The management of transport and logistics, and the systems underpinning it, has been revolutionised over the last 20 years. No longer are shippers and logistics providers relying on small teams of human resources, spreadsheets and phone lines. Today, as local and global markets have become increasingly globalised, shippers and logistics providers require robust, always-on-and-accessible transport […]
The Vumela Fund has announced the provision of a significant debt facility to Letsema Consulting and Advisory, positioning Letsema to take advantage of growth opportunities, furthering their significant economic and social impact in South Africa. Letsema, founded in 1996, is a 100% black-owned management consulting firm at the heart of a diversified investment group, providing […]
Sustainable practices has become an increasingly prominent theme within agriculture. Sellers of agricultural products lean heavily on the term to reach consumers. Yet, what is meant by sustainability? In this installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Will Coetsee, the managing director of Botanica Natural Products, a private agri-business based in Alldays, Limpopo. Coetsee tells […]
In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Keith Van Niekerk, Group Executive: M&A and Partnerships, with our conversation centering on Letsema’s values and partnership philosophy. We discuss how being moored to a set of partnership principles has shown its value during the COVID-19 pandemic, how great people have guided Letsema’s industry approach […]
In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, we speak to Letsema Chief Financial Officer, Katlego Tlale. Our conversation with Katlego traverses a number of topics, including leadership in a time of crisis, how executive tenure is mismatched against economic downturns, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic upon South Africa’s balance sheet, and the opportunity that […]
In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, we talk to Luke McLachlan and Robert Crichton, CEO and Operations Manager at South African chemicals solutions manufacturer Cirebelle about the challenges, and opportunities, posed by running a manufacturing business in the COVID-19 era. Letsema Talks · How a manufacturing business has adapted to the COVID-19 era To […]
In the latest installment of Letsema Talks, Rowan McDonald, Partner: Corporate Finance at Letsema, talks about how business valuations have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, what businesses can do when assessing their own situation, and his thoughts on COVID-19’s impact on future economic development, among other topics. To find out more about how Rowan […]
In our first episode of Letsema Talks, we speak to Letsema CEO Derek Thomas about what an SME need to become viable exporters, based on his experience working with Cirebelle, a chemicals solutions manufacturer. Our conversation follows Derek’s recent article, Five on how an SME can become a successful exporter. Letsema Talks · Letsema Talks: […]
Ten years ago, Letsema acquired an SME called Cirebelle. The firm is a exporter and manufacturer in the specialty chemicals value chain, and at the time had 12 employees. Cirebelle provides invaluable insights into the requirements for successfully exporting as an SME from a developing country that is far away from major markets. Developing countries […]
COVID-19 is a challenge unlike any other to confront the globe in recent memory, crystallised by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, 15 March. As governments, society and business mobilise to stop its spread, and in the best interests of our clients and staff, Letsema has altered our way of work to […]
