Category: SNA HIGHLIGHS

“This timely initiative by SAAFF is pivotal at this juncture, where capacity building, facilitated through technology, easy access to information and skills development programs, among others, stand out as crucial for Small, Medium, Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to sustain and amplify their significant contributions to the national GDP.  The realisation of the country’s growth objectives hinges, […]

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that celebrates the incredible contributions of women engineers worldwide, marks its 11th anniversary in 2024 under the theme of #EnhancedByEngineering. This year, INWED celebrates women engineers who have enhanced lives and livelihoods through their work. These remarkable individuals contribute to building a brighter future for all […]

As youth continue to experience high unemployment rates, with others focusing on other opportunities to help them develop or advance their careers, Barloworld Equipment has taken on this responsibility earnestly. The company is dedicated to a systematic approach to youth training, exemplified through the Peter J. Bulterman Learning Academy. Founded in 2004 to offer a […]

In a recent report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Africa’s economies are positioned to emerge as significant players in the global supply chain arena. Released in mid-August, the Economic Development in Africa report emphasises the continent’s strategic positioning to meet the demand of the technology sector, given its abundant resources […]

There is no doubt that the goal of a company’s Chief Financial Officer is to have clean and accurate audits across the business – a single source of truth with a strong focus on compliance. As a diversified financial services company operating in 12 countries across the continent, Old Mutual Africa embarked on an ambitious […]

Major shipping incidents, such as the recent Baltimore bridge disaster and the Red Sea crisis, are highly detrimental to global supply chains. Attacks by Houthi rebels on vessels in the Red Sea forced ships to take the longer route around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, resulting in severe cargo delays and driving up sea […]

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 […]