Letsema Corporate Finance, a new offering led by Rowan McDonald, to provide current and future clients increased value, supported by Letsema’s full suite of capabilities and culture of excellence Johannesburg, South Africa; 27 November 2019 – As businesses seek to grow in challenging times, understanding real asset values, and the implications of fund-raising options and […]
Recently, I was fortunate to moderate a panel at SAIC 2019. Having experienced last year’s conference, I wasn’t going to attend this year’s instalment but felt the tug of national duty when asked to moderate. On the panel, I enjoyed, inter alia, listening to the thoughts of Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Public Enterprises […]
Katlego Tlale is a man of many talents, and he feels a powerful alignment with Letsema’s values. Tell us a little about your career background I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do in my first year at Wits, so I started with what was then a Bachelors of Accountancy. I got some ‘vac […]
Letsema acquires 51% stake in Transnova, a leading, independent supply chain and logistics advisory firm. Johannesburg, South Africa; 30 May 2019 – South Africa’s traditional logistics companies rely on large, costly facilities and extensive transport fleets to service the country’s supply chain and logistics needs. An industry vital to South Africa’s economic performance and future […]
Playing with Fire by Gordon Ramsay has been a hugely influential book for Investments in how we design ourselves to enable and add value to our portfolio companies. The book is about Ramsay, his second autobiography, which charts his rise from a chef working 16-hour, six-day weeks, to the brand and business empire we know […]
Shifting consumer values in the personal care industry have led to ructions within the market. Established firms are changing their operating model and product lines to meet new consumer demands, particularly for natural and sustainable products. Cirebelle, the chemicals solutions provider and part of Letsema, has already made moves in this direction to adjust to […]
Letsema, and its constituent parts were all founded and registered at the same time in 1996. Over the last few years, Letsema Investments has expanded its portfolio to include Cirebelle, Normandien Farms and ServWorx, three companies operating in three different industries, but all connected by a common thread. Our founder and Chairman, Isaac Shongwe, talks […]
