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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... 


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,... 


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... 


BUDGET 2026: Things have changed, even if it feels like nothing has – now is the time to act
26th February 2026

Therese Grobler, Head of Wealth Management at Momentum Financial Planning, cautions that Budget 2026 demands informed action, not passive optimism Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax... 


BUDGET 2026: Things have changed, even if it feels like nothing has – now is the time to act
BUDGET 2026: Things have changed, even if it feels like nothing has – now is the time to act
26th February 2026

Therese Grobler, Head of Wealth Management at Momentum Financial Planning, cautions that Budget 2026 demands informed action, not passive optimism Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax... 


South African Telescopes to Follow-Up Rubin Observatory Alerts This Week
26th February 2026

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is about to begin observing selected astronomical alerts issued by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, marking an important step in South Africa’s... 


Schneider Electric to Advance Energy Technology to Power Intelligence at Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa
Schneider Electric to Advance Energy Technology to Power Intelligence at Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa
26th February 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced that the second edition of the Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa will be held in Abu Dhabi from April 28–29, 2026. The... 


SARS welcomes the revised revenue estimate for the 2025/26 fiscal year
26th February 2026

The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, welcomes the revised revenue estimate presented by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. SARS will... 


BLSA welcomes credible 2026 Budget as growth returns, debt stabilises and reform momentum builds
26th February 2026

BLSA congratulates Minister Godongwana on delivering a credible and pragmatic budget that tackles the country’s core challenges and reiterates the government's commitment to structural reforms.... 


Budget 2026 Delivers SME Relief as VAT Threshold Increases to R2.3 Million
Budget 2026 Delivers SME Relief as VAT Threshold Increases to R2.3 Million
26th February 2026

South Africa’s 2026 National Budget has delivered targeted relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including a significant increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration... 


SEIFSA members briefing note on budget 2026
26th February 2026

The purpose of this briefing note is to provide SEIFSA members with a focused assessment of Budget 2026, concentrating on those elements most relevant to the metals and engineering sector. Rather... 


SAPVIA welcomes infrastructure focus in 2026 Budget; Calls for accelerated support for solar PV and grid expansion
SAPVIA welcomes infrastructure focus in 2026 Budget; Calls for accelerated support for solar PV and grid expansion
26th February 2026

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the strong focus on infrastructure investment, energy reform and private sector participation in the 2026 Budget Speech... 


The budget, road freight logistics and the consumer – what does it really mean?
The budget, road freight logistics and the consumer – what does it really mean?
26th February 2026

1.        Taxpayers The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes that the planned additional R20 billion to be taken from individual taxpayers has been dropped – thank goodness for that. This is only... 


Engen’s ‘We Care Campaign’ brings dignity and confidence to Wittedrift Primary learners
Engen’s ‘We Care Campaign’ brings dignity and confidence to Wittedrift Primary learners
26th February 2026

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape – 24 February 2026 – 100 learners at Wittedrift Primary School in Plettenberg Bay are now better equipped to manage their health with dignity and confidence, following... 


2026 National Budget Signals Path to Growth, Fiscal Stability and Effective Delivery, says DCG Chief Economist
26th February 2026

Don Consultancy Group has welcomed the 2026 National Budget presented by Enoch Godongwana, describing it as a balanced and reform-driven framework that strengthens fiscal stability, promotes... 


Operation Phumelela Welcomes Landmark Budget Reforms to Restore South Africa's Financial Centre Competitiveness
26th February 2026

National Treasury announces Synthetic Financial Centre and capital markets reforms to bring financial activity back onshore Operation Phumelela welcomes today's Budget announcement of a Synthetic... 


Parsons: 2026 Budget to Boost Confidence and Strengthen Fiscal Sustainability
26th February 2026

‘The overall welcome impact of the Budget on the economy will be positive and confidence-building. The markets will also price-in what is a ‘good news’ Budget in favourable fiscal circumstances.... 


The hidden bill for cutting corners puts ‘getting it right the first time’ back in focus for SA’s built environment
The hidden bill for cutting corners puts ‘getting it right the first time’ back in focus for SA’s built environment
25th February 2026

In construction, the most expensive work is often the work that has to be redone. Across both the public and private sectors, the costs of failure are rarely limited to a simple fix. When quality... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to Convene Continental Leaders for Practical Energy Solutions
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to Convene Continental Leaders for Practical Energy Solutions
25th February 2026

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together Africa’s most influential energy... 


ICE-SA (Institution of Civil Engineers - South African Division) presents NEC Forum – Training on Contract Law and NEC4
24th February 2026

ICE-SA is excited to announce its NEC Forum – Training on Contract Law and NEC4 This must-attend session is designed for professionals involved in construction contracts, dispute resolution, and... 


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