Wasaa acquires bp Southern Africa’s liquid bulk fuels import terminal in landmark transformation deal.

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This is a ground-breaking deal. One of the first in the energy sector, where a 100% black-owned, 80% female owned business acquires a terminal. It’s a transformation story, where we see opportunities that were impossible to achieve within communities such as East London come to fruition. It comes with years of hardwork and determination from the Wasaa team. This acquisition has also opened doors for other businesses in the energy and mineral sectors - especially for females in the industry. With the high unemployment rate in South Africa, its opportunities such as this one that gives hope to the community and its people
26 May 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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