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Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Schneider Electric launches first Innovation Hub in Africa

Issued by Schneider Electric 3 hours

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Mining

DRC's cobalt export ban extended by three months

3 hours

City Logistics: Rethinking South African logistics for a greener tomorrow

Road Freight & Fleet Management

City Logistics: Rethinking South African logistics for a greener tomorrow

Issued by City Logistics 2 days

GWM introduces next-gen H6 SUV and hybrid GT model in SA

Dealers

GWM introduces next-gen H6 SUV and hybrid GT model in SA

2 days

Edge Growth’s first Investee Day marks new chapter in supporting and scaling South African SMEs

SMEs

Edge Growth’s first Investee Day marks new chapter in supporting and scaling South African SMEs

Issued by Edge Growth 3 days

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Commercial & Industrial

South Africans prefer Toyota, VW and Ford when purchasing used cars

17 Jun 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Outsurance’s community care scores big, Eskort’s rib campaign sizzles

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Outsurance’s community care scores big, Eskort’s rib campaign sizzles

Brendan Seery 17 Jun 2025

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Criminal Law

Over 1,700 suspects nabbed in Vala Umgodi operations

13 Jun 2025

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Trends

Africa's role in executive search trends beyond 2025

Jeremy Bossenger 12 Jun 2025

XPress rolls out SA’s first all-EV courier operation

Fuel & Energy

XPress rolls out SA’s first all-EV courier operation

11 Jun 2025

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

ESG

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

Why big vans still matter: Choosing the right LCV for delivery work

Commercial & Industrial

Why big vans still matter: Choosing the right LCV for delivery work

Jarryd Neves 10 Jun 2025

Image credit: Hive Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Coega Green Ammonia Project completes solar PV cluster development phase

12 Jun 2025

Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo hybrid electric SUVs in South Africa

Dealers

Chery launches Omoda and Jaecoo hybrid electric SUVs in South Africa

6 Jun 2025

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Marketing

Effie Awards South Africa announces 2025 jury panel

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 6 Jun 2025

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

Dealers

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

5 Jun 2025

Source: © AVZ Minerals As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines. Pictured: The Manono-Kitotolo lithium project in the DRC

Mining

Unlocking DRC's mining potential through global standards adoption

5 Jun 2025

Music

Electric dance duo, GoodLuck named brand ambassadors of Volvo SA

4 Jun 2025

Chris Hani to Cape Town rail line reopens for commuters

Railway

Chris Hani to Cape Town rail line reopens for commuters

30 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems fundamental component of supply chain industries

Supply Chain

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems fundamental component of supply chain industries

Issued by FRIGAIR EXPO 2025 28 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems vital to food and beverage industry

Food & bev. services

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems vital to food and beverage industry

Issued by FRIGAIR EXPO 2025 27 May 2025

Penquin powers Suzuki South Africa to new heights with high-impact Simola Hillclimb campaign

Branding

Penquin powers Suzuki South Africa to new heights with high-impact Simola Hillclimb campaign

Issued by Penquin 27 May 2025

Review: Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark

Launches & Reviews

Review: Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark

Imran Salie 26 May 2025

New Toyota RAV4 debuts in Japan ahead of global rollout, including SA

Dealers

New Toyota RAV4 debuts in Japan ahead of global rollout, including SA

21 May 2025

Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!

Radio & Audio

Thousands step out for the Suncoast East Coast Radio Big Walk 2025!

Issued by East Coast Radio 20 May 2025

From tragedy to triumph: Hot Cares restores teen’s independence with wheelchair donation

Radio & Audio

From tragedy to triumph: Hot Cares restores teen’s independence with wheelchair donation

Jeanette Phillips, Issued by HOT 102.7FM 20 May 2025

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

Public Health

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

Issued by Stone 16 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Cabinet has approved the Critical Minerals Strategy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Cabinet gives Critical Minerals Strategy the green light

15 May 2025

The rise of the digital showroom: the new frontline for driving car sales

Dealers

The rise of the digital showroom: the new frontline for driving car sales

Mongezi Mtati, Issued by Rogerwilco 15 May 2025

The recent Bauma 2025 confirms the global shift toward electrification, smarter fleet management and digital integration (Image supplied)

Energy & Mining

Bauma 2025 shows global shift toward electrification

14 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac sector a driving force in transformation to sustainable spaces

Smart Buildings & Cities

Frigair 2025: Hervac sector a driving force in transformation to sustainable spaces

Issued by FRIGAIR EXPO 2025 14 May 2025

Dealers

Chinese brand GAC to ramp up SA expansion with new cars

13 May 2025

Jaguar Land Rover seeks new ad agency following recent rebrand

Advertising

Jaguar Land Rover seeks new ad agency following recent rebrand

13 May 2025

Eskom’s approval processes, coupled with complex environmental and land use procedures, contribute to the complexities encountered by IPPs and supplementary power suppliers (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How to overcome complexities in South Africa’s renewable energy sector

8 May 2025

Schneider Electric at AATF 2025: Demonstrating true industry innovation

Energy

Schneider Electric at AATF 2025: Demonstrating true industry innovation

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 5 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Interior Design

Smarter choices, greener homes: how your next appliance can shape the planet

6 May 2025

The vital role of trade agreements in driving SA's economic growth

Retail

The vital role of trade agreements in driving SA's economic growth

Sipho Mhaga 2 May 2025

Shortmarket Club has a new home at The Greenhouse in Sandton

Food & Wine

Shortmarket Club has a new home at The Greenhouse in Sandton

2 May 2025

Finance

PwC's AI findings highlight potential 15% uplift in global economy by 2035

30 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Dom Wills, executive director at SOLA Group is hopeful that we will soon see a day where 24-hour solar PV is not only cost-effective, but also able to scale fast enough to reach the zero carbon dawn in time

Energy

Modularity: Driving the future of electricity

Dom Wills 29 Apr 2025

BMW grabs 40% share of SA's luxury car market in Q1

Dealers

BMW grabs 40% share of SA's luxury car market in Q1

29 Apr 2025

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa unveils Lion’s Explorer E: SA’s first locally manufactured ebus

Public Transport

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa unveils Lion’s Explorer E: SA’s first locally manufactured ebus

Issued by Optimize Agency 25 Apr 2025

Green transport and sustainability take centre stage at Transport Evolution Africa 2025

Logistics & Transport

Green transport and sustainability take centre stage at Transport Evolution Africa 2025

23 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Anoop Hariparsad, digital energy business unit leader, Schneider Electric says a microgrid can manage backup systems effectively and contribute significantly to sustainability goals by reducing carbon footprints

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Mircogrids: Managing backup systems and reducing carbon footprints

Anoop Hariparsad 23 Apr 2025

Fuel & Energy

Chery to unveil 19 hybrid car models in 2025, launching Super Hybrid brand

22 Apr 2025

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Responsible Tourism

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

22 Apr 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: Burger King hides the message, BMW spells it out

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Burger King hides the message, BMW spells it out

Brendan Seery 22 Apr 2025

Roger Goode is not a fan of tea or matcha. Source: Supplied.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Roger Goode’s recipe for a perfect morning show

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Apr 2025