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Reset, Rebuild, Recover And Buy Local

Localisation is the key driver of economic recovery, writes Eustace Mashimbye, Proudly South African CEO.

Premier Verification Is A SANAS Accredited Verification Agency

SPONSORED: We spoke to the Managing Director of Premier Verification, Bridget Ntombela, and asked her questions about the Socio-Economic Development element on the DTIC B-BBEE Scorecard, this is what she had to say.

Facilitation Of Registration Of Excise Warehouses In South Africa

SPONSORED: Whilst the South African Revenue Service (“SARS” or the “Commissioner”) has of late made great strides in implementation of its electronic RLA system, certain applications, notably those pertaining to registration of excise warehouses in the wine, spirit, beer and fuel industries, remain a manual process.

How Internships Impact Society

Maitland has hosted interns across all areas of our business, providing opportunities to experience the workplace and giving interns confidence to take their careers forward.

The Big Data Opportunity In The Public Sector

SPONSORED: South African organisations have truly embraced the global boom in big data. Many have invested significantly to build big data capabilities that are already delivering value in terms of revenue growth, risk avoidance and efficiency.

Enhanced Logistics Systems Will Be Key For Agriculture Development

By Roux Wildenboer, Head of Agriculture at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.

GridCars Charging Stations Are Now Available On Google Maps – First in Africa!

South Africa’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charging authorities GridCars, have successfully integrated their extensive charging network with Google Maps – making them the first EV charging stations in Africa to be included on the Google Maps platform.

Quality Early Life Development

It’s widely known that the first five years of a child’s life are crucial for developing the skills needed for future learning and economic productivity, but is enough being done to ensure wider access to early learning opportunities? Anél Lewis looks at the importance of partnerships.

Old Mutual Insure Commits To Playing Its Role As A Responsible Business To Uplift Communities

The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, is quoted as saying: “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” 

The Power Of Scale

SPONSORED: When one of my business partners and I entered that classroom in February 2019 in Accra, Ghana, we were skeptical about how the week ahead would turn out.

Unpacking The Numbers

Last year saw a drop in the overall CSI spend in South Africa, according to the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook 2021. Caryn Gootkin finds out where CSI funding was spent and whether the downward trend is set to continue.

Re-Imagining Local Government For Citizens

SPONSORED: Twenty-four years after the birth of local government, we have reached a point where there are more questions than answers regarding the functioning and performance of this crucial sphere of government.

Healthier Food For A Healthier Planet

Food production has never been under such public scrutiny, with farmers being pushed to reduce their environmental footprint while still delivering top-quality produce. Solutions for water reduction and pest and weed control are accelerating, resulting in food that is not only socially acceptable, but good for agricultural sustainability. By Lindi Botha.

Smart Technology, Smart Investments

There are many ways technology can assist the supply chain. It’s all about making the right investments, writes Itumeleng Mogaki.

High Grain Prices Could Be The New Norm

Global grain production is continuing its bumpy ride as effects from the Russia-Ukraine conflict override any gains made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agri Exports Key To Greater Economic Inclusion

South Africa has become a formidable player on the world’s fresh produce export stage. As the largest exporter of macadamia nuts and one of the bigger players in the global citrus, avocado and blueberry markets, our farming sector offers a ray of light in an otherwise gloomy economy. But how much further can these industries expand, and is there room for transformation? By Duma Gqubule.

Agriculture Is All That

As one of Africa’s largest funding partners for agriculture projects, we are incredibly bullish on the outlook for the sector.

Premier Verification

SPONSORED: Premier Verification is a SANAS Accredited Verification Agency. We spoke to the Managing Director of Premier Verification, Bridget Ntombela and asked her questions about the Enterprise and Supplier Development element on the DTIC Generic B-BBEE Scorecard, this is what she had to say…

 Alliance Energy

Owners of buildings in South Africa have a few months left to obtain and prominently display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in the foyer of their building or risk a fine of R5 million, five years imprisonment or both, as defined in the regulations gazetted on 8 December 2020 and which applies until 7 December 2022. 

A Supply Chain Boosted By Digital Technology

4IR technology is only useful in the supply chain if implemented
and utilised effectively. Trevor Crighton investigates why.