Bosch Holdings Enginuity December 2006 | Page 5

“ SBA, Munitech and Nemai Consulting, have recently signed a co-operation agreement with the prime objective of developing and implementing a strategy to procure contracts that these companies would not necessarily independently secure. Co-operation agreement signed T his co-operation agreement is intended to create synergy and will not be in competition with existing business,” says Max Stemele, managing director of SBA. “Focus will initially be in the Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal regions, but can be extended to other regions by mutual agreement, where specific business exists. “Opportunities include a ‘one stop shop’ packaging of professional services, the potential for expanding geographic bases and a peel review of in-house company policies and practices.” Nemai Consulting, which offers specialist professional services in environmental consulting, For the good of the community SBA, in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of remote communities, has obtained funding from the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) on behalf of the Amahlathi Municipality, for the rehabilitation of roads and bridges near Cathcart and Keiskammahoek, in the Eastern Cape. A “ ccessibility is the lifeline for economic growth and emergency services for remote communities,” says André Naudé, director of SBA, East London. “SBA has completed the necessary business plans and technical reports for this project and soon the communities of Kat-Kati and Ndovini will have rehabilitated roads, stormwater and bridges.” “To maximise job creation, this project will be implemented using labour based construction methods, without compromise on quality standards. The use of plant will be minimised and labour will be sourced from local communities.” Completion of this project is scheduled for April 2007. Contact