The 2019 edition of South African Business is the seventh edition of this annual guide to business and investment in South Africa.
Regular pages cover all the main economic sectors of the South African economy and give a snapshot of each of the country’s provincial economies. Feature articles on topical issues such as Special Economic Zones and African trade provide unique insights, together with comprehensive overviews of critical economic sectors. Other special features focus on the exciting new possibilities in renewable energy, airports as engines of regional growth and the maritime sector as an entirely new prospect for South African entrepreneurs and businesses.
South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. The e-book editions can be viewed at www.globalafricanetwork.com
PROFILE Bakone Holding
PROFILE Bakone Holding Investment Professionals in investment and wealth growth. Bakone Holding Investment is a holdings and investment company focused on growing and investing in various ventures. To work on such a complex and powerful financial market as an investor is not easy. It is necessary to have not only expertise, but also a great positive experience. Otherwise, the investor risks losing all of his or her investments. Bakone Holding Investment has mastered the skills of investment and has built a large investment portfolio. Bakone Holding Investment offers customers the opportunity to earn and grow in the investment industry. The company has an investment portfolio in various companies. Leadership Dickson Ramokone, CEO of Bakone Holding Investment, is a seasoned businessman and entrepreneur with many years of experience in various sectors. Having learnt from his parents’ retail enterprises, he worked in minerals for many years and more recently has been branching out into property, agriculture, logistics and construction. Mother of companies The companies that make up the Bakone Holding Investment portfolio cover a wide range of sectors: • Financial • Commodities (Coal, diamonds and minerals) • Fuel and logistics (including Bakone Fuel) • Trade • Construction and civils • Agricultural produce • General. CONTACT DETAILS Contact person: Mr DK Ramokone (CEO), Bakone Holding Investments Tel: +27 78 868 9377 | Fax: 086 525 9190 Email: dickson@bhinvestments.co.za Website: bhinvestments.co.za SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS 2019 78
Financial North Capital First Specialists in capital investment and growth. We know when to invest and how to grow. Our main goal is to assist businesses achieve their ambitions for growth. Our target market is to invest in businesses over which we have management control or an ability to exert significant influence. To promote opportunities for professional achievement for talented, motivated and suitably qualified black executives to participate in the economic transformation of South Africa. North Capital First offers investors long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of unlisted investments managed by North First Capital. Tel: 078 868 9377 Email: dickson@northcapitalfirst.co.za Website: www.northcapitalfirst.co.za Commodities Fency Diamonds The company currently provides services to companies ranging from small-scale mining to large commercial mining projects. Fency Diamonds is a clientdriven commodity trading company that puts the needs of clients first. Our goal is to deliver a superior advantage to all our business partners, providing them with specialist expertise and deep market knowledge. Our dedicated team of specialists balance daily activities and long-term strategies, seamlessly connected with a worldwide network of suppliers, manufacturers and jewelers. Over the years we have demonstrated supreme competence in service delivery and living up to the commitments made to our clients. Tel: 078 868 9377 Email: dickson@fencydiamonds.co.za Website: www.fencydiamonds.co.za White Blue Insurance Life insurance services tailored products for lowincome families. Affordable life cover and funeral cover for individuals and families. The company aims to partner with insurance brokers who can sell services in remote areas. Tel: 076 900 3933 Email: dickson@wbinsurance.co.za Website: www.wbsinsurance.co.za Kgwale For Projects Established in 2005, this business has a professional and committed team, specialising in commodities trading, marketing, brokerage and finance. The focus is on food-stuffs, farming, export and import and big brand retailers. Other services include marketing, advertising, branding and developing a corporate identity for clients. Tel: 078 868 9377 Email: dickson@kgwaleprojects.co.za Website: www.kgwaleprojects.co.za Master Ore & Diamonds Holdings Specialists in Iron ore & Diamond mining, sales and distribution, including the sale of individual stone diamonds. Master Ore & Diamond Holdings is a diversified business group with interests in mineral resources and industrial sectors. We believe that the best way to stay ahead is to think ahead and are confident of leading the way as we move into the future guided by thought leadership which has multiple years of experience of building successful businesses and a highly talented and culturally diverse team. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas with unrivalled expertise in the exploration and mining. Tel: 078 868 9377 Email: dickson@modholdings.co.za Website: www.modholdings.co.za 79 SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS 2019
