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Autonomous enterprises are poised to transform business in 2026

Technology

Autonomous enterprises are poised to transform business in 2026

Sergio Maccotta 12 Jan 2026

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Talent Acquisition

South Africa becomes a global hotspot for offshoring talent

5 Jan 2026

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HIV/AIDS

HIV funding still falls short of targets after pledges: what’s at stake

Melanie Bisnauth 5 Jan 2026

Travel

Africa's business travel industry set for takeoff amid economic growth

31 Dec 2025

Spar Western Cape and Namibia stores adopt turtle hatchlings, support conservation efforts

ESG

Spar Western Cape and Namibia stores adopt turtle hatchlings, support conservation efforts

15 Dec 2025

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Energy

Here comes the sun: Eskom’s unbundling and the solar moment

15 Dec 2025

Africa’s aviation growth outpaces global trends, but profitability lags, says Iata

Aviation

Africa’s aviation growth outpaces global trends, but profitability lags, says Iata

12 Dec 2025

Source: Transnet

Supply Chain

Transnet, ICTSI ink 25-year Durban Pier 2 deal, industry calls for transparency

11 Dec 2025

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Medtech

5 ways AI is fast-tracking the evolution of healthcare

10 Dec 2025

Losing sight of the shore in Africa’s HIV response

HIV/AIDS

Losing sight of the shore in Africa’s HIV response

Dr Allan Pamba, Issued by JNPR 4 Dec 2025

Rising costs and weak credit quality to shape SME planning in 2026

SMEs

Rising costs and weak credit quality to shape SME planning in 2026

3 Dec 2025

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

WC Social Development opens LGBTQIA+ and men’s GBV shelter

3 Dec 2025

Smart washroom solutions: Propelair’s IoT-driven facility management

Environment & Natural Resources

Smart washroom solutions: Propelair’s IoT-driven facility management

Issued by Propelair SA 1 Dec 2025

Food & Beverages industry records 4.1% growth in September 2025

Sales

Food & Beverages industry records 4.1% growth in September 2025

27 Nov 2025

Wholesale trade sales show steady growth in Sept 2025

Sales

Wholesale trade sales show steady growth in Sept 2025

27 Nov 2025

Record grain harvest showcases resilience of SA farmers

Agriculture

Record grain harvest showcases resilience of SA farmers

3 Nov 2025

How FMs can avoid restroom greenwashing: 10 red flags

Facilities & Property Management

How FMs can avoid restroom greenwashing: 10 red flags

Issued by Propelair SA 4 Nov 2025

SA's airfreight strategy invites public feedback as deadline looms

Cargo & Storage

SA's airfreight strategy invites public feedback as deadline looms

3 Nov 2025

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

Hospitality

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

Iain Evans 28 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Eshmael Mpabanga, Country Head: Intellect Design Arena South Africa.

Fintech

#EXCLUSIVE: Why SA's core financial infrastructure needs a foundational redesign

Eshmael Mpabanga 20 Oct 2025

Beyond the agency: Why your billing model, not your marketing, is stalling growth

Marketing

Beyond the agency: Why your billing model, not your marketing, is stalling growth

Warren Stear, Issued by Offernet 15 Oct 2025

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Mining

Operational woes and price swings shrink South Africa’s mining output

15 Oct 2025

How Wonga transformed customer engagement and boosted customer acquisition with Braze

CRM, CX, UX

How Wonga transformed customer engagement and boosted customer acquisition with Braze

Issued by YOUKNOW Technologies 3 Oct 2025

Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa

Design & Manufacturing

Tetra Pak’s advanced Mozzarella production line arrives in Southern Africa

22 Sep 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Department gazettes Transport Amendment Act, recognising e-hailing

15 Sep 2025

Fuel the future: AMIE Academy Fund

Funding

Fuel the future: AMIE Academy Fund

Issued by AMIE 9 Sep 2025

Manufacturing

FreezeeX : Advanced Air Curtains in Dubai

8 Sep 2025

Rising confidence in SA's small businesses amid growing pains

SMEs

Rising confidence in SA's small businesses amid growing pains

Gerhard Hartman 18 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

How tenants benefit from Rosebank Mall's hybrid energy initiative

15 Aug 2025

Power Plastics leads the cold chain shift: Sustainable thermal liners

Design & Manufacturing

Power Plastics leads the cold chain shift: Sustainable thermal liners

Issued by PowerPlastics 13 Aug 2025

The Western Cape Network on Disability has written to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis urging the City of Cape Town to reconsider its decision to reduce Dial-a-Ride services. Archive photo: Will Yoder

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service

Mary-Anne Gontsana 13 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Materials & Equipment

Why retrofitting South Africa’s buildings is key to a sustainable future

Thabang Byl 7 Aug 2025

Soaring demand and land scarcity make Cape Town and Durban investor hotspots

Industrial & Logistics Property

Soaring demand and land scarcity make Cape Town and Durban investor hotspots

Issued by Catchwords 1 Aug 2025

Sachin Chanderdhev, Sector Specialist for Manufacturing, Absa Business Banking

Manufacturing

Rise of green manufacturing: Future-proofing Africa through sustainability

Sachin Chanderdhev 18 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied

Agriculture

Northern Cape mega-farm installs 1MW solar plant to cut costs, boost sustainability

16 Jul 2025

Collaboration is the new competition: Why coopetition defines 2025

Marketing

Collaboration is the new competition: Why coopetition defines 2025

Belinda Cavé, Issued by Brandfundi 9 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Michael Lenz, chief executive officer of TransBridj.

Residential Property

Can tech save South Africa’s paralysed property registration system?

9 Jul 2025

#MandelayDay2025: Here's how you can get involved

ESG

#MandelayDay2025: Here's how you can get involved

15 Jul 2025

Image credit: Probe Corporation

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

6 steps to adopt solar energy

9 Jul 2025

A facility manager’s guide to measuring water savings

Facilities & Property Management

A facility manager’s guide to measuring water savings

Issued by Propelair SA 3 Jul 2025

Source: Growthpoint Properties. Longkloof Studios is a green-certified commercial office space in Cape Town, having achieved a 4-Star Green Star Existing Building Performance rating.

Property Development

How green building certification boosts real estate profits

30 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa.

Manufacturing & Parts

Crisis mode: SA's new strategies for supply-chain disruptions

26 Jun 2025

Shaun Shehab, lead solutions engineer at Ecentric, says the refund process holds untapped potential to enhance customer experience (Image supplied)

CRM

Taking the pain out of the refund function for retailers and customers

Shaun Shehab 20 Jun 2025

Source: Archive

Aviation

Airlines forecast profit growth in 2025, headwinds persist

9 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Cornelius Coetzee, country director for Verto South Africa.

Finance

#AfricaMonth: Inside Verto's strategy to streamline African trade with a 2030 vision

Katja Hamilton 27 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Maphefo Mphaho, VML strategist says as we celebrate Africa Day, it’s time to start looking at how we reshape the global narrative around our continent – and there’s plenty to work with

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Reshaping the global narrative around our continent

Maphefo Mphaho 26 May 2025

Key strategies for successful international SME expansion

SMEs

Key strategies for successful international SME expansion

12 May 2025

MTN South Africa aims to boost 4G adoption with budget smartphones

Telecoms & Networks

MTN South Africa aims to boost 4G adoption with budget smartphones

6 May 2025

Facilities Management Expo 2025: Shaping the future of efficient, safe, and smart buildings

Smart Buildings & Cities

Facilities Management Expo 2025: Shaping the future of efficient, safe, and smart buildings

Issued by Facilities Management Expo 5 May 2025