Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges, rather than enduring the temporary discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not be addressing the underlying issue. Balancing Short-Term Needs with Long-Term Vision While some short-term solutions can provide […]
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In an inspiring demonstration of innovation and teamwork, Texpand, a South African youth robotics team, recently made history by winning the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships. The team’s success was assisted in part by high-tech polymer components donated by polymer supplier, igus, whose contribution played a valuable role in enabling the team to […]
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Technology has drastically transformed how we live and work. In logistics, this transformation is enabling deeper insights, enhanced decision-making and greater operational efficiency. It is no longer a mere trend, but rather an essential tool for companies seeking to boost productivity and remain competitive in challenging economic climates. At Unitrans, successful innovation means more than […]
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Secure, reliable, resilient. These characteristics have long been associated with the world’s most successful payments environments. However, to maintain these benefits, change in payments has historically been slow. But being static is no longer an option. Constant transformation is now the norm due to the proliferation of enabling technologies like APIs, newer kinds of commerce […]
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Micromine, a global leader in next-generation technology for mining, is proud to highlight the results achieved by Çayeli Bakir İşletmeleri through the implementation of Micromine Pitram. Located on the Black Sea coast in Türkiye, Çayeli Bakir is a significant copper and zinc mine operated by First Quantum Minerals. Facing rising operational costs and the complexities […]
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The woes of sub-standard services and inefficiencies at the Port of Durban seem to destined to stay with us for the foreseeable future. The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes with dismay that the process of introducing private players into the Port of Durban – specifically Pier 2, has been dealt a serious stumbling block – […]
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In the aftermath of the recent High Court judgement on the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) underscores the pivotal role of robust private sector participation in South Africa’s logistics network. The judgement, which halted the contract between Transnet and International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), is […]
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The annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, will be held from 8 to 11 June 2025 in Cape Town under the theme “Innovation in Motion”, supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced. Now in its 47th year, the SAPICS Conference enables supply chain managers to learn, network and share knowledge, […]
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Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has launched the FedEx Import Tool (FiT), a cutting-edge solution designed to address the increasing complexities and volumes of imports in South Africa. This timely launch is noteworthy as South Africa is positioned to take on larger market shares and handle more imports compared […]
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As cyber threats continue to escalate globally, businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need for not only cybersecurity, but also cyber resilience. At the recent Datacentrix Showcase 2024, the leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and managed services provider emphasised that resilience – defined as the ability of an entity to continue operating despite cyberattacks […]
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