CSR-AFRICA was the winner in the nation innovation competition in 2013 for its the Bitu-Box design. The product is a mobile storage or transport unit for bulk bitumen with an integrated heating system that offers advantages over the conventional drum. This design has a life span of seven years versus drums that can only be used once-off. It allows for faster depot turnaround times with less labour, and eliminates environmental air pollution.
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In 2013, Ismail was part of various entrepreneurial competitions and has now taken the stand to mentor entrepreneurs within South Africa through his social development business arm namely, YISA-AFRICA. He also hosts Business Spectrum, a weekly one hour radio show on local station PE FM (87.6 ). Through Business Spectrum, he acts as a virtual incubator to encourage entrepreneurship, offering free business consultation.