In 2008, Molefi Madisakwane established Molete-Nare Investments, a black-owned and managed investment firm.

This milestone was the culmination of a dream for the University of Zulu-Land, Witwatersrand and Unisa graduate who saw both an opportunity and a challenge of bringing economic and social development to a country in its second decade of democracy. Similar opportunities were also identified in southern Africa.

With a formidable track record with some of the country’s leading businesses, Molefi has a keen understanding of the dynamics and fundamentals of a successful partnership which is the hallmark of investment firms across the globe.

Molefi, together with his partners in Empowa, has unique skills which bring an unparalleled perspective to business relationships with the goal of creating and maximising stakeholder (comprising shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers and communities) value, which is driven by:

• Adherence to corporate governance guidelines
• Understanding and meeting shareholders’ expectations
• Promoting diversity
• Integrity and perseverance

Molete-Nare’s strategy is supported by a team of qualified people who have amassed experience through contracting projects worldwide.

Its current investments include a Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) factory, Fima; global designers of diesel manufacturers, Cummins South Africa Power Generation, as well as professional services firm in forensic services, LexLegis. Earlier interests have included Empowa Grinaker-LTA, Control Installations and Repair Centre and Rockfibre SA.

Molete-Nare Investments is a registered closed corporation: 2008/93084/23.