This episode of Future 50 shines a spotlight on Afrikelp, a South African company using scientifically proven seaweed solutions to improve crop resilience and boost agricultural yields. Pavlo Phitidis explores how founder Nicole has built a business with both local impact and international potential. The conversation focuses on Afrikelp’s ambitious…
What started with drones has grown into something much bigger. Africa Drone Kings has clocked more than 10,000 hours of drone flying, helping farmers, mines, security companies and other customers turn drone technology into a practical business tool. But as the company expanded, founders Vice Phiri and Andrew Mokoto, alongside…
How do you turn a once-off manufacturing order into a long-term business relationship? Fabrinox Managing Director Wessel van Zyl joins Future50 to unpack how the Paarl-based manufacturer has expanded from metal components into complex assemblies, major projects, installation and maintenance across 36 countries. Plus, Pavlo Phitidis shares the growth lesson…
What does it take for a South African manufacturer to compete with some of the biggest names in the world? Morgancoat has built its business around a simple idea: solve the new problem. From self-adhesive label materials to its MC Express fast-stock model, the company is using local manufacturing, innovation…
South African talent is in demand around the world — but what if you didn’t have to leave home to take your skills global? DNA EOR, founded by Anton van Heerden, is helping international companies employ South Africans without setting up a local company. With more than 500 South Africans…
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