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By: De Wet Joubert - Operations & Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector, which includes industries such as automotive, electronics, rail, and...
By: Arno Hanekom - Digital Strategist at Datacentrix JOHANNESBURG – June 30, 2025 - AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid...
By: Alexandre Silveira - Managing Director at MSC Angola Angola’s Lobito Corridor presents a unique and transformative opportunity for positioning the nation as a key logistics hub in Southern...
By: Camilla Christino and Mike Smith In the evolving landscape of food safety, two critical yet often misunderstood concepts stand out: Food Fraud and Food Defence. While both involve intentional...
By: Emily Gammon - Knowledge Lawyer & Paula-Ann Novotny, Partner at Webber Wentzel The growing environmental impact of the retail industry has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France's...
By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric What is machine vision? By definition, it allows automated systems to “see” the real world; an ocular implant for...
By: Lucinda Alfonica - Commercial Manager and Donne Nieman, Sales Director at Workforce Staffing The South African labour market shifts constantly. To help businesses roll with the punches,...
By: Derick De Zilva - Chief Executive, Standard New York Whether it’s a family occasion, a sporting event, or a major business opportunity, there is no substitute for being there.
By: Yolandi Esterhuizen - Director: Product Compliance, Sage Africa & Middle East & Registered Tax Practitioner The third version of South Africa’s budget has granted the South African Revenue...
By: Walid Sheta - Zone President, Middle East & Africa at Schneider Electric Every time I travel to meet with our teams and partners across Africa, I come away with a renewed sense of optimism....
By: Alex Mabunda - CEO of Ntiyiso Consulting Group Africa is urbanising rapidly. According to Africa’s Urbanisation Dynamics 2025 (an OECD report), our cities will house 1.4 billion people by 2050...
By: Louis Strydom - Sales & Marketing Director from Omnia Agriculture explores how collaborative action can unlock growth opportunities for young farmers The future of agriculture relies heavily on...
By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As AI technologies continue to advance, data centres are being pushed to the edge, literally and figuratively,...
By Ben Selier, Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As AI technologies continue to advance, data centres are being pushed to the edge, literally and figuratively,...
By Implats group process specialist and The Digital Transformation Conference Organising Committee chairperson Wouter Broodryk [Virtual Showroom}: The mining industry stands at a decisive...
By: Opy Ramaremisa - Head of Client Solutions for SA Corporates and Vuyo Mafrika, Head of Client Solutions for Africa Regional Operations (ARO) Absa CIB Every driver starts a long journey with the...
By: Sakhile Ngcongwane - Business Development Manager at SolarAfrica As the energy landscape shifts and policy signals grow increasingly mixed, many are questioning whether solar still holds value...
By: Faith Waithaka - Cloud and Service Provider Segment Sales Lead: Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric AI technologies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible which, in turn, is...
By: Morag Evans - CEO of Databuild At Databuild, we work closely with building product manufacturers and service providers across South Africa’s construction sector. One of the most common...
By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric When we think about ‘healthy buildings’, healthcare facilities need to be to the healthiest of them all. Today, hospital operators...
By: Ruan Janse van Rensburg - Partner: Corporate Accounts at KBC In high-risk industries, the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical competence can have life-or-death consequences....
By: Rentia van Tonder - Head of Power, and Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance at Standard Bank CIB The future of energy in Africa will not be determined by policy alone. Nor will...
By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The story of power generation is more than meets the eye. Beyond energy distribution and the infrastructure...
By: Kenneth Lourens (Consort) Insurance considerations and risk mitigation of power surges
By: Dr Louis Ehlers - Manager of Nutriology Solution Development at Omnia In agriculture, no two farms are the same – and neither are their nutrient requirements. Each farm, each field, and each...
By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry - Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Schneider Electric’s Field Service Cycle, otherwise known as the Five-Pillar...
By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric South Africa’s newest iteration of its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) serves as a strategic blueprint to...
By: Sarika Andhee - Marketing Leader: Field Service at Schneider Electric Asset tracking plays a critical role in the success of industrial businesses. By effectively managing and monitoring...
By Ben Selier, VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric With the persistent threat of load shedding, South Africa’s automotive sector could face new disruptions, as production...
By Johan Potgieter, Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Digital twin technology can help create better products, fast. It can transform the work of product development too. A...
By: Belema Koleoso - Territory Technical Lead, Process Automation at Schneider Electric West Africa Today, the West African mining industry serves as an all-important driver in the region’s...
By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) In safety-critical sectors, the reliability of breathalyser testing must be unquestionable. The potential for miscalibration...
By: Nontu Mkhize - Offer Marketing Manager: Power Services and Industry - Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric As businesses experience growing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and...
By: Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild South Africa's construction industry is being shaped by evolving challenges and opportunities. Trends such as addressing skilled labour shortages, embracing...
By: Anoop Hariparsad - Digital Energy Business Unit Leader at Schneider Electric Load shedding remains a significant challenge in South Africa, making backup systems such as solar panels,...
By: Jared Kangisser - CEO at KBC Health & Safety Many people think that Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only relevant to industries with obvious hazards, like mining and construction....
By: Kagiso Mahlangu, Director, Head of Real Estate & Conveyancing at CMS South Africa Renewable energy projects, particularly in rural areas, have become increasingly central to the national...
By: Nikilesh (Nicky) Misra - Technical Manager at Simbithi Eco-Estate As water security emerges as one of the most pressing global challenges, the need for innovative and sustainable water...
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