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South Africa’s construction sector is being systematically undermined by criminal syndicates. Commonly referred to as the “construction mafia,” these groups extort, intimidate, and sabotage...
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reflects on how the Two-Pot System is driving the retailisation of South Africa’s
institutional retirement...
The sustainability edge: Beyond Earth Day, why going green is good for business
Adopting green practices can feel like a drop in the ocean of climate change for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but as South Africa...
Higher crude oil offset rand gains, lifting fuel prices for July
After a modest reduction in June, the fuel price trend reversed and increased due to a geopolitically driven spike in international Brent crude oil prices, which more than offsets the gains made by the rand. Crude oil prices rose by 8.5% month-on-month...
OMODA & JAECOO exceed 1,000 vehicle sales in June
June has been a record-breaking month for OMODA & JAECOO South Africa, with 1,009 new passenger vehicles sold during this period. Since entering the local market in April...
The lube kitchen part 5: demystifying demulsifier additives
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What are they?
Organic soaps...
Momentum earned in first half new vehicle sales
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Standard Bank and SACCI launch export readiness programme for KZN SMEs
Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa – 30 June 2025: Despite KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN’s) strategic
advantages as a trade hub, many of the province’s small and medium enterprises...
The tech revolution taking place in our kitchens
There’s a tech revolution coming to South African kitchens thanks to the entry into the
marketplace of a highly rated yet affordable all-in-one smart cooking...
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