Securing the enterprise software fabric: A blueprint for open source Lately, headlines dominated by AI-driven zero-day vulnerabilities have raised a question: Is open source software becoming too risky for the enterprise? With open source comprising more than three-quarters of the

The Risk Problem with Investors Treating African Energy as One Market The El Niño-linked drought that parched Southern Africa in 2024 emptied one of the most important pieces of energy infrastructure on the continent. Lake Kariba, which stretches across the

Beyond peak season: Rhenus signals new era of volatile shipping demand The traditional concept of a predictable peak shipping season is becoming increasingly obsolete, as global trade flows shift toward more volatile and irregular demand patterns. According to Rhenus, the

Martin Engineering launches world firstN2® Air Cannon Intelligence System The global leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has launched a transformative digital system that unlocks opportunities to maximise the efficiency, reliability and performance of industrial air cannons. The

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The expansion of the SPAR Eastern Cape distribution centre in Gqeberha through the new dry-goods warehouse and bulk storage facility has been a massive undertaking. Maintenance manager Kanyisa Nombembe admits there have been many sleepless nights but she can finally

SA’s recycling and sustainability champions in the spotlight In 2017, with just R300 to spare and driven by the unemployment challenges in his Orange Farm community, Tumelo Morolo launched a small recycling business. Today, Morolo Recycling has scaled up to

Preserving a French heritage landmark Omniflex provides ICCP system for Grenoble’s Perret Tower. To help preserve one of France’s protected historic landmarks, Omniflex was selected by civil engineering company Freyssinet to deliver its PowerView 18-zone impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP)

Kardex to Install South Africa’s First Ever AutoStore System at Goldwagen National Distribution Centre Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the beginning of a new era for warehouse automation in South Africa – go-live set for Q4 2026. Kardex, a global leader in