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NRF is a bit like the Super Bowl of retail industry events. It’s big, it’s busy and it’s attended by the who’s who of the retail and tech industry. Hosted in New York in January each year, it’s seen as […]

South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025 marked a critical turning point for the country’s financial credibility. But for businesses, particularly procurement and compliance teams, the real test is only beginning. If

In response to growing market demand, Pratley, leading South African manufacturer and distributor of high-performance adhesives, together with minerals and electrical termination products, has expanded and relocated its Durban depot. The new facility in Cornubia, north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal,

FAW Trucks Southern Africa has launched the new J7 heavy-duty performance truck tractor in South Africa, introducing its newest premium flagship model purpose-built for the realities of long-haul transport, fleet productivity, safety and operator comfort in demanding African conditions. Engineered

Waco Modular, an industry leader in modular construction solutions, has completed a major expansion of its manufacturing operations, adding a new 660m2 undercover assembly area to its Jet Park factory in Boksburg, effectively doubling its output capacity. This strategic investment

AI has moved quickly from pilot projects to boardroom discussions across South Africa. For mid-market businesses, the pressure is very real. Costs are rising, teams are stretched, and operational efficiency is no longer optional. What is becoming clear is that

For the road freight industry – the daily basic diesel cost rose by 32,5% today. That’s an increase of 32,5% of a basic cost input that is between 35% and 55% – depending on the vehicle type used, routes used,

CIPS Southern Africa boss makes the case for procurement efficiency in national infrastructure delivery and fiscal discipline. South Africa’s Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is demanding greater accountability from public officials in a bid to rebuild trust in

The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) notes the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ confirmation of significant fuel price increases effective 1 April 2026, alongside short-term tax relief measures, announced with National Treasury. On 31 March 2026, the

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for July to December 2025 reveal a notable slowdown in vehicle crime over the festive season. Nationally, both theft and hijacking of personally owned and business-owned vehicles¹ decline in December. The Tracker Vehicle Crime Index aggregates