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Source: Supplied. Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa.

Materials & Equipment

Procurement at a crossroads: How South Africa can lead in a changing market

16 hours

Cape Town is stitching together a thriving clothing industry

Design & Manufacturing

Cape Town is stitching together a thriving clothing industry

Alderman James Vos 20 hours

Research reveals the surge of illicit alcohol trade in SA

Regulatory

Research reveals the surge of illicit alcohol trade in SA

Dr Shamal Vinesh Ramesar 1 day

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Mining

Is SA the key to unlocking Africa's mining potential?

Jacques Farmer 1 day

The Lobito Corridor: Angola’s chance to lead in regional logistics

Logistics & Transport

The Lobito Corridor: Angola’s chance to lead in regional logistics

Alexandre Silveira 11 Jul 2025

Hackers target British retail giants, raising cybersecurity alarms globally

Technology

Hackers target British retail giants, raising cybersecurity alarms globally

10 Jul 2025

SA wine and citrus industries at risk following US tariffs

Agriculture

SA wine and citrus industries at risk following US tariffs

9 Jul 2025

#IFATAfrica: Water at heart of SA’s innovation

Food, Water & Energy Security

#IFATAfrica: Water at heart of SA’s innovation

9 Jul 2025

Economy

Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

7 Jul 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Sustainable resource extraction is a non-negotiable

4 Jul 2025

The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business

SMEs

The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business

Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 Jul 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Jul 2025

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Mining

How SA can play crucial role in African mining

Eduardo Muñoz 2 Jul 2025

AI note-taking easing health’s documentation fatigue

Medtech

AI note-taking easing health’s documentation fatigue

2 Jul 2025

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Mining

African mining in for period of profound change – DSS+ report

2 Jul 2025

'Meating' the needs – AMIE Academy goes from strength to strength

SMEs

'Meating' the needs – AMIE Academy goes from strength to strength

Issued by AMIE 1 Jul 2025

Africa’s culinary evolution: what food industry leaders need to know

Food & bev. services

Africa’s culinary evolution: what food industry leaders need to know

30 Jun 2025

Unitrans drives innovation to meet Africa’s evolving logistics needs

Supply Chain

Unitrans drives innovation to meet Africa’s evolving logistics needs

Issued by Unitrans 27 Jun 2025

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Energy

Africa’s role in the global energy system on the rise

27 Jun 2025

Education and AI in the spotlight

Youth Month

Education and AI in the spotlight

Issued by Mann Made 27 Jun 2025

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Gold

#LondonIndaba: How the WGC is digitising the gold market

Maroefah Smith 26 Jun 2025

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Mining

Global mining revenue drops 3% in 2024 — PwC reports

26 Jun 2025

Deputy Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Phumzile Mgcina at the 2025 London Indaba. Image supplied.

Mining

#LondonIndaba: Phumzile Mgcina outlines SA’s Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy

25 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa.

Manufacturing & Parts

Crisis mode: SA's new strategies for supply-chain disruptions

26 Jun 2025

KITE 2025 addresses digitalisation of industrial manufacturing

4th Industrial Revolution

KITE 2025 addresses digitalisation of industrial manufacturing

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 23 Jun 2025

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Agriculture

Young South Africans harness restituted land for jobs and economic growth

20 Jun 2025

Social Media

Global Alliance demands mental health protections for content moderators

20 Jun 2025

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Remuneration & Payroll

Executive pay in a storm: Strategies for boards in turbulent times

Chris Blair 18 Jun 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

How embracing the circular economy can be a game-changer for businesses

Dan Smith 19 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Pretty Kubyane, bridging tech and agriculture to empower Africa’s farmers

Agriculture

#YouthMonth: Pretty Kubyane, bridging tech and agriculture to empower Africa’s farmers

Robin Fredericks 17 Jun 2025

Image credit: Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Energy

Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

12 Jun 2025

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO forecasts record highs for global food crops amid market uncertainty

12 Jun 2025

Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

ESG

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

ESG

Insights into H&M and WWF's partnership for a more sustainable future

9 Jun 2025

Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

SMEs

Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

4 Jun 2025

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Logistics & Transport

Bridging borders: CILT conference to enhance transport connectivity and sustainability

3 Jun 2025

Construction & Engineering

South African builders brace for cost hikes due to US tariff impacts

5 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Muhammad Ali, managing director at WWISE.

Construction & Engineering

How South Africa's construction mafia hijacked projects worth R63bn

29 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems fundamental component of supply chain industries

Supply Chain

Frigair 2025: Hervac systems fundamental component of supply chain industries

Issued by FRIGAIR EXPO 2025 28 May 2025

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Student Village's Ronen Aires - Gen Z's disruption of the world

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Student Village's Ronen Aires - Gen Z's disruption of the world

Danette Breitenbach 27 May 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

Source: Reuters. US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, 25 May, 2025.

Markets & Investment

Trump's tariff deferral raises hopes for EU trade talks

26 May 2025

Clur Index: Small retail centres lead growth stakes

Commercial Property

Clur Index: Small retail centres lead growth stakes

23 May 2025

ButtaNutt secures a 54% equity investment from PSG Group

FMCG

ButtaNutt secures a 54% equity investment from PSG Group

23 May 2025

The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

Informal Retailing

The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

Michael Write 22 May 2025

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Finance

Why Budget 3.0 isn't the boon for small businesses South Africa needs

22 May 2025

Source: © ReutersConnect Lebo Madiba managing director PR Powerhouse examines what the Trump–Ramaphosa meeting revealed about strategic messaging under pressure

PR & Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump–Ramaphosa meeting | Strategic messaging under pressure

Lebo Madiba 22 May 2025

Source: © Pulse A webinar convened by the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) webinar explored global geopolitics and Africa’s strategic role in critical minerals, highlighting cobalt

Energy & Mining

Africa better equipped for 'critical’ minerals boom

19 May 2025