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Medtech

Netcare to bring risk-detecting German-developed AI tech to SA

1 day

Source: Supplied. KSB SupremeServ sales engineer for mechanical seals, Phumelela Ngcobo.

Construction & Engineering

KSB expands mechanical seal solutions for its own pumps and competitor brands

1 day

Beyond Cola: SA soft drink brands chase growth through flavour, mixers and social occasions

Research

Beyond Cola: SA soft drink brands chase growth through flavour, mixers and social occasions

Issued by Insight Survey 3 Aug 2026

Woolies sees tougher second half as inflation hits shoppers

Retail

Woolies sees tougher second half as inflation hits shoppers

30 Jul 2026

Volkswagen brings new plug-in hybrid Caravelle to SA

Launches & Reviews

Volkswagen brings new plug-in hybrid Caravelle to SA

30 Jul 2026

Brewing Growth: How competition is transforming South Africa's coffee market

Research

Brewing Growth: How competition is transforming South Africa's coffee market

Issued by Insight Survey 27 Jul 2026

Review: Lepas L4

Launches & Reviews

Review: Lepas L4

Imran Salie 24 Jul 2026

Automotive

Green mobility shift: Absa expands BYD EV finance offering

22 Jul 2026

Bosch celebrates 120 years in SA with renewed focus on local innovation and growth

Design & Manufacturing

Bosch celebrates 120 years in SA with renewed focus on local innovation and growth

21 Jul 2026

2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards winners announced

Awards

2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards winners announced

20 Jul 2026

Isuzu invests R2m in AI, coding and robotics lab for 650 learners

Development

Isuzu invests R2m in AI, coding and robotics lab for 650 learners

17 Jul 2026

ESG

Proudly South African and Aranda show the impact of buying local this Mandela Month

15 Jul 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How loadshedding led to South Africa finding its perfect sunspot

13 Jul 2026

DSBD's spaza shop registration drive passes 400,000 businesses

SMEs

DSBD's spaza shop registration drive passes 400,000 businesses

13 Jul 2026

Shaz Ballim, CEO, Kwality Holdings, holds recycled plastic pellets used to manufacture the bags in one hand and a finished Waste2Wear shopping bag in the other, illustrating how discarded plastic is transformed into high-quality, verified recycled products. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

SA entrepreneurs bring blockchain-verified recycling to Mzansi

13 Jul 2026

BMW recalls thousands of vehicles in South Africa

Safety

BMW recalls thousands of vehicles in South Africa

10 Jul 2026

Sustainability at Isanti Glass: Verified through Section 12L

ESG & Sustainability

Sustainability at Isanti Glass: Verified through Section 12L

Issued by Isanti Glass 10 Jul 2026

Warranty is the new horsepower when it comes to buying a car

Trends

Warranty is the new horsepower when it comes to buying a car

Jenni Pennacchini, Issued by KLA 7 Jul 2026

Compliance is not a marketing strategy, trust is, says Irene Gregory, CEO of the IMM Institute (Image supplied)

Advertising

Compliance is not a marketing strategy; trust is - just ask the ARB

Irene Gregory 7 Jul 2026

Pronutro is not misleading consumers, rules ARB. Source: Supplied.

Advertising

ProNutro can keep 'original' branding despite recipe change

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Jul 2026

Kriban Govender, Creslow Energy Solutions' managing director

Funding

Innovative, Black-owned local lithium-ion battery producer secures investment from Abadali Fund

Issued by Edge Growth 26 Jun 2026

Ferrari’s first electric supercar has proved controversial – a car designer explains why

Fuel & Energy

Ferrari’s first electric supercar has proved controversial – a car designer explains why

Amera Mahmud 23 Jun 2026

Transnet issues tender for rolling stock leasing company

Railway

Transnet issues tender for rolling stock leasing company

23 Jun 2026

Financial Services

Fedgroup secured 500M IDC-backed renewable capital to accelerate industrial energy projects

Issued by Fedgroup 18 May 2026

Italian agricultural machinery maker SDF opens Paarl subsidiary

Agriculture

Italian agricultural machinery maker SDF opens Paarl subsidiary

11 Jun 2026

Mr Price awards R1m prize to AI entrepreneur

Awards

Mr Price awards R1m prize to AI entrepreneur

10 Jun 2026

Omnia secures fertiliser supply amid Middle East conflict

Agriculture

Omnia secures fertiliser supply amid Middle East conflict

Nelson Banya 8 Jun 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

New deal with Chinese solar giant to spark up SA’s energy market

8 Jun 2026

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Ford’s new TVC: A tribute to the South African character

Danette Breitenbach 3 Jun 2026

The 2026 Product of the Year winners announced as voted by South African consumers

Retailers

The 2026 Product of the Year winners announced as voted by South African consumers

Issued by Product of the Year South Africa 3 Jun 2026

All systems go for this year's WC Economic Innovation Awards at the CT City Hall

2026 Western Cape Economic Innovation Awards

All systems go for this year's WC Economic Innovation Awards at the CT City Hall

Issued by Cape Chamber 21 May 2026

How integrated production planning gives manufacturers more control

Manufacturing

How integrated production planning gives manufacturers more control

Issued by QuickEasy Software 21 May 2026

Source: Supplied.

Banking

New R500m deal strengthens Fedgroup’s role in South Africa’s energy transition

18 May 2026

Chinese automakers gain ground in SA as competitive pricing spurs demand

Commercial & Industrial

Chinese automakers gain ground in SA as competitive pricing spurs demand

Nqobile Dludla 18 May 2026

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

Manufacturing

Local manufacturer, Lesco leverages AI to protect, not replace, vulnerable workers

12 May 2026

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

ESG

Retail and FMCG brands strengthen SA’s recycling ecosystem through Petco initiatives

11 May 2026

A complaint against MultiChoice and Altech has been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution by the Competition Commission (Image source: © 123rf )

TV

MultiChoice and Altech referred to Competition Tribunal for prosecution

4 May 2026

Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail Services

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

Reeza Isaacs 4 May 2026

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Services

Bridging the gap: South Africa’s informal sector needs unified digital tools

Andrew Bourne 29 Apr 2026

Healthcare

Adcock Ingram Critical Care and Olympus Partner for expansion

29 Apr 2026

The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out

Trends

The human element: Driving excellence from the inside out

Issued by Isanti Glass 30 Apr 2026

While ProNutro’s New Generation ProNutro has come under fire from consumers, it says it will not revert to the original product (Image source: @ MSN

FMCG

Sorry, not sorry, says ProNutro manufacturer

29 Apr 2026

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

Food & bev. services

Nothing here to "Chuckles" over says Woolworths

28 Apr 2026

Isuzu SA hits record annual production as output climbs 21%

Manufacturing & Parts

Isuzu SA hits record annual production as output climbs 21%

22 Apr 2026

Absolute Ablutions scales to 400+ leads while cutting click costs by over 50% with Cape Marketing Agency

Marketing

Absolute Ablutions scales to 400+ leads while cutting click costs by over 50% with Cape Marketing Agency

Issued by Cape Marketing Agency 22 Apr 2026

Insights into Danone Southern Africa's growth strategy from new country director, Nyaladzi Moyo

FMCG

Insights into Danone Southern Africa's growth strategy from new country director, Nyaladzi Moyo

Evan-Lee Courie 21 Apr 2026

Infectious Diseases

Biovac's €75m cash injection to boost vaccine production and create jobs

17 Apr 2026

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

Packaging

Wyda Packaging's strategic acquisition from Hulamin boosts local manufacturing

14 Apr 2026

Proudly SA member injects R300m investment into equipment upgrades to strengthen local production

Packaging

Proudly SA member injects R300m investment into equipment upgrades to strengthen local production

Issued by Proudly SA 7 Apr 2026

From Pedros' Chicken Feet Burger to Carmien's Pickled Fish Rooibos, brands still have humour

Retail

From Pedros' Chicken Feet Burger to Carmien's Pickled Fish Rooibos, brands still have humour

Evan-Lee Courie 2 Apr 2026