Entries by Jef

Celebrating transformation where it’s needed most

28 June, 2017 in /by

Source: http://www.miningne.ws/2017/06/26/celebrating-transformation-where-its-needed-most/ The calls for radical economic transformation in South Africa’s mining sector, particularly transformation that favours the country’s communities, are rising in their urgency, their frustration and their exasperation. So it was with no small measure of pride that dignitaries, shareholders, business luminaries, and VIP guests including Inside Mining, gathered on 22 June 2017 […]

Green Light Given to First Stage of Major Protein Precinct

10 May, 2017 in /by

SOMERSET could soon be home to the Brisbane Valley Protein Precinct, a multi-million dollar master planned protein production hub at Coominya, with Council today approving the first stage of the development. The Brisbane Valley Protein Precinct site is designated as the Coominya Food Production Investigation Area under Council’s Strategic Framework and will be developed on […]

Rich reward for excellent matric results

27 February, 2017 in /by

RESULTS REWARDED: Businessman and benefactor Saki Macozoma with former Ndzondelelo High School pupil Nangamso Jonas and her mother, Lindelwa Picture: ATHENA O’REILL Hard work scores former pupil R10 000 A Zwide matriculant’s high marks paid off when a prominent Johannesburg businessman made good on his promise to give her a R2 000 reward for every […]

Unicom Emergency Response Messaging System: LNG Plant

16 October, 2016 in /by

This article describes a system developed, supplied and installed by Unicom Pty Ltd for use in an LNG plant in the Middle East enabling messaging between different communication devices to achieve a seamless, timely exchange of critical plant information. As Neil Young advises us, “rust never sleeps”. Such is the plight of many technology systems […]

Safika to create multi-million Rand protein production hub

18 August, 2016 in /by

Safika is a partner in The Brisbane Valley Protein Precinct (BVPP), a multi-million rand protein production hub to be developed on more than 1100 hectares at Coominya in Australia’s Brisbane Valley. BVPP will encompass intensive livestock production, processing, training, research and hospitality facilities, The Brisbane Valley Protein Precinct (BVPP) has identified the growing Asian middle […]

From Robben Island to Somerset

20 April, 2016 in /by

A vision for future economic development in the Somerset region The business breakfast hosted by the Somerset Region Business Alliance at Cormorant Bay Cafe on Tuesday was a great opportunity to get a glimpse into Somerset’s Future. Brisbane Valley Protein Precinct Pty Ltd (BVPP) is preparing a Development Application for a multi-million-dollar master planned protein […]

Hong Kong protesters must accept city is part of China

15 March, 2016 in /by

By Raquel Carvalho Leaders should find a vision for Hong Kong and bring the youth into the prosperity path, says South African businessman and former political activist. Saki Macozoma, 58, South African businessman and former political activist, saw with his own eyes protests, riots and police abuse. From his time as a student leader, he […]