Combilift Scoops ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2024 Business & Finance Awards

Combilift, the global leader in material handling solutions, has been awarded Company of the Year at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland. This remarkable achievement marks Combilift’s 9th major win in the last three months, solidifying its position as an industry leader. The Company of the Year award, presented […]

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Databuild reflects on a year of challenges and growth in the local construction sector

From tackling systemic issues to embracing innovation, the construction sector in South Africa has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of mounting pressures. This is according to Databuild CEO Morag Evans as she reflects on the trends, challenges, and opportunities that are shaping the industry. One of the most significant concerns is the […]

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A Statesman. A Statesman. Our Country needs the voice of reason and wisdom to resolve the Mozambican tragedy

There is no need to regurgitate what is currently happening in Mozambique. But what is important is to highlight what that crisis has done to the South African economy – and more importantly – what it has highlighted as the weaknesses and fail-points in the greater South African logistics chain. The Road Freight Association (RFA) […]

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MEDICLINIC BABY WINS BEST EDUCATIONAL SOLUTION AT 2024 FNB APP OF THE YEAR AWARDS

The Mediclinic Baby App, which supports expectant mothers through pregnancy and beyond, has won the Best Educational Solution at the 2024 FNB App of the Year Awards. In an environment where medical advice, both reliable and questionable, can be overwhelming, the Mediclinic Baby app has been designed to support new and expectant mothers, offering valuable […]

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Lazkam’s strategic move: Adopting LS Central to optimise operations

Lazkam, a wholesaler in the ready-made garments and textile space, was looking for an all-in-one software solution that could consolidate sales, inventory, customer information and accounting within their business. This textile company, with a majority B2B focus, imports and supplies clothing to South African chains and family stores, as well as supplying customers across the […]

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Africa’s infrastructure financing gap is a $108 bn-a-year opportunity

Africa’s $68 billion to $108 billion annual infrastructure financing gap is emerging as one of the continent’s most pressing challenges and promising opportunities, offering South African businesses and global investors a unique chance to drive sustainable development while unlocking significant economic returns. Tania Swanepoel, Head of ESG at African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a division […]

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Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen Driver Wellness Hits Record

Over the past decade, commercial truck drivers nationwide have actively participated in Engen’s Driver Wellness programme.   Engen partnered with Trucking Wellness, an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) to celebrate Transport Month this October. The Trucking Wellness clinics ventured to Engen service stations across South Africa […]

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Big rebound in consumer spend this Black Friday with massive year-on-year growth

Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back during this year’s Black Friday week, clocking up massive year-on-year increases in spend on every day of the week, peaking at a 112% increase on the Tuesday, with the lowest increase being a 32% year-on-year […]

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