The Prescient Group – headline sponsor of the Prescient Freedom Paddle taking place on 27 April – is shining a light on environmental and ocean awareness this year, thanks to a sea turtle named Bokkie. Bokkie was rescued the day after the Rugby World Cup semi-final win last year. Affectionately named “Bokkie” in honour of […]
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Reflecting its commitment to growing and supporting small businesses, the City of Cape Town put a group of 215 entrepreneurs through rigorous training as part of its annual Smart Supplier programme. The skills development and business building sessions recently concluded amid high praise from the participants. The aim of the Smart Supplier programme, which the […]
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There are several obstacles for trainees to overcome when they move from learnerships to steady jobs, ranging from a lack of funds to talent mismatches with available positions. Making sure graduates have the necessary abilities is crucial, especially in the fast-paced field of Information Technology (IT), where advancements are developing at an accelerated rate. Mentorships […]
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In the digital era, where information is as vast as it is varied, discerning the signal from the noise has never been more crucial. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how we consume news, promising a future where information is not only more accessible but also more relevant, accurate, and timely. Among the trailblazers in this […]
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Local businesses that have transitioned to hybrid work programmes are well aware of the potential productivity gains to be had when employees have the flexibility to work from anywhere. Of course, the journey from a traditional office setup to a complete remote model during the pandemic was the catalyst for this model. And while many […]
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The South African healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the rapid advancement of technology. At the forefront of this change is the rise of the “digital nurse,” a testament to the increasing integration of technology into the nursing profession. This transformation is not only streamlining processes; it is addressing critical challenges like […]
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Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 million USD spent across coffee purchases, price premiums and technical assistance, by 2026 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), helping to give coffee farmers access to the global markets. The ambition is also to help support fund raising of an […]
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Mathe Group’s Hammarsdale facility, which recycles approximately 1 000 radial truck tyres per day to produce 45 tons of rubber crumb, is a pivotal export hub. Although many of its products are distributed internationally, the innovative rubber flooring solutions which helped establish this growing company in the first place, continue to highlight its global reach and […]
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Safety and security are critical components of logistics, transport, and supply chain management, yet recent statistics reveal a concerning reality. According to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), South Africa has witnessed over 40,000 crimes impacting supply chains in the past year alone, based on data from the South African Police Service (SAPS). These incidents […]
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The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply has submitted a series of detailed recommendations for South Africa’s Public Procurement Bill with the intention of advancing the principles of ethical procurement practices within the Southern Africa region. The bill ([B18B—2023]), tabled on 30 June last year, seeks to create a single regulatory framework for public procurement […]
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