Managed Services: engineering-led or helpdesk-led?
April 8, 2026
As enterprises become increasingly dependent on always-on digital platforms, the role of managed services is undergoing a critical shift. What was once seen as a
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Exxaro and Eskom sign a long-term Supply Agreement for Matla Power Station, securing sustainable energy for the future
April 2, 2026
Exxaro Resources and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd today signed a new long-term Coal Supply Agreement (CSA) between Exxaro’s Matla Mine and Eskom, securing the continued
The Invisible Pipeline: Why Middle East Instability is a South African Business Reality
April 2, 2026
By Mercia Jansen, Managing Director of Motul South Africa In the world of high-performance lubricants, we often talk about friction—how to minimise it, manage it,
Understanding the Channel Needs Analyzer: Building Smarter, Customer-Centric Channel Strategies
April 2, 2026
Part 1 of a 2-part series This past year has seen many upheavals, changes and crises and businesses can no longer rely on intuition alone
What Sports Betting Can Teach South African SMEs About Calculated Decision-Making
April 1, 2026
Business owners in South Africa rarely have the luxury of stable conditions for long. Input costs move. Customer behavior shifts. Cash flow pressure appears fast
Business AI in 2026: execution, not experimentation, will define success
March 31, 2026
by Nazia Pillay, Managing Director at SAP By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be judged by its promise, but by its impact. For much
The Hidden Identity Patterns That Hold Entrepreneurs Back: Here’s Why Internal Friction, Not Strategy, Determines Growth
March 31, 2026
For years, entrepreneurs have been told that success is a matter of strategy: the right funnel, the right marketing plan, the right productivity system. Yet
Business liquidations decline in February 2026, but financial pressure remains elevated
March 30, 2026
South Africa’s corporate sector continues to operate under sustained financial pressure, despite a modest decline in business liquidations relative to the previous year. The latest Statistics
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March 26, 2026
Brands face numerous challenges in the emerging markets of Southeast Asia. The big four – Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia, have a combined population of
South Africa’s franchise sector is expanding: The structures to support that growth are not keeping pace
March 24, 2026
Grow Franchise launches with a focus on supporting the growth of SA franchisors South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation