African & Overseas Enterprises Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the retail of clothing and fashion accessories through its subsidiaries. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Property, Media and Broadcasting, Water Infrastructure, and Group Services. The Retail segment consists of the Queenspark South African, Namibian, and franchise stores. The Property segment focuses on the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties. The Media and Broadcasting segment offers media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia. The Water Infrastructure segment includes indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group. The Group Services segment manages the group’s corporate responsibilities and includes corporate costs. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
