The South African transport sector is not working as it should, but the new South African government is committed to addressing the nation’s many, serious transport challenges over the next five years – and is already making good progress. This was the message from new South African Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy, in one of […]
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Amid South Africa’s political and economic uncertainty, many businesses and institutions are looking closely at how they can extract as much value from their infrastructure and resources as possible. That includes physical security, which encompasses everything from protecting said infrastructure and resources, enforcing health and safety measures, and deterring inappropriate and criminal behaviour. Even though […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of modern life, influencing industries from healthcare to finance. Despite its widespread impact, public understanding of AI remains limited and often skewed by sensationalist media coverage. The responsibility lies with the media to provide accurate and balanced information about AI technologies and their implications. This ensures the […]
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Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). They’re the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth within the country, and one of their most important growth factors is connectivity. According to the World Economic […]
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Data is gold in our increasingly digitised world, just as the value of gold is only realised in the refinement process. Data needs to be refined to unlock its real value. Unrefined data can damage businesses, their competitiveness and ability to capitalise on opportunities. Good quality data, which is refined, can be leveraged to improve […]
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In an increasingly digital world, businesses are faced with the dual challenges of navigating the complexity of cybersecurity best practices alongside a growing body of data privacy and governance legislation. Both these areas hinge on understanding and managing data better, including who can access and manipulate it and how and where it is stored. However, […]
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Crossroads Namibia, a majority-owned subsidiary of Crossroads Distribution, has announced a switch to new Euro5 trucks from Scania as part of its carbon emission reduction process in the country. The move ties in with Crossroads’ broader environmental responsibility policy, which is currently being implemented across all of its operating regions, including South Africa and Botswana. […]
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The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for developing concepts, skills, and attitudes that form the basis for children to thrive. To celebrate the late Nelson Mandela’s playful spirit and lifelong commitment to social justice over July, the DO MORE FOUNDATION (founded by RCL FOODS) is bringing together over *15 business partners […]
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Brambles, a global leader in supply chain and logistics operating through its CHEP brand, has been ranked by TIME Magazine as one of the world’s most sustainable companies. Reaching #4 position on a list of 500 companies, Brambles led its industry category and was the only company in the Transport, Logistics and Aviation sector to […]
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Given the complexity and interconnected nature of the financial services ecosystem, it’s hardly surprising that operational resilience remains under regulatory scrutiny and review. The consequences of isolated or systemic disruption to services, particularly due to cyberattacks, could be catastrophic, and authorities are quite rightly focused on both prevention and mitigation. One of the consequences of […]
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