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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.

Trade, Carbon, and Power: Why SA’s Energy Transition Requires Credible Market Participants
6th February 2026

By: Liesel Kassier - Senior Business Developer – Lyra Energy South Africa’s energy transition has entered a decisive phase. The question is no longer whether new capacity will be built, but how... 


What a 4,000km Road Trip Revealed About South Africa's NEV Readiness
What a 4,000km Road Trip Revealed About South Africa's NEV Readiness
6th February 2026

By: Tebogo Maphothoma - Executive: Operations and Enablement Absa Vehicle Asset Finance and Zinzile Gcaleka, Executive: Strategy and Customer, Absa Insurance While still a relatively nascent... 


Financing Africa from Within: Why Ghana’s Fund Domiciliation Moment Matters
Financing Africa from Within: Why Ghana’s Fund Domiciliation Moment Matters
6th February 2026

By: Maame Tutua Dadson - Managing Partner at Stafford Law; and Amma A. Gyampo,  Chief Executive Officer at Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association With over US$700 billion in domestic... 


Passive screen time is the real problem, not screens themselves
Passive screen time is the real problem, not screens themselves
6th February 2026

By: Logiscool Ruimsig - director Semone Peacock Every parent has been there: you turn your back for five minutes and suddenly the TV is on, the tablet is glowing, and your child is scrolling... 


Ella Teperi GM for Market and Financial Analysis in the Wärtsilä Energy Decarbonisation Services team
Why optimisation is key to unlocking microgrid decarbonisation
6th February 2026

In the global discourse on climate change, the transition to sustainable power is often reduced to a simple formula: “replace fossil fuels with renewables.” However, for those responsible for the... 


 AI in cybersecurity: battleground or breakthrough?
AI in cybersecurity: battleground or breakthrough?
5th February 2026

By:  Avinash Gupta - Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) at In2IT Technologies The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries from healthcare to finance, but one area where its... 


Built for speed: why modular building is reshaping South Africa’s construction landscape
Built for speed: why modular building is reshaping South Africa’s construction landscape
5th February 2026

By : Gerhard Britz - Managing Director at WACO Modular Long construction timelines are becoming increasingly untenable. As a result, modular building solutions, which are prefabricated off-site and... 


Naseema Ephraim, Employee Benefits Operations Director at financial consultancy ASI Financial Services
People at the heart of mining
5th February 2026

By Naseema Ephraim, Employee Benefits Operations Director at financial consultancy ASI Financial Services Before the shift siren sounds, many miners have already been awake for hours. Long... 


Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
Cyber resilience moves from IT issue to board risk
4th February 2026

By: Boland Lithebe - Security lead for Accenture, South Africa Cybersecurity has shifted decisively from an IT concern to a core business risk, and South African organisations are feeling this... 


Renewable energy sector poised to power careers for SA youth
4th February 2026

By: Irma Pienaar - Chief Operations Officer at Mulilo South Africa’s renewable energy industry is rapidly emerging as a key driver of economic growth and job creation, offering a wide range of... 


Data protection is the first line - Recovery is the lifeline
Data protection is the first line - Recovery is the lifeline
2nd February 2026

By : Aslam Tajbhai -  Head of Solutions at DMP SA Today, organisations rely heavily on data as the backbone of their operations. Every business decision, customer interaction, and innovation... 


South African retailers embrace unified payment infrastructure as consumer choice expands
South African retailers embrace unified payment infrastructure as consumer choice expands
2nd February 2026

By : Zanele Lazzari - Head of Enterprise Sales at Altron FinTech  The way South Africans pay for goods is changing fast. Bank cards remain dominant, but QR codes, Buy Now Pay Later options, digital... 


Affordable health insurance is essential for workers without risk benefits
Affordable health insurance is essential for workers without risk benefits
2nd February 2026

By: Reo Botes - Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Many South African employees, particularly those in lower income brackets, are excluded from benefits like critical illness cover... 


The Cost of Waiting: Why Late AI Adoption Will Hurt Business
29th January 2026

By: Cohen Appanah Artificial intelligence has moved from “interesting” to “inevitable”. For South African industry, the question is no longer whether AI will matter, but how quickly it will reshape... 


What SA’s Small Businesses Can Expect in 2026
What SA’s Small Businesses Can Expect in 2026
28th January 2026

By: Vignesh Subramani - Interim Managing Executive of SME Business at Absa Business Banking South Africa heads into 2026 on firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro... 


AI positioning Africa for competitive, inclusive economic growth
27th January 2026

By: Varaidzo Mureriwa - Managing Director within the Health & Public Service business at Accenture, Africa Artificial intelligence has rapidly shifted from a distant technological aspiration to a... 


5 Energy Market Realities in 2026
26th January 2026

By: David McDonald - CEO at SolarAfrica  If you ever find yourself sitting around a C-suite industry dinner table, you’ll soon notice that since the recent-ish abolition of loadshedding (long may... 


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
23rd January 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... 


Engineering Water Resilience: The Critical Role of Plastic Pipes
23rd January 2026

By: Jan Venter, CEO - Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) As South Africa prepares for Water Month taking place in March, the national conversation rightly focuses on... 


Going the distance - how next-gen RTUs are connecting the dots in remote automation
Going the distance - how next-gen RTUs are connecting the dots in remote automation
22nd January 2026

By Kobus Vermeulen, Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric In the world of industrial automation, the spotlight has recently shifted from traditional turbomachinery to the... 


Africa’s growth story is shifting. Smart logistics will shape what comes next
21st January 2026

By: Nelson Teixeira - MD Operations Sub-Saharan Africa 20 January 2026: South Africa and the African continent are standing at a defining moment, as global trade patterns shift and digital commerce... 


How digital innovation and SaaS can contribute to a changed Nigerian energy landscape
How digital innovation and SaaS can contribute to a changed Nigerian energy landscape
20th January 2026

By Elijah Daniel, Country Sales Director, Process Automation & Software, English-speaking Africa at Schneider Electric Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity,... 


The power of accountability, being present, and actively listening in pursuit of excellence
The power of accountability, being present, and actively listening in pursuit of excellence
20th January 2026

By: Roelof van den Berg - CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) The difference between short-lived entrepreneurs and those who build institutions that last is simplicity – applying their... 


 Illicit alcohol: a brewing threat to health and workplace safety
Illicit alcohol: a brewing threat to health and workplace safety
20th January 2026

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe (Virtual Showroom) South Africa has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption per capita in the world, and our government has long used sin... 


Glenn Kerhoff global industry principal for mining, metals and minerals at AVEVA, smiling
Data is the new currency of industry progress
16th January 2026

By Glenn Kerkhoff Data has become the backbone of modern industrial performance because it enables continuous optimisation, advanced automation and resilient decision-making. In mining, the growth... 


Investec Head of Logistics Vernon Sinden
2026: The year green shoots take root in logistics and supply chain
16th January 2026

The year 2025 proved to be a challenging year for the logistics and supply chain sector, where resilience and agility became essential for business survival. As we enter a new year against the... 


Lars Gumede founder of NowNow
NowNow — the ultimate AI assistant for SA business owners
16th January 2026

Introducing NowNow, the ultimate AI assistant for South African business owners. The first AI trained on local South Africa data and information that can answer questions about the South African... 


The only Constant is Change
The only Constant is Change
15th January 2026

By: Kobus van Niekerk The Insurance Industry stands on the brink of substantial growth in the Electronic Equipment Insurance market. 


Strengthening Africa’s Pharma Supply Chain Through Cold-Chain Compliance
15th January 2026

By: Clement Kgatla - Responsible Pharmacist, Bidvest International Logistics   Across Africa, I have seen how the ability to deliver safe and effective medicines depends on one critical factor:... 


At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
At the turn of the tide – localisation will drive West Africa’s buildings industry modernisation
14th January 2026

By: Adesina Gbadebo - Power & Grid Segment, West Africa and Funmi Adepegba, Key Account Manager, Property Developers & Contractors: Buildings at Schneider Electric For decades, the modernisation of... 


A shift to strategic procurement is key to driving South Africa’s reindustrialisation efforts
A shift to strategic procurement is key to driving South Africa’s reindustrialisation efforts
13th January 2026

By: Mervyn Naidoo - CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s procurement mindset must urgently evolve from transactional buying to strategic, long-term procurement if we are to achieve meaningful... 


Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
Don’t let the digital twin drift from reality
13th January 2026

By: Nishandra Baijnath - Systems Architect, Digital Automation at Schneider Electric Digital twins’ reputation precedes, and with good reason. It is a highly effective tool that offers real-world... 


Top trends set to reshape logistics in 2026
12th January 2026

By:Nelson Teixeira - managing director of operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx Businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change.... 


 From Cables to Clouds: Revolutionising DCS with Edge I/O and AI for Industry 4.0
From Cables to Clouds: Revolutionising DCS with Edge I/O and AI for Industry 4.0
8th January 2026

By: Kobus Vermeulen - Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation at Schneider Electric For decades, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) have been the backbone of industrial automation, integral to... 


Kenya’s Industrial Sectors – how embracing digital transformation and AI can contribute to sustainable growth
Kenya’s Industrial Sectors – how embracing digital transformation and AI can contribute to sustainable growth
5th January 2026

By: Ifeanyi Odoh - Country President: East Africa at Schneider Electric Kenya’s industrial and building sectors are entering an exciting phase, undoubtedly driven, in part, of the advent of digital... 


Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
Digitally designed – this is how life sciences can stay on track
5th January 2026

By: Johan Potgieter - Cluster Industrial Software Lead at Schneider Electric Life sciences, which include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, today operate under intense scrutiny. Regulatory... 


Always-on – remote monitoring in water management
Always-on – remote monitoring in water management
5th January 2026

By: Peter Marumong - Cluster WWW Segment Leader at Schneider Electric In a time when the country faces a persistent water provision crisis, remote monitoring has emerged as an indispensable cog in... 


 Africa’s future may well lie in the sun
Africa’s future may well lie in the sun
5th January 2026

By: Mukwandi Chibesakunda - Chief Executive Officer, Zanaco Plc. Across the African continent, one topic increasingly dominates conversations in boardrooms, parliaments and everyday households:... 


The future of work in the renewable energy economy
The future of work in the renewable energy economy
11th December 2025

By: Alicia Dean - Head of People and Group Services at SOLA Group The renewable energy sector stepped up when legacy infrastructure was struggling to keep up. Now, this sector is changing the... 


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