instruments to hospitals and runs a This issue will be a tribute to Do you get time off?
central sterile service and theatre Nelson Mandela – what would When, should be the question...
sterile service unit at Inkosi Albert you like to say to him?
Luthuli Central Hospital. The company Thank you for being a shining light for Good point... Let’s rephrase –
has a staff complement of 65, the the continent and the rest of the world. what do you do to relax?
majority of which are women. Mbekani Relaxation is a daily early-morning
Medical Supplies imports medical walk along the beach at Umhlanga and
devices and consumables. spending time with my children.
You’re the founder of the Do you have any future plans for
Mbekani Group. What role your business?
do you currently play in the We are well-positioned and hope
business, and what does it entail? to take full advantage of the new
I am the executive chairperson. I telecommunications opportunities there
handle all the administrative aspects are in Africa.
and am also tasked with looking out for
business opportunities. What words of wisdom do you
have for other business leaders?
What challenges do you face in Understanding provides confidence.
your industry?
Attracting and retaining staff as a small Your message to Nelson Mandela
company is always a challenge. would be...
Your leadership of our country provided
How have you dealt with the the opportunity for our business to
tough times? be established; we entered into this
Through cost containment and venture with many doubts of success.
reinvesting most of the profits back into I thank you for your vision and for your
the business. steadfast resolution.
Bruce Jones
How has being a member of the
Progressive Business Forum In 2000, Zolisa Mnyango, Khusta
added to your business? Mkhuseli Jack and Bruce Jones formed
The PBF offers networking Aphelele, a company that serves the
opportunities and exposure to other South African telecommunications
countries for doing business. industry in the design and
construction-management fields. Jones
What motivates you? became the Managing Director of
Success, creating something including Aphelele, and he says his professional
jobs, assisting in the development of objective is seeking new challenges in
people and being in charge of my own business development management,
personal destiny. offering experience and skill in
negotiations, contract formulation
Do you get time off? and management.
It’s important to make time for my
family and for myself. What challenges do you face in
your industry?
How do you relax and unwind? The lack of the necessary skills to
Travelling, reading and spending time obtain service delivery.
with family is the way I unwind.
How have you been dealing with
What are your future plans for the economic downturn?
your business? We’ve been avoiding wastage and
I would like to grow my operational reducing our operating costs.
business by getting involved throughout
the value chain. Manufacturing locally How has being a member of the
in a cost effective way and exporting to Progressive Business Forum
the rest of the African continent is one enhanced your business?
Om Moodley
of the company’s ambitions. The exposure and support offered by
the PBF has unlocked many doors to Om Moodley is the principal of the
What words of wisdom do you business opportunities. 10-year-old Om Moodley Architects.
have for other business leaders? The company is involved in all aspects
Integrity, passion in what you do and What motivates you? of architectural work including design,
mutual respect are important in all The challenges and demands required in preparation of tender documents
aspects of our lives, not just business. an industry of ever-changing technology. and project management. Striving
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