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Everything Everywhere All At Once

Enterprise resource planning systems grant manufacturers unparalleled visibility of their operations, writes Doug Hunter, customer and ecosystem enablement manager at SYSPRO Africa.

Opening A Franchise 101

Thinking of taking the leap and investing in a franchise? Caryn Gootkin asks the experts what to consider when becoming a franchisee.

Offering Some Light Amid The Darkness

Keeping the business lights on during load shedding requires innovative solutions, which, in turn, require cash injections. By Trevor Crighton.

The Path To Becoming A Nonexecutive Director

Nonexecutive directorship is becoming its own vocation. Caryn Gootkin finds out how to be appointed to a board.

Procurement Opportunities Are Key

Frameworks around the spending of public money for goods and services need to be relooked if we are to unlock the potential of township economies. By Dineo Faku.

Green Shoots

The shift to the green economy is precipitating a historic change in the sorts of skills workers need. Anthony Sharpe looks at the challenges of anticipating skills needs – and meeting them.

Farming Faces Unique Challenges

Transformation has progressed, but a lack of services hinders future growth, writes Lindi Botha.

Destination Mzansi

The South African tourism sector remains resilient in the face of many domestic and global challenges, writes Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa.

SAMI – Driving The Performance Culture™ Within African Industry

Propelling companies towards the heights of success through performance transformation – SAMI gets you in gear for real, measurable bottom-line results.

A Feminist Society Is The Answer

While there’s a need to address the structural issues that enable gender-based violence, promoting a just society where girls and women are not denied their humanity is integral to ending the scourge. By Phinah Kodisang.

Leveraging Technology To Improve Capital Equipment Profitability

In an industry struggling with multiple challenges, Komatsu improves coal mines’ productivity and efficiencies by implementing the latest technology solutions in its equipment.

Big Need For Convenient Living

Mixed-use developments blend residential, commercial, retail and hospitality, providing residents with a convenient urban living experience.

Supporting Africa’s Commodities Growth

With a strong focus on the development of mines, rail, and port linkages in Africa, E&T Minerals is now preparing to expand across the SADC region.

Demand Is Rising

Logistics and warehousing space is in demand, particularly in the Western Cape, writes Trevor Crighton.

Energy Crisis: Disaster Or Opportunity?

The numerous disruptions experienced across the world, as renewable usage grows in response to the climate crisis and the globe deals with the fallout of Russia’s war on Ukraine, open up new opportunities, among the many challenges.

Franchising And The Great Resignation

The great resignation is more muted in South Africa than elsewhere on the globe, but it has still seen people embracing new opportunities – like franchising. By Trevor Crighton.

Red Meat’s Burning Question: Can We Go Without?

There has been much talk about the earth’s ability to keep producing animal protein, with most arguments in favour of vegan diets. Lindi Botha asks if this is really sustainable.

Placing Safety At The Centre Of AECI Mining

AECI Mining’s Zero Harm safety initiative ensures that the company continually places safety at the centre of the business to deliver positive results.

The Roads To Nowhere?

South Africa’s roads are, generally, in very poor condition, exacerbated by many factors. Can we reverse this trend? Asks James Francis.

Why ESG Is More Critical For Mines Than Ever

The need for mines to measure ESG performance – and demonstrate improvement – is key to their approach to sustainability, as well as to their being added to strong investment portfolios.