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MT4 vs Newer Trading Platforms – Are South African Traders Missing Out?
MT4 vs Newer Trading Platforms – Are South African Traders Missing Out?

MetaTrader 4 has been the backbone of South Africa’s retail forex market for nearly two decades. It is familiar, reliable and deeply ingrained in how many local traders learned the craft. 


Cox Yeats Shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the DealMakers Awards 2026
Cox Yeats Shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the DealMakers Awards 2026

 Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats, was shortlisted for Business Rescue and Turnaround Transaction of the Year 2025 at the 2026 DealMakers Awards for its role in the Concor restructuring, a... 


Amazon Places 20 Unemployed IT Youth Graduates in Home Affairs Departments Across Gauteng

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), has placed 20 unemployed Information Technology (IT) graduates within Home Affairs Departments across Gauteng through... 


BCG Strengthens local leadership team as African markets enter new growth cycle
BCG Strengthens local leadership team as African markets enter new growth cycle

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today announced the appointment of Mandisa Mazibuko as Managing Director and Partner (MDP) for South Africa. Her appointment reinforces BCG’s sustained commitment to... 


Patrick Flannigan, General Manager: Technical and Product Support Management (Concrete & Cement Division, Sub-Sahara & East Africa) at Chryso Southern Africa
Chryso leads African market with high-tech liquid crystalline waterproofing solution

Chryso is setting a new benchmark in concrete waterproofing across Africa as the first and only supplier of a high performance liquid crystalline waterproofing admixture – Chryso® CWA Liquid 200.... 


Africa faces a two-decade catch-up as it buckles under the cost of poor engineering
Africa faces a two-decade catch-up as it buckles under the cost of poor engineering

South Africa is at least 15 to 20 years behind Europe and the US in material engineering, and, in an environment of rapidly expanding infrastructure and increasing industrialisation, the current... 


Vertiv Expands IT Management Portfolio with New KVM Switch for Secure, Remote Access in Enterprise and Edge Data Centres
Vertiv Expands IT Management Portfolio with New KVM Switch for Secure, Remote Access in Enterprise and Edge Data Centres

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, introduced the Vertiv™ Avocent® MergePoint Unity™ 2, a next-generation KVM switch platform for secure, centralised management... 


DNV Launches Industrial Services to Support Rapidly Expanding Energy and Infrastructure Markets
DNV Launches Industrial Services to Support Rapidly Expanding Energy and Infrastructure Markets

DNV has launched Industrial Services, evolving its inspection business into a dedicated global provider of quality assurance and inspection services for energy, infrastructure and complex... 


The Hidden Costs of Energy and Water Retrofits: Protecting Your Home Without Breaking the Bank

Approximately 75% of homeowners plan to go off-grid for electricity, and nearly half are exploring water solutions (Absa Homeowner Sentiment Index, Q2 2025). This shift is exacerbated by pressure... 


NETSCOUT recognised by comparably as a top workplace for Q4 2025 awards
NETSCOUT recognised by comparably as a top workplace for Q4 2025 awards

NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, has been recognised as a top workplace by Comparably, an... 


Outsourced CFO flags year-end financial readiness as a key risk for businesses entering tax season

Outsourced CFO (OCFO) has warned that many businesses are approaching tax season and financial year end without the level of financial readiness required to manage reporting obligations effectively... 


Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in partnership with Habitat Nature Parks Foundation Launch Groundbreaking Pangolin AR App Ahead of World Pangolin Day

In recognition of World Pangolin Day, Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (JWVH) has partnered with the Habitat Nature Parks Foundation and its immersive production studio Habitat XR to... 


Beyond AI: Why utility-scale solar needs computational precision

Global renewable energy is forecasted to grow by 4 600 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 – roughly the equivalent of adding China, the European Union and Japan’s current power generation capacity combined.... 


Security is the new business continuity as cybercrime, infrastructure strain and global instability raise the cost of disruption

As South African businesses face rising cyberattacks, organised crime, infrastructure failures and supply-chain pressure, security has emerged as one of the most critical business risks of 2026. In... 


Upward Spiral 1471 celebrates 15 years of driving sustainable growth
Upward Spiral 1471 celebrates 15 years of driving sustainable growth

This year mining, logistics and waste management partner Upward Spiral 1471 marks 15 years of continuous operation, a milestone that reflects not only resilience, but a rare achievement for a... 


Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks
Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks

Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with the addition of 30 new lower-emission trucks to its national fleet. The investment forms part of... 


SA’s literacy battle demands prioritising pens over pixels

South Africa’s public education system continues to grapple with deep-rooted, persistent barriers that demand far greater urgency than the rollout of education technology (EdTech) –which has yet to... 


Agentic AI and the future of higher education
Agentic AI and the future of higher education

Artificial intelligence has already secured a foothold in higher education, but institutions are now entering a more consequential phase of adoption. According to Ashraf Davids, Solutions Manager... 


Kwikspace Fast-Tracks Education Infrastructure for Remote Laingsburg Community
Kwikspace Fast-Tracks Education Infrastructure for Remote Laingsburg Community

 For years, preschoolers in Laingsburg have spent their school days navigating the limitations of a shared community centre. While the hall provided a temporary roof, the lack of a private,... 


Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue
Two Weeks to Go – Africa Energy Indaba Gears Up for High-Level Continental Energy Dialogue

With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent.  The upcoming... 


Steinmüller Africa claims nine Eskom Welding Awards for quality that lasts
Steinmüller Africa claims nine Eskom Welding Awards for quality that lasts

Steinmüller Africa secured nine awards at the 2025 Eskom Welding Awards, led by three site-level honours for consistent world-class welding performance at Kendal and Camden Power Stations. Building... 


Empact Group releases first sustainability report, outlining key environmental and social initiatives

Empact Group has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to... 


Mr Price Foundation and Universities South Africa launch initiative to build green entrepreneurs in higher education

Mr Price Foundation, in collaboration with Universities South Africa, today launched the Waste Innovation Challenge, a national initiative that invites university students and recent graduates to... 


Engineering News & Mining Weekly Africa Edition to be launched in April
Engineering News & Mining Weekly Africa Edition to be launched in April

To be published in April and October 2026, the Engineering News & Mining Weekly Africa Edition e-magazine is being launched to provide business-critical news and information to decision-makers... 


City Lodge Hotels, SATSA and Sigma mark SMME partnership milestone
City Lodge Hotels, SATSA and Sigma mark SMME partnership milestone

The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), in partnership with City Lodge Hotels and implementation partner Sigma International celebrated a powerful milestone in South Africa’s... 


AI Infrastructure is Racing Ahead - and Vertiv is Powering the Journey
AI Infrastructure is Racing Ahead - and Vertiv is Powering the Journey

Imagine a tiny delivery robot navigating a hotel in Tokyo, riding elevators and negotiating its way alone through corridors to deliver a package to the 35th floor. “This is a striking example of... 


Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats recognised for its specialist insurance, shipping expertise
Leading South African law firm, Cox Yeats recognised for its specialist insurance, shipping expertise

South African law firm, Cox Yeats has been recognised for its specialist insurance and shipping capability in the Chambers and Partners 2026 rankings. The ranking strengthens the firm’s vision to... 


Alandré van Vuuren, Integrated Supply Chain Director at Weir
South Africa takes the lead as the global home of Weir’s Enduron® Elite Screens

South Africa has cemented its position as a global centre for the production of Weir’s cutting edge ENDURON® Elite banana screens. Backed by major infrastructure investment at Weir’s Alrode... 


Water webinar to focus on strengthening supply infrastructure and services
Water webinar to focus on strengthening supply infrastructure and services

Water security has become one of South Africa’s most pressing infrastructure and economic challenges. Aging municipal systems, rising demand and climate variability are increasingly affecting... 


Vivo Energy and Engen Celebrate Another Successful Mining Indaba
Vivo Energy and Engen Celebrate Another Successful Mining Indaba

Vivo Energy, through its Engen business in South Africa, successfully showcased its mining solutions at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town... 


“Plastics Matter” – A New Podcast Series to Amplify Industry Voice

Plastics SA is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new podcast series titled Plastics Matter, a dynamic platform created to give the South African plastics industry a stronger, more direct... 


NRF-SAEON researcher honoured through new species discovery

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are proud to announce a major scientific achievement—the formal... 


MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection
MAHLE maintains top position in climate protection

MAHLE has received an "A" rating again in the 2025 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment by the nonprofit organization in the climate protection category and an "A-" in water security. With... 


Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year
Deep listening and curiosity characterise GIBB Group CEO’s first year

February 2026 marks one year since Vishaal Lutchman assumed the role of Group CEO of GIBB Holdings (GIBB) - a year marked by curiosity over certainty. In an environment often driven by quick wins,... 


Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing
Consistent progress marks Karabo Malemela’s rise in national circuit racing

Backed by BMG and Liqui Moly, young South African racing driver Karabo Malemela, delivered a standout 2025 season in the BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, competing as part of the Pablo Clark... 


How criminals use high-value goods to launder money—and how to stop them
How criminals use high-value goods to launder money—and how to stop them

High-value transactions attract more than legitimate buyers; they are increasingly used as cover to launder illicit funds. If your business sells equipment, machinery, vehicles, or any physical... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director of SEW-EURODRIVE
Sustainability is more than solar panels: it is about future-proofing Africa’s economy

Across Africa, we find ourselves in a familiar and frustrating situation. Large global corporations are eager to access our markets and benefit from our resources yet many show little commitment to... 


Africa’s cross-border e-commerce boom and the infrastructure needed to power it

Africa is on the cusp of a significant shift in intra-continental trade, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a new wave of e-commerce growth driven by mobile-first... 


The Client’s Problems Become Our Problems: Revolutionising Industrial Substations

A mine’s multi-million-rand modernisation project was on schedule: haul roads graded, crushers installed, and processing plant foundations poured. But the substation construction hit a bottleneck.... 


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