effects of globalisation.

Moving up a gear
Quality and innovative design are the secrets to the success of David Brown Gear Industries. Gay Sutton talks to Bill Gorman of the South Africa division and learns how continuous investment in equipment and skills is keeping the company ahead in the marketplace.
The mining industry undoubtedly uses enormous equipment and David Brown Gear Industries (DBGI) of South Africa designs and manufactures the high quality, highly specified and often enormous gears and gear boxes required by the international mining sector.

Engineering the future

Rising to the challenge
As a continent lacking in much of the basic infrastructure essential for business, Africa could be seen as too challenging for some. But for those companies in the infrastructure sector, the market is wide open, as Likusasa has discovered. Becky Done reports.

The London-listed miner Vedanta is reported to be considering spinning off several of its interests, resulting in five or six companies plus a parent.

BHP Billiton, the worldÔÇÖs largest mining company, has agreed to buy Canadian potash developer Athabasca Potash Inc. (API) for C$341 million ($320 million).  The deal follows news of Brazilian miner Vale's $3.8 billion acquisition on Tuesday of food conglomerate Bunge's Brazilian assets, which are primarily focused on phosphate and fertilizers. BHP signaled its interest in the potash sector by its acquisition of Anglo Potash in 2008.