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Bellville’s Award-Winning Buy-Back Centre is a New Model for South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis
4th March 2026

In a country where nearly 32% of people remain unemployed, a pioneering initiative in Bellville, Cape Town, is proving that innovation and inclusion can create real economic and environmental... 


Africa Positions Regeneration at the Heart of the Global Blue Economy Agenda
Africa Positions Regeneration at the Heart of the Global Blue Economy Agenda
4th March 2026

Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA), in partnership with eThekwini Municipality as host city, will hold its 2026 summit in Durban, from 23 to 25 March at the International Convention Centre. The Summit... 


Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report shows intelligent video shifting from surveillance to strategic business infrastructure
Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report shows intelligent video shifting from surveillance to strategic business infrastructure
4th March 2026

Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of network security and surveillance solutions, has released its first annual Axis Perspectives Report. The publication brings together global... 


Stablecoin-powered card to unlock the economy for Africa’s unbanked
Stablecoin-powered card to unlock the economy for Africa’s unbanked
4th March 2026

 Lipaworld has launched a new stablecoin-powered payment card that allows Africans without traditional bank accounts to transact anywhere Visa cards are accepted, either virtually or in-store. This... 


AXIAN Telecom and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Deliver Direct-to-Device Space-Based Mobile Broadband Across Africa
4th March 2026

AXIAN Telecom, the parent company of a leading pan-African telecom group (Yas), today announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS). AST SpaceMobile is building the first and... 


Africa Food Show 2026 returns amid Africa’s expanding $ 1 trillion food and beverage market
4th March 2026

Africa’s food and beverage sector is entering a defining growth phase. Valued at approximately $346 billion in 2024, the continent’s F&B market is projected to reach approximately $567 billion (R9... 


Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
Schneider Electric Solidifies Employer of Choice Status Across Africa, Achieving Prestigious Top Employer 2026 Accolade with Outstanding Results
4th March 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, proudly announces its recognition as a Top Employer 2026 in South Africa and its securing of the esteemed Blue Top Employer Seal for Africa.... 


Concor’s Socio-Economic Development programmes focus on building long-term capability by strengthening education, skills development and access to STEM learning
Concor’s SED strategy builds skills, strengthens communities and delivers lasting impact
4th March 2026

Through its well-considered Socio-Economic Development (SED) programmes, Concor helps deliver measurable long-term change - within the construction industry, across broader society and in the... 


The Vertiv™ PowerBar Track double stack configuration delivers flexible overhead power distribution for modern compute environments
The Vertiv™ PowerBar Track double stack configuration delivers flexible overhead power distribution for modern compute environments
4th March 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the expansion of the Vertiv™ PowerBar Track busway family with the introduction of a compact, high-capacity... 


CIPS Warns of Immediate Supply-Chain Shock for Southern Africa as Gulf Conflict Escalates
4th March 2026

South African businesses are facing an immediate supply-chain shock following military strikes on Iran and escalating instability in the Gulf region, according to the Chartered Institute of... 


CESA calls on industry to join the ‘Pioneering for Growth’ movement at Infrastructure Indaba
3rd March 2026

As South Africa faces mounting infrastructure challenges, from chronic maintenance backlogs and underinvestment to the increasing impacts of climate change, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s... 


Multi-million Rand Serenity Gardens Investment Signals a New Chapter for the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
3rd March 2026

KwaZulu-Natal has always had the raw ingredients. Mountains. Coastline. Rolling hills. Game reserves. Zulu heritage. Battlefields. Warm water. Warm people. What it has not always had at scale are... 


Global Pioneer: Takealot's Groundbreaking ISO Achievement Sets New International Standard for Online Retail
3rd March 2026

Takealot today announced its groundbreaking achievement as one of the first retailers globally to simultaneously hold four major ISO certifications through an innovative Integrated Management... 


Global VC shifts beyond traditional tech hubs to emerging markets
3rd March 2026

A structural shift is underway in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs moderates. According to Alison Collier, CEO... 


Western Cape Fruit Processors invests in Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT to modernise and decarbonise power infrastructure
Western Cape Fruit Processors invests in Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT to modernise and decarbonise power infrastructure
3rd March 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and trusted partner, Technoserve Medium Voltage have installed the award-winning RM AirSeT SF₆-free pure air medium voltage (MV) switchgear at... 


Disclosure Clauses: A Cornerstone of Risk Integrity in Insurance
Disclosure Clauses: A Cornerstone of Risk Integrity in Insurance
3rd March 2026

Virtually every short-term insurance policy contains a Disclosure Notice or Disclosure Clause. This principle is equally applicable   in the Life Insurance Industry, although the wording and... 


Fidelity SecureFire rolls out in George to strengthen Fire Response across South Africa
2nd March 2026

Fidelity Services Group is proud to announce that as part of its national roll out, Fidelity SecureFire, South Africa’s leading subscription-based private fire response network, is now live in... 


Repeat or Evolve: A Strategic Imperative for Industrial Leaders
Repeat or Evolve: A Strategic Imperative for Industrial Leaders
2nd March 2026

In business, as in life, organisations face a constant choice: repeat or evolve. Most default to what feels familiar - established processes, legacy systems, historical reporting structures. Yet... 


How SA SMEs can take control of their cash flow and build financial resilience
2nd March 2026

 Cash flow remains one of the toughest challenges for South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Not only does it consistently rank as a top concern in the Business Partners Limited SME... 


Fidelity SecureFire rolls out in George to strengthen Fire Response across South Africa
2nd March 2026

 Fidelity Services Group is proud to announce that as part of its national roll out, Fidelity SecureFire, South Africa’s leading subscription-based private fire response network, is now live in... 


Dube TradePort backs annual SAPICS Conference as a Silver sponsor
Dube TradePort backs annual SAPICS Conference as a Silver sponsor
2nd March 2026

The 2026 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town from 19 to 22 July 2026, is a milestone gathering as it also marks SAPICS’s 60th anniversary. The conference has attracted strong industry... 


Linking the golden thread of education – Prisma strengthens pathways from training to higher learning
2nd March 2026

Prisma Training Solutions has taken a significant step toward strengthening South Africa’s mining skills pipeline by formalising the link between Further Education and Training (FET) and Higher... 


ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-Accredited for breathalyser calibration
ALCO-Safe becomes the first privately owned laboratory SANAS-Accredited for breathalyser calibration
2nd March 2026

In South Africa’s safety-critical industries, a single breathalyser reading can carry serious consequences - from removing a worker from a site to defending a dismissal at the CCMA. Yet workplace... 


Discarded glass bottles are converted into marketable cullet, generating income while significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill
Turning glass waste into sustainable value
2nd March 2026

Glass is one of the most recyclable materials in the world, yet in South Africa too much of it still ends up in landfill. Every discarded bottle or jar represents not just waste but a missed... 


 AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026 Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Global Collaboration
AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026 Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Global Collaboration
2nd March 2026

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026, held on 25–26 February at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton.... 


Innovation, Automation and Sustainability to take centre stage in West Africa
Innovation, Automation and Sustainability to take centre stage in West Africa
2nd March 2026

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most dynamic economic hubs, with a large and youthful consumer base driving demand across food and beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce. That... 


Strategic transformation to new brand brings focus on systems back to centre stage
Strategic transformation to new brand brings focus on systems back to centre stage
27th February 2026

The HELUKABEL Group takes an important step in its strategic development: the specialists in electrical connection technology may now be found on the market under a new brand name—HELU. Giving... 


Menstrual Care Campaign supports Missionvale Primary learners in Gqeberha
Menstrual Care Campaign supports Missionvale Primary learners in Gqeberha
27th February 2026

100 learners at Missionvale Primary School in Gqeberha are now better equipped to manage their menstrual health with dignity and confidence, following Engen’s 2026 Menstrual Care Campaign... 


Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Charts a Course from Vision to Viability
27th February 2026

The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 has opened its doors in Cape Town, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's economic trajectory. Convening a powerful coalition of policymakers,... 


South Africa’s SMEs face a growing resilience gap and many don’t know it
27th February 2026

South Africa is facing not just a crime crisis, but a growing resilience crisis among its small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While large corporates invest in layered physical security, cyber... 


Vertiv Industrialises AI Deployment with Digitally Orchestrated Infrastructure, Collaborates with Hut 8 to Scale
Vertiv Industrialises AI Deployment with Digitally Orchestrated Infrastructure, Collaborates with Hut 8 to Scale
27th February 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced a major evolution in high-density data centre deployment, shifting from traditional static modelling to a... 


Leading African law firm Adams & Adams announces new leadership team
Leading African law firm Adams & Adams announces new leadership team
27th February 2026

Leading African law firm, Adams & Adams has announced the election of its new leadership team under a refreshed management structure championed by outgoing chairperson Kelly Thompson. Dispute... 


AARTO delays aside, traffic enforcement is tightening
AARTO delays aside, traffic enforcement is tightening
27th February 2026

While uncertainty remains around AARTO’s implementation timeline, South African motorists are being warned that unpaid traffic fines are becoming harder to ignore due to advances in enforcement... 


Standard Bank Invites Media to Launch of Africa Trade Barometer
26th February 2026

In a macroeconomic environment that continues to be shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, new tariff regimes and the reconfiguration of established trade routes - Africa’s role in the global... 


SACCI Media Statement: Budget Speech 2026
26th February 2026

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) notes the budget presentation by the Minister of Finance.  Under the difficult economic circumstances, the Minister tried to find balance... 


National budget review
26th February 2026

Despite the complexities of governing under a nascent Government of National Unity (GNU) and fresh off last year's dramatic fiscal hiccup, when coalition tensions over a proposed value-added tax... 


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