In South Africa, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) comprise 91% of formalised businesses, provide approximately 60% of employment and contribute as much as 34% to the GDP. Their success is critical to the nation’s economic growth, particularly regarding job creation […]
Trends for South African SMEs in 2025: Unlocking a New Era for Growth and Innovation. Read More »
On 1 January 2025, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, following extensive stakeholder engagement and multiple draft iterations. The ERAA aims to usher the South African electricity sector into an era of change, continuing
Many South African business leaders have gone on record saying they are cautiously optimistic about our economic prospects for 2025. However, it remains essential that organisations continue to seek cost-saving opportunities, such as inefficient spending habits, without compromising quality or
STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT. Read More »
The future of 5G technology has great potential to transform industries by improving connectivity, speed and capacity, especially as this standard for cellular networks is seeing such rapid adoption that it is set to outpace previous mobile generations due to
Localisation is, by definition, a broad term used to describe a myriad of products, services and operations – all developed to meet the needs of a particular market or community. And whilst it sounds quite dry, it’s anything but. The
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SINOVA is a new range of electrical products catering to emerging markets, for use in industrial applications, buildings, infrastructure and utilities. Siemens Southern Africa, the trusted technology leader, has launched SINOVA, a range of low-voltage electrical products that are designed
SIEMENS LAUNCHES SINOVA ELECTRICAL PRODUCT RANGE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Read More »
The global data centre industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by an insatiable demand for advanced computing power. Market reports predict the industry will grow from $244 billion in 2020 to $519 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth
Revolutionising data centre cooling with FUCHS LUBRICANTS. Read More »
The African mining sector is at an exciting juncture in 2025. Three macro trends are converging simultaneously within the industry, creating opportunities for mining operators, African governments, and communities alike. These trends include the West’s growing interest in Africa’s mining
Opportunities in strengthening local supply chains, especially within food processing and agribusiness, will be the main focus for Bühler Southern Africa in 2025, says MD Marco Sutter. “The African market remains pivotal, with ongoing growth in the staple foods like
Growing demand for staple foods in Africa drives Bühler’s growth. Read More »
When the power goes out – as it continues to do regularly around the country – it is important for commercial and tertiary facilities to be able to keep essential electrical equipment running. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems are critical
Powerless is not an option. Read More »