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Creamer Media’s Engineering News presents Business Thought Leadership. This is a platform for unsolicited opinion articles written by various thought leaders on topical issues affecting the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited opinion articles, as well as to remove articles from the platform. The opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media.

Navigating the current trends in South Africa’s construction sector
Navigating the current trends in South Africa’s construction sector
24th April 2025

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... 


As load shedding remains a reality in SA, microgrids can manage backup energy systems effectively and efficiently
As load shedding remains a reality in SA, microgrids can manage backup energy systems effectively and efficiently
23rd April 2025

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,... 


How small businesses can leverage generative AI without losing their touch of humanity
23rd April 2025

By: Faiez Hartley, Head of IT at Business Partners Limited South Africa is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI), with adoption rates surpassing those of many developed nations. Recent... 


How South Africa’s shortage of key IT skills is holding back digital progress
How South Africa’s shortage of key IT skills is holding back digital progress
23rd April 2025

By: Mohammed - Sayed, Service Delivery Manager at DMP SA South Africa is experiencing a significant IT skills shortage, jeopardising its digital transformation and economic growth. Essential fields... 


Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
Riski business - workplace safety is a universal responsibility, not just in high-risk industries
22nd April 2025

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.... 


South Africa’s Solar Boom at Risk: The Hidden Dangers of Poor-Quality Solar Cables Threaten Safety and Sustainability
South Africa’s Solar Boom at Risk: The Hidden Dangers of Poor-Quality Solar Cables Threaten Safety and Sustainability
22nd April 2025

By: Tertius Ness - Chief Operating Officer, South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) South Africa’s solar energy sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, with the South African Photovoltaic Industry... 


Power, property, and people: Land rights in the age of renewables
Power, property, and people: Land rights in the age of renewables
22nd April 2025

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... 


Heightened responsibilities for employers amidst employment equity amendments: The introduction of Economic Sectors targets
Heightened responsibilities for employers amidst employment equity amendments: The introduction of Economic Sectors targets
22nd April 2025

By: Dhevarsha Ramjettan, Partner, Kanyiso Kezile, Trainee Attorney & Mufaro Sambaza, Candidate Attorney from Webber Wentzel The Minister of Employment and Labour (the Minister) has published the... 


Innovative lending models are unlocking financing and driving inclusion for SA’s SMEs
22nd April 2025

By: Altesh Baijoo - Chief Investment Officer and MD (SA), Flow48 Globally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to secure financing through conventional banking channels. Despite... 


Earth Day: How South African businesses can weather climate risk
22nd April 2025

By: Daniel Stevens - Executive Head: Agriculture at Santam Recent reports of a fifth sluice gate being opened at the Vaal Dam as water inflows surged  have renewed concerns of flooding and the... 


Sustainable Water Management at Simbithi: A blueprint for future-ready estates
15th April 2025

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... 


Driving a new design: Addressing the cooling needs of the modern data centre
Driving a new design: Addressing the cooling needs of the modern data centre
15th April 2025

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The rise in hardware density in data centres is gaining speed and is largely driven by the demands of Artificial... 


VAT Changes Ahead: Strategies for Small Business Success
9th April 2025

By: Colin Timmis - Country Manager for Xero South Africa In the 2025 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveiled a proposed staggered increase to the VAT rate. This move, designed to... 


Doubling down on sustainability commitments: six practical solutions to meet the AI challenge
Doubling down on sustainability commitments: six practical solutions to meet the AI challenge
9th April 2025 By: Dimpho Madiba

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The best time to plant a tree, the old saying goes, was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. The... 


Automation, is it 2049 already?
Automation, is it 2049 already?
8th April 2025

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Renowned trend forecaster and designer, Li Edelkoort said: "We will design out of hope and not out of fear.” A quote... 


The agricultural sector can overcome the impact of potential AGOA exit
The agricultural sector can overcome the impact of potential AGOA exit
8th April 2025

By: Meluleki Nzimande & Megan Jarvis - Partners at Webber Wentzel The hostile disposition of the United States' (US) President Donald Trump towards South Africa raises serious concerns about the... 


There’s a reason the A stands for Advanced in APC
There’s a reason the A stands for Advanced in APC
7th April 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s mineral processing companies face almost-universal challenges, efficiently managing resources and high... 


Energy Efficiency as a Service – now you can have your cake and eat it too
Energy Efficiency as a Service – now you can have your cake and eat it too
4th April 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric  Buildings are by its very nature energy intensive.  Fortunately, there are well-known solutions that allow businesses and facility... 


Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
Lithium-ion Batteries: Power, Convenience, and Risk
1st April 2025

By: Alexandra Mattisson Reliance on backup power systems and electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa has surged due to persistent load-shedding, frequent power outages, and rising fuel prices.... 


Navigating the climate change challenges to sustainable transportation
Navigating the climate change challenges to sustainable transportation
1st April 2025

By: Erick Wessels - Sales Director, RS South Africa The transport sector is responsible for an increasing share of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, from 2010 to 2019, it was the... 


Food industry operations – not as simple as flipping a switch
Food industry operations – not as simple as flipping a switch
31st March 2025

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The food industry represents a huge portion of the global economy, expected to reach $9.68 trillion in 2025... 


Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
25th March 2025

By: Dr Darija Susac - 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence (Virtual Showroom) Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


SIs - the channel’s conductors of light
SIs - the channel’s conductors of light
24th March 2025

By: Ben Seliers - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  There’s a reason the adage, strength in numbers still holds true today.  In business, we are only as good as... 


Digital energy – getting the foundation right
Digital energy – getting the foundation right
20th March 2025

By: Paul Steyn - Business Development Manager, Power Systems at Schneider Electric Digital energy today refers to the integration of digital technologies into the energy sector to, in turn, enhance... 


Risk down, performance up - building a resilient safety culture for lasting success
Risk down, performance up - building a resilient safety culture for lasting success
20th March 2025

By: Sian Thurtell - Chief Operations Officer, KBC Health & Safety Those in high-risk industries understand that safety is not just a concern, but a fundamental requirement for sustainable success.... 


The Role of Advanced Technologies in Ransomware Recovery
The Role of Advanced Technologies in Ransomware Recovery
14th March 2025

By: Modeen Malick - Principal Systems Engineer at Commvault The threat of ransomware attacks looms large, compelling organisations to rethink their data management strategies. As businesses... 


Sustainability and business success – a link forged by people
Sustainability and business success – a link forged by people
14th March 2025

By: Devan Pillay - Cluster President, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Business success and sustainability have become inextricably linked; however, the definition of the latter is not as... 


 Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
13th March 2025

(Virtual Showroom ) By: Dr Darija Susac, 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


South Africa’s Wind Energy: Gaining Momentum and Scaling New Heights
South Africa’s Wind Energy: Gaining Momentum and Scaling New Heights
13th March 2025

By: Wangari Muchiri - Africa Director at Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)  and Niveshen Govender, CEO of South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) Introduction: 


Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
Why turbomachinery should break free from vendor lock-in
13th March 2025

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric Today’s modern turbomachinery control systems form an important of operational efficiency, be it in heavy... 


Buildings in Africa’s urban evolution
Buildings in Africa’s urban evolution
11th March 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Buildings, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric  Africa is now an urban continent.  In fact, it’s urbanisation is being heralded a global megatrend,... 


Blended Finance - Catalysts for Sustainable Growth in South Africa
Blended Finance - Catalysts for Sustainable Growth in South Africa
11th March 2025

By: Alessandro Scalco Blended Finance Lead at RMB In an era where the intersection of finance and sustainability is becoming increasingly critical, blended finance stand out as innovative tools... 


Is ESG dead? Why Trump’s exit from SA’s JET is a wake-up call for SA businesses
10th March 2025

By: Mila Vicquery - General Manager of Sustainability at Energy Partners  The recent withdrawal of the United States from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) partnership is another stark... 


How AI is advancing the solar energy market in SA
How AI is advancing the solar energy market in SA
10th March 2025

By: Franc Gray - co-founder of Glint, a solar subscription platform With Eskom tariffs having risen 182% in the last five years and set to continue to rise, many South African homeowners and... 


Weathering the Storms of Climate Change
Weathering the Storms of Climate Change
4th March 2025

By: George Jennings In our February article, we touched on changing weather conditions. This topic is not exclusive to South Africa but is at the forefront of the global arena. Climatic conditions... 


Managing the anatomy of a building
Managing the anatomy of a building
27th February 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges due to the essential and often critical nature of the... 


The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
The evolving landscape of data centres in the age of AI
26th February 2025

By: Ben Selier - VP of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The data centre industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of... 


Crude Awakening the journey of crude: from ground to compound
25th February 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley: diagnostician, WearCheck ( Virtual Showroom ) Imagine, if you will, a humble, dark liquid pulled from deep within the Earth, mysterious, dense, and seemingly simple.... 


The sensory reaction of BMS
The sensory reaction of BMS
20th February 2025

By: Mark Freeman - Offer Manager, Digital Building for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Our senses play a vital role in how we perceive, experience and react to the world around us; it forms... 


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