South African Business 2018 edition
Welcome to the sixth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za. 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 sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties. 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 online at www.globalafricanetwork.com. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za 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 sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties. South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. Visit www.globalafricanetwork.com for more business and investment news, opportunities and events.
Welcome to the sixth edition of the South African Business journal. First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za.
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 sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties.
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 online at www.globalafricanetwork.com.
First published in 2011, the publication has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to South Africa, supported by an e-book edition at www.southafricanbusiness.co.za
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 sustainability and African trade provide unique insights, together with an interview with the newly elected chairman of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, Mr Thomas Schaefer. Another special feature focusses on an exciting project to transform South Africa’s small harbours and coastal properties.
South African Business is complemented by nine regional publications covering the business and investment environment in each of South Africa’s provinces. Visit www.globalafricanetwork.com for more business and investment news, opportunities and events.
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DaySeven Group<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
Patrick Ooro, Director of DaySeven Group, outlines the<br />
growth strategy for this fast-growing group.<br />
Patrick Ooro<br />
Please describe the main areas of your business.<br />
DaySeven Group comprises four companies:<br />
• DaySeven Consulting – Management Consulting, Advisory Services<br />
and Research Services<br />
• DaySeven Training – Training facilitation services and courses<br />
• DaySeven Projects – Project identification, development, execution<br />
and management<br />
• DaySeven Technology – Technology consulting and custom ICT<br />
solution development<br />
What is your area of operation?<br />
I am involved mainly in the management and strategic business expansion<br />
of the entire DaySeven Group. I also have roles within DaySeven<br />
Consulting, Projects and Technology.<br />
BIOGRAPHY<br />
Patrick Ooro is a Director at<br />
DaySeven Group and is responsible<br />
for business and project<br />
identification and development<br />
across Sub-Saharan Africa. He<br />
was previously the Marketing<br />
Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa<br />
at Hitachi Europe (Johannesburg<br />
office) and has been involved<br />
in several projects in<br />
the energy, water, healthcare<br />
and ICT sectors across Sub-<br />
Saharan Africa. Qualified in<br />
economics, he has worked in<br />
the banking sector as well as<br />
in private sector consulting,<br />
advisory and research across<br />
Sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
When was DaySeven formed?<br />
DaySeven Group was formed in 2008 and has evolved over the past<br />
nine years to encompass the different specialist companies.<br />
What is the story behind the group’s name?<br />
The group’s name is inspired firstly by a week having seven days and<br />
secondly by the belief in the perfection of the number seven.<br />
Please tell us about recent successful projects?<br />
DaySeven Consulting provided research services for Hitachi Chemical<br />
Ltd on the <strong>South</strong> <strong>African</strong> market and the different potential entry<br />
strategies that they could use to enter the market and be competitive.<br />
DaySeven Technology was contracted to develop, publish and<br />
host an online survey to collect data on behalf of the <strong>African</strong> Capacity<br />
Building Foundation. The survey collected data on the awareness and<br />
alignment of UN Strategic Development Goals (SDGs) to country-based<br />
National Development Plans.<br />
What is planned for the future?<br />
DaySeven Group plans to expand and focus on projects outside<br />
<strong>South</strong> Africa in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our focus areas will be technology<br />
solutions and water and sanitation projects.<br />
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