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Load-shedding solutions for cash-strapped SMEs

This June, South Africa experienced one of its worst weeks of load-shedding with four consecutive days of Stage 6 rolling blackouts. The negative impact of the ongoing electricity disruption threatens the country’s economy.

Designer Home, Lush Views

Well-known South African personality Melinda Bam designed her home in the lush surrounds of a game reserve where views are unobstructed and natural light and a sense of gratitude are in abundance, writes Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor.

SiSi Safety Wear – Saluting The Women Who Shape Our World

Every day there are women who rise early and leave their homes to work in our fields and factories, build on our construction sites, mine our natural resources and contribute to the South African workforce. Every day there are women overcoming challenges specific to them, both at home and in the workplace.

Alleviate Poverty Through Access To Information

SPONSORED: The key thing about fibre is that it provides people with access to information in a fast and reliable manner, which in turn, assists people to make informed decisions for the better of their lives. Providing fibre internet should be done all in the name of uplifting individuals and communities and subsequently the country at large.

Knitting Us Together: 67 Blankets

SPONSORED: It began with a single stitch. In 2016, a small team at Absa began to knit blankets for Mandela Day, inspired by a simple idea.

Custodians Of History

In a modern world where experiences are favoured over objects, and memories are captured on social media rather than treasured by holding onto cherished items, is there still a place for antiquing? Anél Lewis finds out.  

How To Optimise Your Retirement Income?

Most people realise the importance of planning for retirement, but how many know exactly how to make their retirement plan work effectively for them?

Youth Wanted!

Itumeleng Mogaki investigates if a labour-intensive tourism sector is the answer to SA’s burgeoning unemployed youth.

Energy Sector Moves Up A Gear

While South Africans are understandably frustrated by the operational issues at Eskom and the impact it is having on business and quality of life, it is important to stop and appreciate that real progress is being made.

Pockets Of Excellence

In these uncertain times, the youth continue to fly the South African flag high. Tiisetso Tlelima profiles young people making their mark in the world.

IBC SOLAR Competence Center Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary 

IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce ten years of successfully conducted trainings at its Competence Centre.

Working To Support The Youth

Denise Mhlanga looks at some impactful youth organisations supporting youth entrepreneurship and social innovators within their communities.

Manufacturing Indaba 2022

The annual Manufacturing Indaba Conference and Exhibition will be hosted from 21–22 June 2022.

Absa: A Force For Good In Youth Education And Development

SPONSORED: Education and skills development are priority focus areas for Absa. They are the critical pillars that support our role in society and our aim to be an active force for good in everything we do.

 Fraunhofer LeTID Test Confirms Top Quality Of IBC SOLAR Modules 

Modules of IBC SOLAR’s own brand show particularly high performance-stability in Fraunhofer CSP’s LeTID test.

Renewing Employment Through Renewable Energy

The renewable energy sector is well placed to create jobs, many of which require new skills. Anél Lewis finds out more about the new career opportunities in this evolving sector.

IBC SOLAR

IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, presents a new business segment strategy and a new brand identity.

IPPs And The Law

Matt Ash, a director of Norton Rose Fulbright, on how independent power procurement works, what the legalities are and what this ultimately means for our energy future.

Climate Adaption Requires People To Pull Together

Human Rights activist Kumi Naidoo believes creative participation is the best way to drive vital environmental change to secure the future of humanity. By Trevor Crighton.

The Effects Of The War On South Africa And Global Economies

Citadel’s Chief Economist, Maarten Ackerman, explains that the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war is ushering in a new era of volatility and possible recession for South Africa and the world.