
Combilift Scoops ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2024 Business & Finance Awards
Combilift, the global leader in material handling solutions, has been awarded Company of the Year at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association

Databuild reflects on a year of challenges and growth in the local construction sector
From tackling systemic issues to embracing innovation, the construction sector in South Africa has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of mounting pressures.

A Statesman. A Statesman. Our Country needs the voice of reason and wisdom to resolve the Mozambican tragedy
There is no need to regurgitate what is currently happening in Mozambique. But what is important is to highlight what that crisis has done to

MEDICLINIC BABY WINS BEST EDUCATIONAL SOLUTION AT 2024 FNB APP OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Mediclinic Baby App, which supports expectant mothers through pregnancy and beyond, has won the Best Educational Solution at the 2024 FNB App of the

Goscor Group Appoints New CEO
The Goscor Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Owen as the new Group CEO, effective 1 January, 2025. Barry brings a wealth

Lazkam’s strategic move: Adopting LS Central to optimise operations
Lazkam, a wholesaler in the ready-made garments and textile space, was looking for an all-in-one software solution that could consolidate sales, inventory, customer information and

Africa’s infrastructure financing gap is a $108 bn-a-year opportunity
Africa’s $68 billion to $108 billion annual infrastructure financing gap is emerging as one of the continent’s most pressing challenges and promising opportunities, offering South

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. Engen partnered with Trucking Wellness, an initiative of

Big rebound in consumer spend this Black Friday with massive year-on-year growth
Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back during this year’s Black Friday

HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS OFFER ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Now, more than ever, businesses operating in the materials handling sector are expected to reduce their carbon footprints by adopting more environmentally-friendly practices, especially when

Enhancing logistics and warehousing efficiency with smart lockers
The logistics and warehousing industry depends on speed, precision, and efficiency to meet rising global demand. Traditional manual processes for managing devices such as handheld

Reflections on building a successful Black Friday campaign: What retailers say
Black Friday, which originated in the US, has become a feature of South African retail. It is a vital period that marks the start of

Are consumers unrealistic in demanding real-time visibility into where and how their online purchases are delivered?
Consumers wanted real-time visibility on their online orders even before the pandemic turned the world upside down and propelled ecommerce to unprecedented heights. The results

SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY BODY SUPPORTS YOUTH, TACKLES SKILLS GAP AND UNEMPLOYMENT
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has reinforced its commitment to developing South African youth by rolling out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and

Synthesis and Microsoft Azure invests in data and AI orchestration agents
Being a Microsoft Azure partner benefits customers looking to move into the cloud, with funding assistance and programs such as POC’s, workshops, migration initiatives, AI

SYSPRO Extends Global Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of UK-Based Manufacturing and Distribution Software Specialist NexSys
SYSPRO, a leading global software provider for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire long-standing

Cloud best practices for 2025
The global cloud computing market is projected to reach the $864 billion mark by next year and continue growing at 12.8% annually. This reflects how

Business support crucial for the rise and success of social entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship is a powerful and growing movement shaping South Africa’s economic landscape. While traditionally linked to urban centres, this purpose-driven type of entrepreneurship is

Retailers need a rock-solid payment ecosystem to enhance customer experience during peak periods like Black Friday
South Africa’s interest in Black Friday has been higher this year than during any of the three prior editions, according to research from the Bureau

Takealot opens Distribution Centre in Durban, bringing faster deliveries and local economic growth to KwaZulu-Natal
Takealot, one of South Africa’s leading online retailers, is proud to announce the opening of its Distribution Centre (DC) in Durban. Located within The Brickworks
