Mandisa Makubalo’s Journey: From Corporate to Consultancy, Overcoming Challenges & Embracing Opportunities Mandisa Makubalo’s career began in the corporate world, where she spent 20 years mastering her craft. As the head of service, she
City Office’s CEO: Evolving and Thriving in Cape Town For over 30 years, City Office has established itself as a leading producer of quality corporate and scholastic furniture, while also manufacturing state-of-the-art seating solutions and hospital beds. City
C.O Designs: A Pioneer In Office Furniture With their manufacturing facility based in Cape Town and their sales teams based both in Cape Town and Johannesburg, C.O Designs has been one of the leading manufacturers in the
Rogz: World’s Coolest Pet Gear The pet accessories industry has witnessed a boom since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, with 2020 turning out to be a banner year for the market. Globally, the pet
The Cape Clothing and Textile Industry Cape Town’s manufacturing industry is a shining light of the province and despite an unpredictable year, the subsectors comprising CTFL (clothing, textile, footwear and leather) have adapted and done
Pura Beverages: Local Soda Brand Conquers the US Homegrown soda company PURA Beverages is making waves in the international better-for-you drinks market. Post-COVID, CEO Greig Jansen hopped on the first available flight out of Cape Town determined
Cape Union Mart’s Green Thread Studio Green Thread Studio, the design and production wing of the Cape Union Mart Group, is breathing new life into the city’s once beleaguered clothing manufacturing industry. Launched in 2022 with a
Veldskoen Shoes: Proudly Cape Town Showcasing Cape Town and South Africa’s phenomenal talent is the why behind the Veldskoen Shoes brand, says Driekie Zondagh, the company’s chief operations officer. Zondagh sat down with Invest Cape Town for a
BBD: International Leader in Software Solutions BBD, an international software solutions company that solves real-world problems with innovative solutions and modern technology stacks, talks doing business in Cape Town and beyond. From company milestones to
Mcotshana Holdings: Thriving in Construction Evolution Discover the story of Siphokuhle Mcotshana, a young entrepreneur based in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, who runs the woman-owned construction company, MCOTSHSANA HOLDINGS. Read Siphokuhle’s full Q&A below, where she unpacks the
City congratulates 2024 GreenPitch Challenge winners Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 GreenPitch Challenge, a GreenCape initiative. The City supports GreenCape which is recognised as
Business Retention and Expansion unit helps Cape Town enterprises to save millions The Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) unit has facilitated hundreds of business engagements, driving investment and economic activity across key industrial areas such as Atlantis, Blackheath, Epping,
Cape Town Welcomes Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS I welcome Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’s announcement of the Trusted Tour Operator
City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government Over two years, the City has given the go-ahead for the transfer or leasing process of more than 80 school and clinic sites across Cape Town
Initiative to boost Small Business Productivity in Cape Town The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate has renewed its partnership with Productivity South Africa to continue the highly successful Productivity Efficiency Programme. This initiative, a priority for Alderman
City’s partnerships help drive Cape Town’s growing economy Last week, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, announced the programme of action and deliverables of the Strategic Business Partners, at an event hosted by the
