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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.

The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” Chinese Steel: A Wake Up Call for the Automotive Industry
6th March 2026

By: Shane Barnard In recent years, the global automotive landscape has undergone a silent but seismic shift. As European carmakers increasingly turn to cheaper Chinese steel, the downstream impact... 


Africa is not catching up, Africa is building
6th March 2026

By: Raadhika Sihin - Head of Public Policy, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) The global conversation on inclusive finance will be happening in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Inclusive FinTech... 


 As energy grids evolve, real-time modelling is the key to a resilient, bi-directional energy future
As energy grids evolve, real-time modelling is the key to a resilient, bi-directional energy future
6th March 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Utilities and municipalities are facing a pivotal challenge as the country’s legacy power grid – engineered for... 


Africa Is Not the World’s Tech Consumer. It Is Its Next Creator
5th March 2026

By: Seati Moloi - CEO and Founder of Khoi Tech For decades, the story of global technology has been geographically predictable. Innovation is conceived in California, manufactured in Shenzhen,... 


Can a Professional Evade Accountability by Cancelling Their Registration?
5th March 2026 By: Dimpho Madiba

By: Jean-Paul Rudd In an age where professional accountability is paramount to public protection, a pressing question emerges: can a registered professional escape disciplinary proceedings simply... 


Electricity - the power to protect starts with quality
Electricity - the power to protect starts with quality
5th March 2026

By: Ajibola Akindele MFR - Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa In West Africa, the integrity of electrical infrastructure must become a non-negotiable prerequisite.  Our region is... 


The next wave of AI-driven process automation in 2026
The next wave of AI-driven process automation in 2026
4th March 2026

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric  As process industries hurtle toward an AI-driven future, four powerful trends are set to redefine automation... 


 Solar – how it can contribute to stable and critical healthcare in West Africa
Solar – how it can contribute to stable and critical healthcare in West Africa
4th March 2026

By: Adebayo Agbaje - Access to Energy, Business Development at Schneider Electric West Africa In a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), access to energy is cited as fundamental to... 


Investing in AI infrastructure: What it means for the future of tech
Investing in AI infrastructure: What it means for the future of tech
4th March 2026

By: Amritesh Anand, Vice President & MD – Technology Services Group at In2IT Technologies Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a central driver of today’s digital economy. Behind the impressive... 


Digital Access Is a Human Right. Now We Must Fund It Like One
Digital Access Is a Human Right. Now We Must Fund It Like One
4th March 2026

By: Lungi Sangqu - CEO at Africa Digital Success In 2016, the United Nations Human Rights Council affirmed that access to the internet is integral to the realisation of fundamental human rights. A... 


AI walks into an arbitration: What could go wrong?
AI walks into an arbitration: What could go wrong?
4th March 2026

By: Priyesh Daya - Partner; Brittany Leroni, Senior Associate; Caitlin Leahy, Candidate Attorney at Webber Wentzel Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract, futuristic concept in... 


With better coordination, Africa could be architect of net-zero economy
With better coordination, Africa could be architect of net-zero economy
4th March 2026

By: Shabir Ahmed - Chief Industry Advisor for Energy & Resources at SAP Africa A clear message rang through the halls of the Cape Town International Convention Centre at this year’s Investing in... 


“Bridging the Gap: Why SA’s energy transformation must move from policy to practice
3rd March 2026

By: Frances Phillips As leaders and innovators gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this March for the Africa Energy Indaba and Africa Gas Forum, the atmosphere is charged with a... 


Building out SA’s infrastructure is how we build our shared economic vision
Building out SA’s infrastructure is how we build our shared economic vision
3rd March 2026

By: Ntobeko Nyawo - chief financial officer at Redefine Properties “Infrastructure investment remains the foundation upon which long-term economic growth, improved service delivery and job creation... 


South Africa as a Green Energy Hub: Beyond the Hype
3rd March 2026

By: Theo Sibiya Managing Partner at Kearney Africa 


In times of uncertainty, advice is the system that holds
2nd March 2026

By: Hannes Van Den Berg - CEO at Momentum Advice This week’s headlines have once again been dominated by economic pressure points: households navigating persistent inflation, renewed debate around... 


How Finance Can Help Build More Integrated African Supply Chains
2nd March 2026

By: Abdul Yassim,Head - Trade and Working Capital South Africa and Mosa Tshabalala, Head: Institutional Trade and DSI Sales, Absa CIB If one were to speak to African suppliers who trade across... 


Smart Mobility, Smarter Growth: Reimagining African Supply Chains for a Digital Decade
Smart Mobility, Smarter Growth: Reimagining African Supply Chains for a Digital Decade
2nd March 2026

By: Nicolé Mey - Digital & IT Executive: Unitrans Smart mobility is more than a frequently used term – it is increasingly recognised as a source of competitive advantage, particularly in African... 


Fragility disguised as stability: the lights are on, but the prices are up
2nd March 2026

By: David McDonald - CEO at SolarAfrica “Having put load shedding behind us…” 


Print is dead, long live print
2nd March 2026

By: Barry Hasleham - Key Account Manager, Altron Document Solutions  Every few years, someone declares that print is dead, until print proves them wrong. The question worth asking is not whether it... 


Customer experience is the growth blind spot keeping many small businesses small
Customer experience is the growth blind spot keeping many small businesses small
2nd March 2026

By: Liezel Jonkheid - Founder, Consumer Psychology Lab Small businesses don’t fail because they don’t work hard. They fail, plateau, or stay “small” because they run out of repeatable growth. One... 


Efficiency, reliability, and returns - why expert O&M will secure South Africa’s energy future
Efficiency, reliability, and returns - why expert O&M will secure South Africa’s energy future
2nd March 2026

By Dane Links - Head of Operations & Maintenance and Hanno Mostert, Chief Asset Management Officer at Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) South Africa’s clean energy sector is entering a new phase.... 


 As data laws tighten, South Africa’s shift to local hosting becomes a strategic play
As data laws tighten, South Africa’s shift to local hosting becomes a strategic play
2nd March 2026

By: Derek Street - Head of Sales & Marketing at Data Management Professionals South Africa South Africa’s National Cloud and Data Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)’s... 


Owning safety tech isn’t enough, it’s activating it that saves lives
2nd March 2026

By: Kaylin Phillips - Product Manager at Netstar focusing on digital consumer safety  Safety technology has been proven to work and can be more than invaluable when correctly installed,... 


Transacting with confidence: how multilateral wheeling is reshaping market access for IPPs
Transacting with confidence: how multilateral wheeling is reshaping market access for IPPs
2nd March 2026

By: Gerjo Hoffman - CEO of Open Access Energy South Africa’s energy transition is an exciting new chapter! The key question is whether the market can successfully adopt and implement these new... 


Open automation is breaking legacy chains in 2026
Open automation is breaking legacy chains in 2026
2nd March 2026

By: Pusetso Sentle - Solutions Architect at Schneider Electric Industrial automation has long been shaped by proprietary systems and tightly coupled hardware-software architectures. However, in... 


Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Not Only Capacity — It Is Discipline
Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Not Only Capacity — It Is Discipline
26th February 2026

By: Mvuyo Tyobeka Across Africa’s engineering and industrial sectors, debate continues to focus on new capacity — new generation projects, new industrial corridors and expansion programmes.... 


GoSolr CEO budget speech commentary | Treasury must balance incentives for mass grid investment versus supporting decentralised energy
GoSolr CEO budget speech commentary | Treasury must balance incentives for mass grid investment versus supporting decentralised energy
26th February 2026

By: Andrew Middleton - CEO of GoSolr  "We were hoping to see a little bit more from this budget in terms of renewable incentives – nothing was added or enhanced. 


Budget 2026: Credibility with Teeth
26th February 2026

By: Head of Fixed Income at Prescient Securities - Kristof Kruger South Africa’s 2026 Budget marks a clear inflection point in fiscal management. For the first time in 17 years, gross debt... 


The South African Construction Industry Didn’t Collapse — It Was Allowed to Fail
23rd February 2026

By: Gavin Taylor  The collapse of South Africa’s major construction firms is often described as a tragedy. It isn’t. It is a diagnosis. 


Why South Africa’s Public Services Must Go Fully Digital by 2030
Why South Africa’s Public Services Must Go Fully Digital by 2030
17th February 2026

By: Gugu Nyanda - Health & Public Service lead at Accenture, Africa Across South Africa, public service teams work tirelessly to meet the needs of citizens – often under immense pressure and with... 


Powering SA’s economic growth through SME supply chain inclusion
Powering SA’s economic growth through SME supply chain inclusion
17th February 2026

By: Zandile Njamela - Global Supplier Impact & Development Lead for Accenture South Africa’s economic outlook has been marked by persistent challenges. From load shedding and rising input costs to... 


Securing AI Agents Through Smarter Identity Management in SA
Securing AI Agents Through Smarter Identity Management in SA
17th February 2026

By: Boland Lithebe - Security Lead for Accenture, Africa The conversation about artificial intelligence in South Africa has shifted rapidly over the past year. What was once the stuff of... 


The Role of South African Businesses in Accelerating the Net Zero Journey
The Role of South African Businesses in Accelerating the Net Zero Journey
17th February 2026

By: Claire Bradbury - Sustainability Lead for Accenture, Africa The shift towards net zero is no longer a distant aspiration; it is now an urgent reality. As rising global temperatures exacerbate... 


South African Car Buyers Are Redefining Automotive Expectations
South African Car Buyers Are Redefining Automotive Expectations
17th February 2026

By: Adheesh Ori - Senior Director within Accenture Song, South Africa The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset... 


Good risk, great rewards: 2026 offers opportunities to invest for growth
16th February 2026

By: Daneel Rossouw - Nedbank's head of sales for agriculture As South Africa's agricultural sector enters 2026, the landscape is defined by both opportunity and caution. According to Nedbank's head... 


After SONA 2026: Turning Reform into Delivery Will Define South Africa’s Next Decade
16th February 2026

By: Shameela Soobramoney - CEO, National Business Initiative (NBI)  The global economy has moved into a far more demanding phase of competition. Countries are no longer judged primarily on... 


The national minimum wage hike - lifeline for workers or risk to jobs?
The national minimum wage hike - lifeline for workers or risk to jobs?
13th February 2026

By Donné Nieman - Sales Director at Workforce Staffing South Africa’s national minimum wage will increase to R30.23 an hour, a 5% rise that takes the rate past the R30 mark for the first time. For... 


Reducing unpaid Eskom debt by municipalities and local authorities
Reducing unpaid Eskom debt by municipalities and local authorities
13th February 2026

By: Charles Stride After the last election I gave a talk titled “The unexploded, unemployment time bomb” and one of the many reasons therefor, is the continued escalation of Eskom tariff’s, set by... 


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