Africa

Manager of local supplier and contractor development, George Brakoh, explains how the economic legacy left behind by Newmont Ghana Gold will benefit the local community for years to come.

Boasting economic growth rates that have consistently topped six percent in recent years, Ghana is universally lauded as being an emerging African economic success story. A peaceful and stable democratic nation, Ghana continues to make strong progress towards its goal of becoming a middle-income country by 2020.

Developed by Blue Energy, a UK-based renewable energy investment company, the Nzema project in Ghana will be ultimately be able to provide electricity to more than 100,000 homes.

Construction work on the $400 million plant is due to begin within the next 12 months, with the developers optimistic that finance will be confirmed within half of that time. Upon completion, the 155 megawatt plant will increase Ghana’s generating capacity by six percent.

Country Manager Shane Johnson explains how a team of experienced seismic experts is paving the way for others to reap the rewards that East Africa has to offer.

Ambatovy - the facts

Nobody’s perfect. What quality or ability do you wish you had?

There are many. However, there are strengths and weaknesses for everyone, no matter how experienced or successful. For this reason alone, a collaborative approach among a team of people to tackle various managerial issues is very effective. Each person on a team brings a unique skill set and perspective that complements the other team members, leading to a collective result that is superior to what can be accomplished individually.

Managing director Bridget Thomson talks about how the provision of commercial diver training is contributing towards South Africa’s development as a hub for oil and gas activities.

A global business in every sense of the word, DORCE plans to build upon all that it has achieved to date. Deputy general manager Dr. Ferzat Mercan discusses how it intends to do so.

South African fresh fruit producer Afrifresh Group has developed a powerful integrated agricultural business model that is improving farming and export efficiency in Africa. New development director Roy Fine explains.

Nobody’s perfect. What quality or ability do you wish you had?

Patience, I am impatient. I also wish I was more in touch with my emotional side which would help me express feelings such as sympathy, etc.

What is the best business book you have ever read, and why?