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News Contents 4. Shift Ideas (Pty) Ltd: Leading Strategic Event & Congress Management Company 2026 & Event Technology Innovation Award 2026 6. Intal Power Trading: Most Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions Provider 2026 – South Africa 8. G2 SURVEYS: Bathymetric Survey Specialists of the Year 2026 & Geospatial Mapping Excellence Award 2026 10. Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company LTD: Best Turnkey Power Infrastructure Contractor 2026 & Renewable Energy Construction Excellence Award 2026 – Mauritius 12. SBT Petroleum Geoscience: Best Oil & Gas Technical Services Company 2026 – Lagos 14. Indaba Billboards & Media: Transit Media Advertising Specialist of the Year 2026 – Southern Africa & Outdoor Brand Activation Excellence Award 2026 – Southern Africa 16. Hisense South Africa: Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative 2026 – South Africa & Corporate Community Impact Excellence Award 2026 – South Africa 18. Alerte Universal Limited: Best African- Focused Emergency Response Technology Company 2026 19. The British International School of Tunis: British School of the Year 2026 – North Africa 20. Techno Brain BPO ITES Ltd: Most Innovative Business Services Finance Leader 2026 – Kenya 21. ROTOCON:Best Label Printing & Converting Equipment Partner 2026 – South Africa 22. Tzamac: Best Macadamia Processing & Export Company 2026 23. Aptech: Vocational Skills Training Provider of the Year 2026 & Digital Skills Development Excellence Award 2026 24. AccelerateHER Africa: Most Empowering Women’s Leadership & Capacity-Building Organisation 2026 25. ChiLin Global Fiduciary Services Ltd: Leaders in Investment Funds Administration & Accounting Services 2026 26. TIM Africa (Pty) Ltd: Best Integrated Podcasting Agency 2026 27. Pathfind Media: SEO-Focused Web Design Agency of the Year 2026 & Brand Development Excellence Award 2026 – Western Cape 28. Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Best Plastic Surgery Facility 2026 – Nigeria 29. ChildSafe South Africa: Best Children’s Health & Development Advocacy 2026 – South Africa 30. Atlantique Assurances Côte d’Ivoire: Leading Accessible Insurance Solutions Provider 2026 – Ivory Coast 31. Eden Tours Tunisia: Best Tailored Travel Experiences Provider 2026 – Tunisia 32. C3 Auto Body Repair Academy: Leading Strategic Industrial Modernization & Youth Employment Partner 2026 – Southern Africa & Auto Repair Excellence Award 2026 – South Africa 33. Hook, Line & Sinker: Integrated PR Agency of the Year 2026 – Southern Africa 34. Renlaw: Best Industrial Blade Manufacturing Partner 2026 – South Africa & Local Manufacturing Resilience Excellence Award 2026 – South Africa 35. Editions Arzeka: Most Innovative Multilingual Educational Games & Learning Solutions Provider 2026 – Burkina Faso 36. Compliance Hub Consulting (Pty) Ltd: Best Corporate Compliance Consultancy 2026 – South Africa & B-BBEE Advisory Excellence Award 2026 33. 8.
African Excellence Awards 2026 In today’s economic climate, organisations are under increasing pressure to maximise every investment and demonstrate tangible returns. In this landscape, events are no longer mere gatherings, but strategic business tools that strengthen relationships, facilitate knowledge exchange, generate economic activity, and create opportunities for innovation and growth. This is an ethos championed wholeheartedly by the team at Shift Ideas, a South African event management company committed to facilitating events that create meaningful impact with the client’s end-goal in mind. We spoke with Founder, Owner, and Managing Director Elouise Cloete for more, as Shift Ideas is named in the African Excellence Awards 2026. “An event is never the end goal; it is the catalyst for something greater.” Founded in 2011, Shift Ideas has grown over the years to stand as a strategic event and congress management company, partnering with professional associations, medical societies, corporate organisations, non-profit organisations, and industry across South Africa and beyond. Though it is particularly recognised for its expertise in managing complex medical, scientific, and association congress, the company’s experience extends across conferences, leadership events, stakeholder engagements, product launches, strategic meetings, bespoke corporate events, and incentive travel. When Elouise Cloete established Shift Ideas, she founded the company on a simple philosophy that continues to guide every aspect of its operations today: Begin with the End in Mind. This philosophy is formed on the belief that every successful event starts with first understanding the bigger picture: the client’s objectives, the experience they want to create, and the outcomes they hope to achieve. At Shift Ideas, success is never measured solely by the event itself, but by the long-term value it creates for clients, their stakeholders, and the industries they serve. Driven by this mindset, Shift Ideas supports its clients through every stage of the event lifecycle. Its services span strategic event planning, congress and conference management, sponsorship and exhibition management, programme development, faculty management, delegate registration, travel and accommodation management, incentive travel experiences, event technology, communications, financial management, and onsite delivery. Bringing these standout services together under one roof, its team creates seamless experiences, from largescale congresses and corporate conferences to executive retreats and incentive programmes. “Guided by our philosophy, ‘Begin with the End in Mind,’ we take a strategic approach to every project, ensuring that every recommendation, every decision, and every detail contributes to a meaningful outcome.” With this approach, Shift Ideas enables clients to focus on their strategic objectives while its team manages every other detail. Acting as an extension of the client’s team, Shift Ideas works alongside its clients to navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and create experiences that leave a lasting impact. The company’s specialist expertise within the medical, scientific, and association sector has equipped its team with a deep understanding of complex stakeholder environments, governance requirements, and the importance of balancing scientific integrity with commercial sustainability. At the same time, Shift Ideas’ experience extends across corporate events, conferences, leadership programmes, and incentive travel, allowing its team to bring fresh thinking and best practices from multiple sectors into every project it undertakes. The company combines technology with personal service and strategic thinking to create solutions that are both innovative and practical. This work is about far more than delivering successful events; it is about creating platforms where education, collaboration, innovation, and economic impact intersect. The company manages congresses that go beyond events to serve as platforms for advancing education, strengthening professional collaboration, fostering innovation, and ultimately improving healthcare outcomes across Africa. Every project its team undertakes reflects a greater commitment to creating experiences that deliver measurable outcomes and lasting value for clients, their industries, and the broader African economy. One of Shift Ideas’ key projects currently underway is the 26th Annual SA Heart® Congress 2026, one of Southern Africa’s leading cardiovascular congresses. Working alongside the Association, Scientific Committee, and industry partners, Shift Ideas is delivering a multidisciplinary scientific programme that brings together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry experts to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and contribute to the advancement of comprehensive cardiac care. Its team is equally excited to be developing the inaugural CASSA-Cardio Rhythm Congress 2027, a collaborative initiative between the Cardiac Arrhythmia Society of Southern Africa (CASSA) and the Africa Heart Rhythm Association (AFHRA). “Having worked with CASSA since 2014, it is a privilege to help shape this new chapter,” said Elouise, “creating a platform that strengthens collaboration between regional and international experts while supporting the continued advancement of cardiac rhythm care across the African continent.” While these projects are centred on scientific and medical education, their impact extends far beyond the conference venue. Large-scale congresses stimulate local economies through tourism, hospitality, transport, venue utilisation, and job creation, while attracting delegates, faculty, and industry partners from across South Africa, Africa, and internationally. At the same time, they create valuable opportunities for local suppliers, service providers, and emerging businesses within the events sector, Leading Strategic Event & Congress Management Company 2026 & Event Technology Innovation Award 2026
5 Leading Strategic Event & Congress Management Company 2026 & Event Technology Innovation Award 2026 while creating environments where businesses, associations, and professionals can connect and thrive. “Whether facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening professional networks, or contributing to economic activity within the destinations we work in, every project should create lasting value for both our clients and the communities they serve.” Boasting an exceptional track record of success across the medical, scientific, and association spaces, Shift Ideas has earned the unwavering trust of countless corporate clients. Many of these clients have elected to partner with Shift Ideas for years, with some partnerships lasting longer than a decade. The team has built such industry longevity upon an unrivalled foundation of consistency, honesty, trust, accountability, and a shared commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes. “What sets us apart is not simply what we do, but how we think,” said Elouise. “We ask questions before we offer solutions, we challenge where appropriate, and we work alongside our clients to ensure that every event achieves the purpose it was designed for. We celebrate successes together, but we also have the courage to have difficult conversations when needed. By being truthful, setting realistic expectations, and providing considered advice, our clients know they can trust us to act in their best interests, even if it means challenging conventional thinking or recommending a different approach.” Over the last 15 years, Shift Ideas has learned that its greatest opportunities stem from lasting partnerships, consistent value, and the decision to evolve alongside its clients and the industries they serve. Moving forward, the company’s future is centred on pursuing purposeful growth, rather than growth for its own sake. Its team will strengthen its strategic event management offering through continued investment in technology, refined systems and processes, and the expansion of its integrated services. This coming year will see the team delivering several significant projects, including the continued delivery of the SA Heart® Congress and the development of the inaugural CASSA-Cardio Rhythm Congress. Reflecting the growing importance of regional and international partnerships in advancing healthcare and professional education, these initiatives reinforce the Shift Ideas team’s commitment to creating platforms that connect people, share knowledge, and leave a lasting legacy. While the events industry will continue to evolve, one thing will remain consistent: Shift Ideas’ commitment to approaching every project with purpose, integrity, and a long-term perspective. Ultimately, the team believes that the most successful businesses are those that never stop learning, never stop adapting, and never lose sight of the reason behind their work, and this belief has certainly earned Shift Ideas the Event Technology Innovation Award 2026, as well as its recognition as the Leading Strategic Event and Congress Management Company 2026. Reflecting on this significant success, Elouise shared, “While we are incredibly proud to receive this recognition, our greatest achievement has always been the trust our clients place in us. Awards are a wonderful milestone, but it is the lasting relationships we build and the impact we create together that continue to inspire us every day. The support, collaboration, and confidence of our clients have shaped the business we are today and, for that, we are sincerely grateful.” She concluded, “For us, the future is not about becoming the biggest event management company; it is about becoming the most trusted strategic partner to the organisations we serve. As we look to the future, we remain committed to our philosophy of ‘Begin with the End in Mind,’ ensuring that every event is approached with purpose, every partnership is built on trust, and every experience creates lasting value long after the final delegate has departed.” Contact: Elouise Cloete Company: Shift Ideas (Pty) Ltd. Web Address: www.shiftideas.co.za
African Excellence Awards 2026 South Africa’s energy sector is undergoing significant transformation, with a clear shift towards renewable energy sources. Intal Power Trading is an energy specialisation company ensuring that nobody in rural areas gets left behind in this revolution. Transforming underserved communities through innovative and sustainable technology solutions, Intal Power Trading makes clean energy and renewable infrastructure accessible to homeowners, businesses, schools, non-profit, government organisations, and entire communities at a lower cost. We heard more from Founder Dr Sylvia Siphugu below, as Intal Power Trading is named in the African Excellence Awards 2026. ased in Centurion, Intal Power Trading is a 100% Black-owned, female-owned South African energy and electrical engineering company renowned for the design, supply, and installation of integrated power infrastructure. The B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor with a CIDB Grade 6 offers services to an array of clients across South Africa, from municipalities, government departments, schools, and nonprofit organisations to commercial and residential customers. Intal Power Trading caters to these clients with a wide range of solutions, from highmast and solar streetlight systems to residential and commercial solar panel installations. The company also creates small hybrid renewable energy systems for rural and off-grid communities. In a competitive market, Intal Power Trading stands out for the breadth of its offerings. From streetlight infrastructure and solar installation through to electrical engineering and metering services, Intal Power Trading’s solutions are delivered under one roof, combined with a stellar track record of delivering in under-resourced and rural areas that larger companies do not always reach. “Intal Power Trading is committed to transforming communities through innovative and sustainable technology solutions,” Dr Sylvia told us. “In a context where load-shedding and energy insecurity is still a live constraint to African economies, that mission is about providing households, schools, and small businesses with a stable enough power base to actually grow.” Most Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions Provider 2026 – South Africa B This mission was evident in Intal Power Trading’s recent work, which included rollouts of rural streetlights in Limpopo villages in partnership with local municipalities and academic institutions. In addition to driving the energy digitalisation revolution across Limpopo, this initiative has also significantly reduced the safety risks that come with energy poverty, such as enabling women and children to travel after dark. Furthermore, Intal Power Trading has also been involved in ongoing meter services delivery for a Metro Municipality in Gauteng Province. As with the streetlight rollout in Limpopo, this project has been instrumental in increasing access to reliable power for underserved communities whilst building local technical capacity, both of which contribute directly to inclusive economic growth across the region. Together, these initiatives demonstrate the unwavering commitment to community upliftment, sustainability, and technical excellence that underpins every aspect of Intal Power Trading’s operations. These core qualities are reflected company-wide, from its transparent commercial dealings with subcontractors and technicians to its choice to utilise renewable, lower-cost solutions wherever possible, especially for communities that would otherwise be excluded from reliable power supply. This mission is driven by the exceptional team at Intal Power Trading, who have been chosen for their potential as much as their experience. A core element of Intal Power Trading’s talent strategy is identifying young people with high potential and helping them enter the energy and engineering space early on, especially young women who have had no experience in this sector. Intal Power Trading attracts this talent by offering young people the opportunity to work on real projects at such an early stage in their career, engaging in municipal and rural infrastructure projects rather than spending years learning on the sidelines. The company remains visible in its local communities and institutions, including technical schools and local municipalities, where that talent is already being nurtured. This approach is just another example of the ways in which Intal Power Trading upholds its commitment to community upliftment, sustainability, and technical excellence. Supporting the young talent of its local communities is not only a social responsibility for Intal Power Trading, but also a strategic shift in operations that enables it to grow the next
7 Most Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions Provider 2026 – South Africa generation of skilled technicians and engineers, who are essential for the sustainability of the engineering industry. Internally, the Intal Power Trading team maintains a culture rooted in performance and accountability. “In an industry like ours infrastructure, safety-critical installations, and municipal contracts consistency isn’t optional,” explained Dr Sylvia. “We drive a performance culture that pushes transformation forward, both in the technical quality of our work and in who gets the opportunity to do it.” This culture translates directly into ongoing investment in employee development, ensuring that this team remains at the very forefront of industry advancement. With such a significant cohort of developing talent, Intal Power Trading pairs experienced engineers and technicians with its newer staff when undertaking live projects, thus enabling them to build their skills through hands-on site experience instead of just classroom training. From its subcontractors to its senior staff, Intal Power Trading holds every member of its team to the same unparalleled standards of safety and quality. The company works tirelessly to maintain strict safety compliance across every site it operates, promoting the use of personal protective equipment protocols, undertaking strict formal risk assessments, and creating meticulous health and safety plans for its team. Since its inception in 2012, Intal Power Trading has played an important role in the facilitation of energy, metering services, and lighting solutions for underserved communities across the region. The company has made exceptional contributions to South Africa’s landscape, transforming and empowering countless communities through innovative and sustainable technology solutions. For its remarkable work and the meaningful impact it has made, Intal Power Trading has been rightfully named South Africa’s Most Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions Provider 2026. Looking to the future, the year ahead will revolve around scaling the two fronts that define who Intal Power Trading is: infrastructure and people. In terms of infrastructure, the team is working to extend the company’s footprint beyond South Africa’s borders, taking the same solar, highmast, and hybrid renewable energy solutions it has delivered locally to underserved communities elsewhere on the continent, in line with the broader goal of building the power Africa needs to grow. At the same time, Intal Power Trading will work to formalise the on-the-job development it already offers its employees. With this, it aims to ensure that more people entering the energy and engineering sector are provided with a real, structured pathway into skilled technical careers. Reflecting on these upcoming developments, Dr Sylvia concluded, “The two ambitions fuel each other: each new project is a training ground for the next generation of engineers and technicians.” Intal Power has been accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to deliver training and development programmes that build technical capacity in the energy and various industries. These programmes include Artificial Intelligence Software Developer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Science Practitioner, IoT Developer, Electrician, Solar PV Technician, and Energy Efficiency Technician. Find out how you can get involved in Intal Power Trading’s sustainable energy revolution, visit the company’s website today. Contact: Dr Khuliso Mapila Email: [email protected] Alt. [email protected] Company: Intal Power Trading Web Address: www.intalpower.co.za
African Excellence Awards 2026 “No problems. Just solutions.” Winning both the Bathymetric Survey Specialists of the Year 2026 and the Geospatial Mapping Excellence Award 2026 is more than an industry accolade. It is recognition of a company that has consistently delivered precision, innovation and technical excellence on some of Africa’s most demanding engineering, mining and infrastructure projects. For G2 Surveys, these awards reflect years of investing in advanced technology, developing exceptional people and building lasting relationships with clients who depend on accurate geospatial information to make critical decisions. From major mining operations and strategic water infrastructure to harbours, pipelines, highways and dams, G2 Surveys has established itself as a trusted specialist surveying company operating across the African continent. BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF AFRICA’S FUTURE Every successful infrastructure project begins with one essential requirement: accurate information. Whether engineers are constructing a bridge, expanding a mine, designing a pipeline, dredging a harbour or increasing the capacity of a dam, every decision depends on reliable survey data. Headquartered in Pretoria, with an additional office in Potchefstroom, G2 Surveys combines technical expertise with modern survey technology to support projects where accuracy, responsiveness and dependable delivery cannot be compromised. • Bathymetric and hydrographic surveys • Engineering and construction surveys • Drone, LiDAR and aerial mapping • Underground utility detection • GIS and geospatial mapping • Mining, topographical and cadastral surveys DELIVERING SURVEY EXCELLENCE ACROSS AFRICA The African Excellence Awards recognise more than technical expertise. They acknowledge a proven ability to deliver on projects that have a lasting impact on communities, industries and national infrastructure. Today, G2 Surveys is actively supporting a diverse portfolio of mining, water, transport and engineering developments across Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo- Specialist surveying services for a major gold mining operation. Zimbabwe- Bathymetric and survey work on agricultural dams and reservoirs, including Zhove Dam, supporting irrigation and waterresource planning. Angola- Precision surveying for diamond mining operations an hydrographic support for dredging activities at Luanda Harbour. Botswana- Survey support for a World Bankfunded water-supply infrastructure programme. Uganda- Surveying for water-purification facilities and pipeline infrastructure linked to Lake Victoria. South Africa, Rand Water- Specialist surveys for a new strategic pipeline project extending from Midrand towards Pretoria. Malawi- Geospatial and survey support for a uranium mining project. South Africa, Clanwilliam Dam- Engineering and construction surveying for the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam. South Africa, SANRAL- Survey services supporting various national road projects across the country. From the gold mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the waters of Lake Victoria, from dredging at Luanda Harbour to the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam, G2 Surveys is helping deliver the infrastructure that supports Africa’s growth. These projects demonstrate the confidence that governments, international development institutions, consulting engineers, mining companies and major contractors place in G2 Surveys’ ability to deliver accurate, dependable and timely survey solutions where precision is critical. LEADING IN BATHYMETRIC SURVEYING One of the areas that sets G2 Surveys apart is its recognised expertise in bathymetric and hydrographic surveying. Using advanced sonar systems, RTK positioning technology and specialised survey platforms, the company maps underwater terrain, calculates reservoir capacities, monitors sediment accumulation and supports dredging operations. This work is essential to water security, environmental management, harbour maintenance, agricultural planning and major Bathymetric Survey Specialists of the Year 2026 & Geospatial Mapping Excellence Award 2026 AWARD-WINNING PRECISION: HOW G2 SURVEYS IS SHAPING AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE
9 Bathymetric Survey Specialists of the Year 2026 & Geospatial Mapping Excellence Award 2026 infrastructure development. Receiving the Bathymetric Survey Specialists of the Year 2026 award recognises G2 Surveys’ commitment to excellence within one of the surveying profession’s most specialised disciplines. PEOPLE FIRST. EXCELLENCE ALWAYS. While G2 Surveys continually invests in modern surveying technology, the company believes its greatest strength is its people. Business Development and Finance Manager Tegan de Vry explains that the organisation intentionally builds a culture where attitude, integrity, teamwork and continuous learning are valued as highly as technical ability. “Technology gives us an advantage, but our people define our reputation. We invest in developing exceptional professionals because every project reflects the quality of the people behind it. We believe in creating opportunities, sharing knowledge and building a team that grows together.”- Tegan de Vry, Business Development and Finance Manager Knowledge is shared across the organisation through mentoring, practical training and continuous professional development. The result is a team that understands both the technical demands of each assignment and the responsibility that comes with providing information on which major engineering and investment decisions depend. LOOKING AHEAD For G2 Surveys, the 2026 African Excellence Awards represent an important milestone, but not the destination. The company continues to invest in technology, people and systems as it expands its ability to support increasingly complex projects across Africa. “Every bridge, pipeline, mine, dam and highway begins with accurate information. At G2 Surveys, we take pride in providing the data that engineers and decisionmakers trust to build Africa’s future. These awards belong to our entire team, and they inspire us to continue setting the benchmark for surveying excellence across the continent.”- Tegan de Vry As Africa continues investing in infrastructure, mining, transport and water security, G2 Surveys remains committed to delivering the precise geospatial information that transforms ambitious engineering visions into successful projects. The African Excellence Awards 2026 recognise what the company’s clients have come to rely on: when accuracy matters most, G2 Surveys delivers. TEGAN DE VRY G2 SURVEYS WWW.G2SURVEYS.CO.ZA
African Excellence Awards 2026 Mauritius has seen significant improvements in its energy and civil infrastructure in recent years, defined by the implementation of major renewable projects and a broader effort to enhance national infrastructure and economic development. At the forefront of this transformation stands Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company, an engineering and construction company boasting a lengthy portfolio of projects that have helped transform Mauritius’s infrastructure into the thriving landscape it is today. We took a closer look at the company below, following its recent recognition in the African Excellence Awards 2026. ased in Mauritius, Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company (GECC) is an engineering company that focuses primarily on the installation of high-voltage/low-voltage power lines. In the years since its inception, the company has evolved to stand as a leading provider of power infrastructure solutions, specialising in overhead and underground power line construction, civil works, and renewable energy projects such as solar installations. GECC was established by Mr Farouk Gokhool, a seasoned professional boasting more than four decades of experience in power line construction and engineering. Prior to founding the company, Farouk worked as a qualified technician and later as a manager at AGS Ltd. These roles were essential to Farouk’s development, enabling the Founder to gain Best Turnkey Power Infrastructure Contractor 2026 & Renewable Energy Construction Excellence Award 2026 – Mauritius B extensive expertise in the field. Leveraging these unmatched capabilities, Farouk Gokhool founded Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company in 2001. Farouk has steadily grown GECC for 25 years, and the company has accumulated valuable experience in supply chain management, project design, construction, maintenance, and upgrading electrical networks. Its clients primarily include the Central Electricity Board, independent power producers, government ministries, municipalities, and village councils, reflecting its trusted position within Mauritius’s energy and civil infrastructure sectors. To these clients, GECC offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for major electrical and civil infrastructure projects. This includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage/low-voltage power lines, both overhead and underground; the supply and installation of substations and electrical equipment; civil construction and engineering works; the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems; construction vehicle and equipment hire; and the construction of solar farms as turnkey projects. Specialising in the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems, GECC is a trusted provider for key clients that include the Central Electricity Board (CEB) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Its expertise extends to the supply and termination of HV cabling up to 66kV, including transformers and ring main units, as well as complete LV cable systems with all associated infrastructure. As a trusted main partner to the Central Electricity Board (CEB), GECC is instrumental in supporting the Board’s mission to ensure the reliable generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of energy across Mauritius. The CEB is a state-owned organisation under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities in Mauritius, governed by the Central Electricity Board Act of 1963. As the sole authority for electricity transmission, distribution, and supply, the CEB ensures that Mauritius’s power needs are met efficiently and sustainably. Today, GECC boasts an impressive portfolio of successful turnkey projects spanning project construction, maintenance, technical consulting, and civil engineering. This includes the design, construction, and commissioning of a 66kV substation for a 15 MW solar farm in northern Mauritius, as well as many complex electrical and solar infrastructure projects spanning electrical transmission and distribution lines, substations, industrial facilities and manufacturing plants, commercial developments, institutional campuses, treatment works, housing estates, civil works, and synthetic turf and track installation.
11 Best Turnkey Power Infrastructure Contractor 2026 & Renewable Energy Construction Excellence Award 2026 – Mauritius At present, GECC is invested in a number of ongoing projects. This includes many civil works projects throughout Mauritius, spread across PV farm sites in Amaury, Petite Rivière, and Le Val Park in Cluny. These projects have been undertaken for a range of clientele, including Ibl Energy, Basalt Solar, Corex Solar International, Long Line Technology, Qair Energy Services, Tian Li Spinning Mills, and RT Knits. Across this impressive portfolio of upcoming and ongoing projects, the GECC will maintain the same high standards that have earned it the Renewable Energy Construction Excellence Award 2026 for Maritius. In every project it undertakes, GECC’s approach to service delivery is the key to ensuring seamless project integration. The company offers Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) during the initial design phase. Its team provides the clients with valuable insights that lead to more efficient and cost-effective outcomes. This engagement flows seamlessly through to construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover, with every project phase rigorously evaluated to guarantee outcomes that meet GECC’s stringent quality standards and exceed client expectations. Furthermore, the company maintains that its core principle, “Improving lives through the best application of the right electrical product,” serves as the foundation of its success. This philosophy encourages an unwavering commitment to quality and precision across the entire team and ensures that every project is executed to the highest standard, in turn resulting in fault-free electrical systems that prioritise safety, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce long-term operational costs. These benefits are delivered by a team of professional technicians and engineers, capable of handling a wide range of installation and maintenance works. GECC combines a core team of over 80 professionals with select skilled expatriates, creating a powerful blend of regional knowledge and international technical expertise. This team follows a structured approach that boosts each project through expert leadership, qualified execution, and a commitment to excellence at every level. At its core, GECC understands that this highly skilled team is its greatest asset. The company’s success has been driven by a collaborative team of industry experts hailing from different domains, whose unique perspectives and unified approach allows GECC to deliver exceptional value on every project. GECC invests heavily in continuous training and development, empowering its team to tackle the industry’s most challenging problems with the utmost expertise and confidence. Aiming to address the national skills shortage, GECC has made significant strategic investments in developing a robust and skilled workforce. The company complements its in-house training initiatives with the selective recruitment of specialised international talent, ensuring access to the expert knowledge that is required to achieve project excellence. GECC also maintain a fully equipped, on-site Training Centre that delivers accredited programmes designed to advance every employee’s capabilities and provide them with further formal development. Ongoing on-the-job assessments are conducted regularly, enabling GECC to routinely assess the relevance and effectiveness of its organisational development. This commitment to continuous growth is supported by long-term incentive programmes that ensure the retention of highly skilled core staff. The Training Centre’s accredited training curriculum includes, but is not limited to, Working at Heights: Fall Arrest Techniques and Procedures; Application of Health and Safety Protocols in the Work Area; Basic Fire Fighting and Emergency Response, Compliance with Current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation; Operation and Maintenance of Power Hand Tools on Construction Sites; Proactive Hazard Prevention and Risk Assessment; and First Aid and Medical Response. At GECC, corporate social responsibility is equally as important as professional development. The company treats CSR as a strategic economic and business priority, deeply integrating it into its core operational strategy. Ultimately, it believes that its long-term success is intrinsically linked to the health and prosperity of the communities it serves. For this reason, GECC’s CSR initiatives are carefully selected with consideration of social need and strategic alignment to its business objectives. This approach ensures that the team’s efforts do not only address critical community issues, but also generate sustainable value for its clients, its stakeholders, and the wider company. The GECC team focuses on identifying and partnering with impactful social development projects within its operational regions. For GECC, engaging in CSR lays a strong foundation for forging stronger relationships with its clients and partners; attracting, motivating, and retaining a high-performance workforce; proactively managing risk and reinforcing its social license to operate; and enhancing its corporate reputation as a trusted and conscientious leader. The company boasts a remarkable track record that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to programmes and projects that deliver tangible, positive, and lasting change. For over two decades, GECC has been dedicated to providing the very best of itself to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of its clients. The company has successfully completed more than 500 projects, truly cementing its position as a trusted partner capable of delivering efficient end results that will stand the test of time. GECC has earned renown for totally transforming the energy and civil infrastructure sectors of Mauritius, meaningfully impacting countless communities and truly earning its recognition as Mauritius’s Best Turnkey Power Infrastructure Contractor 2026. Contact: Swaley Gokhool Company: Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company LTD Web Address: www.geccltd.mu
African Excellence Awards 2026 Based in Lekki, Lagos State, SBT Petroleum Geoscience is a Nigerian technical company that specialises in oil and gas industry services. The company is a member of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN), a position that demonstrates its unwavering commitment to enhancing the development of local human capital in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. As SBT Petroleum Geoscience is named in the African Excellence Awards 2026, we explored the company’s standout services in more depth below. At its core, SBT Petroleum Geoscience aims to become a world-leading organisation renowned for providing world-class, value-added products and services, in addition to solving the industry’s biggest challenges through unrivalled knowledge and integrity. This mission has driven the company to build sustainable partnerships across the industry, in turn enabling its clients to find and produce oil and gas in an efficient, safe way. SBT Petroleum Geoscience is comprised of professional petroleum engineers, geologists, and technical support personnel, hailing from diversified backgrounds in all phases of the petroleum industry. Leaders in their fields, this standout team of professionals prides itself on maintaining the highest levels of ethics, utilising the latest state-of-the-art technology, and delivering prompt, dedicated services to clients. Having accumulated many years of experience across the industry, SBT Petroleum Geoscience’s team takes an integrated approach to exploration prospect generation, reservoir description, characterisation and simulation, product enhancement, field management, and production organisation. Its team has worked in various capacities in exploration, production, and servicing, and now leverages this expertise to solve intellectual problems in the oil and gas industry. A core component of SBT Petroleum Geoscience’s offerings is specialised training programmes targeting oil and gas professionals. As a member of the International Well Control Forum, the company has established SBT Petroleum Drilling School to offer internationally recognised certificates in drilling such as IWCF Level 1, IWCF Level 2, IWCF Level 3, IWCF Level 4, and IWCF Level 5. Another arm of the company’s training endeavours is SBT Petroleum Geoscience School. This is a diploma certificate training course approved by the Nigerian Board for Technical Education. Aiming to bridge the gap between university and industry, this six-month programme runs through soft skills, theory, and practical learning. It leverages industryrelevant software such as IP and Techlog for petrophysics, Petrel and Decision Space Desktop for seismic interpretation and reservoir static modelling, and Eclipse and Petrel RE for reservoir simulation. Furthermore, SBT Petroleum Geoscience has also established an online training facility. In addition to presenting course material and content, the company’s online training provides learners with the opportunity for live interactions and real-time feedback surrounding quizzes and tests. SBT Petroleum Geoscience’s online training can be conducted at almost any time and place, making this a convenient alternative for users needing to modify their training in alignment with their daily life. On a mission to make high-quality education accessible to all, SBT Petroleum Geoscience organises training on the weekends at no extra cost in recognition of learners who must work through the week. With these additional lessons, the company puts every mechanism in place to ensure that neither the time nor the quality of its training is compromised so that the learner receives the same beneficial experience as its weekday-learners. Beyond training, SBT Petroleum Geoscience also delivers a comprehensive suite of technical services to clients across the petroleum industry. The company’s service offerings include reservoir and field evaluation and management, exploratory and prospectivity studies, field development planning, subsurface support to asset owners, manpower development and training, the supervision of BHP tests, BHP data acquisition and analysis, wireline services, coil tubing, wellhead supply and maintenance, laboratory services, and pressure pumping services. Across this array of offerings, one of SBT Petroleum Geoscience’s key areas of service lies in manpower development and supply. This is an industry area that the company takes incredibly seriously, evident in its two-pronged approach. SBT Petroleum Geoscience provides technical trainings in the area of petroleum engineering, geology, and geophysics to young graduates and experienced professionals, packaging and tailoring its training in alignment with the needs of each client. This service is invaluable to young professionals and graduates seeking to break into the petroleum industry. At the same time, SBT Petroleum Geoscience also supplies essential technical manpower and complete human resources solutions to oil companies across the industry. Always striving to compliment the client’s in-house team, SBT Petroleum Geoscience’s supplied teams can be tasked to support the client’s operations on monthly or annually basis. Alongside reservoir management teams, the company also supplies geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, production engineers, drillers, petrophysicists, and more. Offering such an unrivalled range of educational programmes and services, SBT Petroleum Geoscience has proven itself to be an invaluable partner for a wide range of industry needs. Its team is trusted by many key players in the world of oil and gas, including Seplat Energy, Sahara Energy, Conoil Producing, Best Oil & Gas Technical Services Company 2026 – Lagos
13 Best Oil & Gas Technical Services Company 2026 – Lagos Energia Limited, Energy World Merchandising & Investments, Platform Petroleum, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Degeconec, Famfa, Waltersmith, Midwestern Oil and Gas, NCDMB, Ankor Pointe, Anta Producing, Oriental Energy, and Somatrix Marine Limited, among others. For close to a decade, SBT Petroleum Geoscience has made extensive efforts to solve the biggest problems currently plaguing the oil and gas industry. The company has made significant strides in reshaping the landscape and setting new benchmarks of excellence across the sector, both through the delivery of exceptional services and by ensuring that the next generation is equipped and educated to maintain these high standards. For offering such a well-rounded service that uplifts, educates, and supports professionals across the industry, SBT Petroleum Geoscience has been rightfully recognised as Lagos’s Best Oil and Gas Technical Services Company 2026. Contact: Suraju Oyekade Company: SBT Petroleum Geoscience Web Address: www.sbtpetroleum.com.ng
African Excellence Awards 2026 Ten years after beginning its journey with a simple understanding of how South Africans move, Indaba Media has been recognised at the 2026 African Excellence Awards with two Southern African honours: Transit Media Advertising Specialist of the Year 2026 and the Outdoor Brand Activation Excellence Award 2026. The awards recognise two connected aspects of Indaba’s business. The first acknowledges the depth of its transit media specialism and network. The second recognises the creative work that brings brands to life within those environments. Together, they mark a significant milestone in a journey built around one fundamental belief: South Africans do not stand still. They move, and brands need to move with them. BUILT AROUND HOW SOUTH AFRICA MOVES Indaba Media began ten years ago with an understanding that South Africans experience life across movement and connection: between neighbourhoods and transport networks, taxi ranks and train platforms, home and work, shopping and community. Beginning as one of South Africa’s largest 100% Black-owned media businesses, Indaba was built to connect brands with people in the environments where they live, move and engage, developing a deep understanding of how audiences navigate different spaces and experiences. The company grew by learning through execution, responding to real market conditions and developing a practical understanding of how commuters and communities move, where they pause and what captures their attention. That experience has become a defining advantage. “Indaba’s strength was built in the process, not just the outcome. That experience continues to guide our purpose: to help brands grow by staying connected to the real environments that shape how South Africans live, move, and progress.” — Lesego Matabane, Managing Director FROM MEDIA PLACEMENT TO AUDIENCE MOVEMENT Today, Indaba’s network spans rail, road and neighbourhood and retail environments, connecting brands with audiences through transit media, Transit Media Advertising Specialist of the Year 2026 – Southern Africa & Outdoor Brand Activation Excellence Award 2026 – Southern Africa Indaba Media is recognised with two Southern African honours at the 9th annual African Excellence Awards 2026. Outdoor advertising above a Johannesburg street.
15 billboards, murals, point of sale, community environments and emerging media opportunities. Its relationships with transport networks, taxi associations, local businesses, and communities extend its reach into the everyday environments where South Africans live, work, travel and trade. This proximity is central to how Indaba operates. Our growth and success is reflected in the brands that have trusted us to connect them with audiences across these environments. Among them: Telkom, MTN, Vodacom, MultiChoice, Absa, Standard Bank, Unilever, Heineken and Diageo, alongside government and civil society partners. This breadth of experience demonstrates the environments in which Indaba operates and the range of brands that have placed their visibility in its hands. “We stop at the same spaza shops our clients’ products sell in. We travel the same taxis, pass the same billboards and live inside the same everyday economy we advertise into. That closeness is not incidental. It is the whole advantage.” — Lesego Matabane, Managing Director It is this combination of network, local knowledge, client trust and creative execution that sits behind the company’s two 2026 awards. TRANSIT MEDIA ADVERTISING SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR 2026 SOUTHERN AFRICA Recognising Indaba’s expertise in connecting brands with audiences across the transport and commuter environments through which millions of South Africans move every day. OUTDOOR BRAND ACTIVATION EXCELLENCE AWARD 2026 SOUTHERN AFRICA Recognising the creative execution that transforms outdoor environments into opportunities for meaningful brand engagement. Together, the awards represent both sides of Indaba’s capability: the network that connects brands to movement, and the creative thinking that makes that connection matter. THE NEXT CHAPTER As Indaba marks its tenth year, the business is entering a new phase of growth. The company is repositioning around its evolution into an Audience Movement Media Network, with the ambition of growing with audiences into new territories while remaining grounded in real South African realities. This next chapter will see Indaba strengthen its capabilities, expand its network and invest more deliberately in research and measurement, transforming years of practical market knowledge into evidence-backed audience insight. “We are building something bigger. As we grow, we are investing more deliberately, expanding our capabilities and strengthening our network. But we carry forward what made us effective in the first place: the ability to act, adapt and deliver in real conditions,” says Matabane. For Indaba, the repositioning is not a departure from its history. It is an evolution of what ten years of operating close to audiences has taught the business. “We do not shy away from our entrepreneurial origins; we celebrate our story. But it is equally important for us to move with our audience as well as grow with them.” As Indaba enters its next decade, the journey continues. INDABA MEDIA - BUILT FOR MOVEMENT • WWW.INDABABILLBOARDS.CO.ZA
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