The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to promoting sustainable development and improving social outcomes. Companies should think of ESG as the three main […]
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The South African road freight industry is facing severe operational challenges, not least of which is the over regulation when it comes to safety, and the lack of government enforcement of compliance standards. That’s the view of Crossroads Distribution CEO Pieter Vermeulen, who says there is a risk the industry is over regulating itself to […]
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Africa boasts the world’s highest rate of entrepreneurship, with over one in five working-age Africans starting a new business and more than three-quarters of the youth planning to start one within five years. The potential to transform the continent into a thriving hub of youth-led, sustainable businesses is immense. Of course, it is equally important […]
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The African small business landscape is brimming with potential. From active markets to innovative entrepreneurs, the continent represents a vibrant hub of economic activity. Yet, in this dynamic environment, standing out and reaching customers can be a challenge. This is where digital communication steps in as a powerful tool for unlocking growth. By harnessing digital […]
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A month has already passed since the historic elections held on May 29 but, I am sure everyone would agree, we’re back in limbo already. There can only be one orientation going forward: All hands on deck and ensure that not only are we on the same ship, but we are steering it in the […]
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Supply chain management solution provider TradeBeyond announced today that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Global Sourcing has selected its industry-leading multi-enterprise platform to optimize and standardize the company’s operations across its retail brands and to leverage more innovative and agile sourcing practices. The TradeBeyond platform will be used to manage numerous processes within WBA’s Global Sourcing […]
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South Africa’s telematics market has matured significantly, with a high penetration rate from an international perspective. According to the Research and Markets 7th Edition of Fleet Management in South Africa report, the number of fleet management systems active in the country is expected to reach 3.8 million by 2028. Fleet management in South Africa has […]
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More stable, uncapped and cost-effective internet for less than R10 per day. This was the bold ambition of licensed open-access fibre network operator Frogfoot when they launched their RISE campaign in October 2023. This prepaid uncapped internet product has been designed to improve fibre penetration across more high density underserved communities, with the initial rollout […]
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Producing personalised mass communication, like we see in the insurance industry, is a complex and time-consuming process, and many businesses have invested in document automation technology for this purpose. One of the biggest challenges in the overall process lies not so much in the actual generation of the final document, but rather in the initial […]
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DP World created more than 19,000 jobs and drove $13 billion of socio-economic impact across South Africa and Nigeria over 2022 and 2023, according to independent research by consulting firm, Accenture. Since acquiring Johannesburg-based Imperial Logistics (Imperial) in March 2022, DP World has significantly expanded its presence and scale in both countries. DP World’s operations […]
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