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.

Comfortably accommodating progress
The Gulf region has gone through major changes in recent years. The Dubai skyline has changed beyond recognition, and now the Sultanate of Oman is following suit by actively encouraging business and tourism. One of the resort hotels at the forefront of this campaign is the Grand Hyatt Muscat, as Andrew Pelis finds out.

Natural highs
eLan Group brings environmental awareness to property development, as Ruari McCallion learns from Patrick Kleu.
While everyone knows that South Africa is rich in plant life, animals and landscape, its heritage may not have been cared for as well as it could have been, particularly in the case of the countryÔÇÖs cities and even resorts. But that is changing, with the eLan Group leading the way.

A social convention
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is investing 1.2 billion rand in a big programme of expansion. Joey Pather talks to Gay Sutton about managing quick turnarounds and moving towards total sustainability.

Success driven
Many of the worldÔÇÖs gold-rich locations have long-since been found and mined but thereÔÇÖs still rewards to be had for entrepreneurs who are willing to take chances, as Alan Swaby learns.
Cluff Gold chairman Algy Cluff is a colourful figure in the best boysÔÇÖ own tradition. After all, heÔÇÖs spent a lifetime taking risks and proving that fortunes can be made in the most challenging of situations.