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Kearney highlights urgent need for Cybersecurity resilience in South Africa

Global management consulting firm Kearney has today released new insights into the growing cybersecurity risks facing financial services firms across South Africa and the broader African continent.... 


The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA) announces the 12th “CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa
The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA) announces the 12th “CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa

The 12th “CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa” organized by The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA) will take place on 20-21 November 2025. Hosted at the Houghton Hotel, on the margins of the G20... 


Powerful new book, Winning in Africa, reveals why purpose, not just profit, powers success

Peter Mehlape's “Winning in Africa” offers eight strategic moves for companies seeking sustainable growth across the continent. Johannesburg, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – Winning in Africa was born... 


Empowering Communities Through Clean Energy: EWSETA Advances South Africa’s G20 Clean Cooking Legacy
Empowering Communities Through Clean Energy: EWSETA Advances South Africa’s G20 Clean Cooking Legacy

South Africa has achieved a significant milestone in its clean energy transition through the G20 Clean Cooking Legacy Programme, a global initiative that united all G20 member states behind the... 


HSRC and NRF to host Engaged Research Conference to tackle societal challenges

Members of the media are invited to the official opening of the HSRC/NRF Engaged Research Conference,  taking place from 22 to 24 October 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in... 


IPVF Confirms: LONGi's BC Modules Hi-MO 9 Outperform TOPCon in Power Gen & LCOE

Renowned European third-party technical consultancy IPVF recently conducted a comprehensive value assessment of two 50MW ground-mounted PV projects in France and Denmark. The study provides an... 


Ulwazi Energy Technologies is Powering a Sustainable Future for the SADC Region
Ulwazi Energy Technologies is Powering a Sustainable Future for the SADC Region

] As the world moves towards cleaner and more sustainable sources of power, Ulwazi Energy Technologies (UETECH) continues to play a key role in driving renewable energy adoption across the Southern... 


10 African Climate Change Projects Secure Major Funding

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the culmination of its funding call under the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative with 10... 


AWARE.org seminar delivers roadmap to reduce alcohol-related road deaths

Today, AWARE.org hosted the 2025 Don’t Drink & Drive Seminar at the Southern Sun Hotel in Rosebank. Under the theme Driving Action for Safer Roads, the event brought together representatives from... 


The age of AI… and the cost of getting lost in the hype Aaron Harris, CTO at Sage
The age of AI… and the cost of getting lost in the hype Aaron Harris, CTO at Sage

By: Aaron Harris - CTO at Sage The AI boom is in full swing. From generative tools to autonomous agents, it feels like everyone is racing to add AI to their products. But beneath the buzzwords lies... 


Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future... 


International press release: Schneider Electric’s AirSeT Honoured by World Economic Forum for Excellence in Sustainable Design
International press release: Schneider Electric’s AirSeT Honoured by World Economic Forum for Excellence in Sustainable Design

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, is proud to announce that its pioneering medium-voltage switchgear technology, AirSeT, has been recognised by the World... 


World Food Day: Engen’s R10m fuel support empowers FoodForward SA to fight hunger
World Food Day: Engen’s R10m fuel support empowers FoodForward SA to fight hunger

As part of its ongoing commitment to alleviating hunger, Engen has pledged another R2 million in fuel support to FoodForward SA, bringing its total contribution to R10 million since 2020. This... 


Vertiv announces CTO leadership changes
Vertiv announces CTO leadership changes

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, announced that as part of a previously announced transition, Chief Technology Officer Stephen Liang will retire after three... 


Absa and GirlCode empower young women in technology across Africa through GirlCodeHack 2025 

Absa, in partnership with GirlCode, concluded the 11th edition of the annual GirlCodeHack hackathon on 12 October 2025. The 30-hour hackathon brought together young women from eight African cities... 


Cybersecurity – Lula urges SMEs to safeguard their digital future

With one in three South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) falling victim to cyberattacks, the digital threat landscape is no longer a distant concern — it’s a daily reality. SME services... 


TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry
TRUST BELOW THE SURFACE: How SAPPMA Safeguards South Africa’s Plastic Pipe Industry

Every thriving city, town, and community depends on reliable water and sanitation infrastructure. At the heart of these essential systems lies an unsung hero: the humble plastic pipe. Whether... 


SAPICS Executive Summit reinforces supply chain as strategic powerhouse
SAPICS Executive Summit reinforces supply chain as strategic powerhouse

Under the theme “Supply Chain as the Strategic Nerve Centre: Reshaping Supply Chains at the Heart of Decision-Making,” the summit challenged traditional thinking and called on business, government... 


KwaZulu-Natal considered one of Africa’s premier Global Business Services hubs while unlocking opportunities for youth

Province will showcase South Africa’s considerable strengths as a global offshoring destination at upcoming BPESA GBS and BPO Conference  KwaZulu-Natal is entrenching its reputation as one of... 


Rand Refinery restores Mercy Haven as a sanctuary for GBV survivors
Rand Refinery restores Mercy Haven as a sanctuary for GBV survivors

Rand Refinery, Africa’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited precious metals refinery and a global referee, has officially handed over the refurbished Mercy Haven shelter for... 


How South Africa’s drivers are shaping safer roads this Transport Month
How South Africa’s drivers are shaping safer roads this Transport Month

October marks Transport Month in South Africa, a time to reflect on how our transport system connects communities, drives the economy, and relies on drivers, passengers, and operators acting... 


Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month
Prioritising Trucker Health: Engen offers Free Driver Health Checks this Transport Month

As Transport Month progresses this October, Engen is once again rolling out free voluntary health screenings for truck drivers across South Africa, reaffirming its commitment to the health, safety,... 


First Werner Pumps Trailer in Botswana Handed Over to Gaborone Municipality
First Werner Pumps Trailer in Botswana Handed Over to Gaborone Municipality

(Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps has delivered an Earl 4-Cylinder Trailer Unit to the Gaborone Municipality Wastewater Department in Botswana, further strengthening its presence in Southern Africa.... 


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Engineering the future: Trafo Power Solutions and TMC transformers set new standards in dry-type technology

As demand grows for safer more reliable and environmentally responsible power infrastructure, dry-type transformer technology is gaining ground globally - and leading the charge in Africa is Trafo... 


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Afrisam concrete supports complex water tower project in Gauteng

AfriSam is playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of Gauteng’s largest and most technically complex water towers, supplying specially designed readymix concrete to meet both structural... 


Clean up and recycle SA week 2025 unites over 120 000 South Africans to remove visible litter from the environment
Clean up and recycle SA week 2025 unites over 120 000 South Africans to remove visible litter from the environment

More than 120 000 volunteers across all nine provinces rolled up their sleeves to take part in this year’s Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, held from 15–20 September 2025. This annual campaign,... 


EWSETA empowers SA's next generation of water professionals through digital enablement

Safeguarding South Africa’s water future begins with people who are skilled, innovative and ready to lead. The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is at the forefront... 


SAICE celebrates critical thinking, ethical reflection this Global Ethics Day

Corruption in the civil engineering and construction sector continues to undermine infrastructure delivery and public trust. South Africa scored 41 points out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption... 


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Huge Connect earns Platinum recognition from Teltonika and Yeastar, strengthening enterprise-grade connectivity across banking and healthcare

Huge Connect has been awarded Platinum Partner recognition by Teltonika Networks and Yeastar, affirming its leadership in enterprise-grade connectivity for South Africa’s most critical sectors. In... 


Record-breaking Absa ESD Expo boosts SMMEs – generating R24-million in business opportunities
Record-breaking Absa ESD Expo boosts SMMEs – generating R24-million in business opportunities

This year’s 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Expo, held alongside the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and over R24... 


Affordable financing and supplier vetting are key to renewable energy adoption in SA 

Affordability and consumer trust are two of the biggest barriers to renewable energy adoption in South Africa. That said, retail banks can play a critical role in addressing both challenges.... 


Outdated employment contracts are a major legal risk for SMMEs
Outdated employment contracts are a major legal risk for SMMEs

For South Africa’s small and mid-sized businesses (SMMEs), the gap between past compliance and present law is becoming a dangerous fault line. Labour law, in particular, can be a minefield. In... 


Rhodes University programme earns UN recognition for advancing sustainable aquaculture in Africa
Rhodes University programme earns UN recognition for advancing sustainable aquaculture in Africa

The Rural Fisheries Programme, a developmental unit within Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), has received Technical Recognition from the Food and... 


Schneider Electric Highlights Innovation in 800 VDC Power Systems in support of NVIDIA’s next generation GPUs
Schneider Electric Highlights Innovation in 800 VDC Power Systems in support of NVIDIA’s next generation GPUs

Schneider Electric reaffirms its commitment to supporting 800 VDC infrastructure for next-generation high-density rack architectures Innovations, including conversion, protection, and metering,... 


Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent
Carbon Markets Africa Summit to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent

Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness.... 


Record-breaking ABSA ESD Expo boosts SMMEs – Generating R24m in business opportunities
Record-breaking ABSA ESD Expo boosts SMMEs – Generating R24m in business opportunities

This year’s 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Expo, held alongside the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and over R24... 


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How to select and implement the correct fall protection system

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and death. Employers have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that they mitigate these risks by supplying their... 


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Trusted to Perform: How Delo Gold Ultra Keeps Construction Moving

Brought to you by Astron Energy In the construction sector, performance is everything. Heavy-duty equipment must operate under pressure, day after day, without failure. That level of reliability... 


Engineering smart water solutions for a thirsty world
Engineering smart water solutions for a thirsty world

For decades, civil engineering has been the backbone of global water infrastructure, building the dams, pipelines and treatment plants that keep societies running. But as climate change, resource... 


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