As South Africa enters 2026 with GDP growth forecast at just 1.5% to 1.8%, businesses that rely on the movement of goods are preparing for yet another year of transformative change. Shifts in technology, geopolitics, climate impact and customer expectations […]

January is often described as the longest month of the year, not because of its days but because of the pressure it places on already-stretched household budgets. After the festive season spending, families face a surge of unavoidable expenses: school

Waco Modular has reached a significant safety milestone, achieving over 1 million man-hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI). This accomplishment showcases the company’s unwavering commitment to safety, care, and operational excellence across Africa, and comes as the company

In 2023, a mine operating along the Central African Copperbelt moved its first test consignment through the Lobito Corridor, using the refurbished rail spine that links the Democratic Republic of Congo to Angola’s Atlantic coast. Roughly 1100 tonnes of copper

South Africa’s journey toward mandatory e-invoicing is accelerating, and for manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, the countdown has officially begun. While electronic invoicing is currently voluntary for B2B transactions, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has stated its intention to move

As global demand for lithium grows into the coming decade, there is increasing desire for lithium production that is fast, sustainable, and economical. Particular attention has been paid to direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies for how well they meet these

The service robotics industry has grown quickly in recent years, spurred on by advances in robotics technology and artificial intelligence (AI), and is set to alleviate labor shortage issues across multiple industries. Service robots, as covered in the new IDTechEx

The township economy is the epitome of a success story despite the odds, and new ways of building revenue and loyalty have the potential to take it even further.  South Africa’s township economy is a dense, interdependent web of micro-enterprises,

Raising a family on a single income is no easy feat, especially when unexpected medical bills start to pile up. Even the most comprehensive medical aid plans don’t always protect against co-payments and shortfalls, which can leave single parents vulnerable.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance. This reactive approach exposes organisations