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While the draft South African Public Procurement Bill is a commendable attempt to overhaul the country’s procurement landscape, its success will depend heavily on the effectiveness of its implementation and the ability of institutions to adapt to new roles and responsibilities. That is the view of CIPS, the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply, the […]

Cloud software development has revolutionised the way businesses create and deploy software, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. This shift has enabled organisations to innovate rapidly, reduce costs, and reach global markets efficiently. The evolution of cloud computing, from the early concepts of treating computing resources as a utility service to the widespread adoption […]

Siqalo Foods, manufacturer of popular spreads such as Rama and Flora in South Africa, hosted beneficiaries of its Sekela Hospitality Support Programme (Sekela HSP) on Monday 3rd June 2024, at a special, “Share” networking event. Held at the company’s office in Westville, recipients were invited to meet with the team from Siqalo Foods that has […]

Retailers need to keep costs under control and reduce complexity in economic conditions that can best be described as uncertain and challenging. Yet, despite this, they need to give customers (and their employees) the kind of payment experience they demand. Beyond this, defining and implementing a seamless customer experience, while managing payments efficiently, becomes a […]

The (DAC) Business Accelerator held its “Dragons’ Den” event at The Pearls in Umhlanga Rocks on Tuesday, 4th June 2024. Although this step of the Accelerator is based on the popular Dragons’ Den television show, its intentions and outcomes are very different. The panel of ‘Dragons’, Kim Nisbet and Zimvo Mtolo from Toyota South Africa […]

Combilift, a global leader in material handling solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new National Forklift Safety campaign, “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load.” This initiative aims to enhance awareness and promote best practices in forklift safety across industries. Forklift safety is of paramount importance to Combilift, and every year, we […]

STEMulator is a groundbreaking virtual platform designed to ignite the spark of curiosity in young minds and stimulate their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. An initiative of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF), a leading advocate for science and technology education in South Africa, is proud to announce the gifting […]

The South African citrus industry grapples with numerous challenges, including logistical issues around the timing of harvests and moving the products timeously through the value chain, international regulations, and changing weather. Adding to these is the introduction of a new national minimum wage, which significantly impacts agricultural input costs and can have a negative impact […]

In a world where female entrepreneurship is gaining momentum, Jacqueline van Rooijen, Business Growth Consultant and Director at Ycagel exemplifies resilience and innovation. Marking seven years in business, she shares the key principles that have contributed to her success, offering practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in South Africa. 1. Don’t operate in an echo chamber […]

Rebuy, the leading European recommerce company, has commissioned FORTNA to design and implement a solution to expand its fulfillment operations which includes automating many of its sub-processes. With 36 newly integrated tray lifts, conveyors and automatic packing lines, rebuy will expand capacity to respond to growing market demand. Facing double-digit growth in inventory turnover, and […]