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, which takes place in October, Transport Month. Engen Driver Wellness provides truck drivers with free voluntary health screenings and wellness support, empowering them to prioritise their well-being despite the demands of their work, whilst creating a safer, healthier, and […]

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The managed-service solution poised to help bridge South Africa’s IT skills gap 

In the midst of an IT skills crunch in the country, where businesses are opting to hire from a limited pool of experienced developers or offshore their development needs, an innovative model of skills-integration-as-a-service (SIaaS) in the software development industry is shaping up to redefine how companies onboard junior staff – without draining their resources. […]

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Frasers Group expands global footprint with acquisition of South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods leader, Holdsport

Leading global retail group Frasers Group (“Frasers” or the “Group”), today announced the conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition of South Africa’s leading sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company, Holdsport Group (“Holdsport”) from Old Mutual Private Equity (“OMPE”) and Holdsport’s management. Holdsport is a diversified business operating across retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce, […]

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS IS OPEN FOR 2025 SAPICS CONFERENCE – COUNTDOWN TO THE LEADING EVENT IN AFRICA FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS

Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession. The organisation has announced that the call for speakers for next year’s conference is open. Confident, engaging professionals who have success stories, insights, knowledge and skills to share with the supply chain […]

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Obsidian appointed reseller partner for Lansweeper

Leading global IT asset management platform Lansweeper, established to help businesses better understand, manage and protect their IT devices and networks, has selected open software solution supplier Obsidian Systems as its reseller partner. Lansweeper, established in 2004, is focused on helping customers minimise risks and optimise IT assets by providing actionable insight into all technology […]

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Revolutionising TIG Welding for Aerospace Manufacturing

Yaskawa Southern Africa has partnered with Aerosud Aviation, a leading aerospace manufacturer, to implement a cutting-edge robotic TIG welding solution tailored to the exacting demands of aerospace production. The collaboration, highlighting both companies’ commitment to innovation, precision, and efficiency, is poised to strengthen Aerosud’s production capabilities and ensure compliance with stringent Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) […]

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Shaping the Future: Digitisation and Sustainability in South Africa’s Supply Chains

As technology accelerates and the global focus on sustainability intensifies, supply chain management is becoming a critical driver of business success. In South Africa, unique challenges such as resource constraints and rising costs are spurring innovation, with digitisation and sustainable practices leading the way. Thula Mngoma from Regent Business School explores how these shifts are […]

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Geopolitics, Geopolitical Shifts and Supply Chain Disruption

The war in Ukraine which started in February of 2022, initiated an unprecedented number of sanctions against the Russian Federation, 16000 against Individuals, 9000 against companies and 3000 against institutions. The purpose of these has been to apply economic pressure on Russia. In conjunction with sanctions, Russian assets, totaling an estimated $300 billion were frozen. […]

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