- Food safety audit tips Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Being well prepared for an audit will ease some of the stress and time pressure that both auditees and auditors feel. The key audit outcome is being able to effectively demonstrate that you have proactive systems and practices to identify, risk assess and manage food safety issues, supported...
- THE 2019 AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION AND TOTALLY CONCRETE EXPO: THE BUILD INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST CALENDAR EVENT In the face of a challenging local and worldwide economy, raging unemployment and an ever-evolving political front, one thing is certain – now is the time to ensure every employee and employer in the construction industry stays abreast of the latest industry trends and technology. To continuously upskill and to build their own capacity will...
- NEW STONE-CLAD FINISHES MADE OF REAL STONE AVAILABLE IN SA Stone Cladding lends a timeless, natural aesthetic to a built surface while being weather proof and relatively maintenance free. The challenges and limitations of stone cladding boil down to the size, quality and weight of available materials and the skill of the contractor required to achieve the desired finish.
- Smart infrastructure delivery at Innovation Day The role of ‘smart’ buildings in accelerating infrastructure delivery in South Africa was placed under the spotlight at an Innovation Day hosted by Johnson Controls at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday 21 November. Held under the theme of ‘Talking Tomorrow, Today’, the event engaged a range of stakeholders to not only make them aware...
- Density measurement in the petroleum industry Petroleum products in everyday life Petroleum products are omnipresent in today’s life, and have become almost natural parts of the modern world. A lot of products we use daily are derived from petroleum, just think of all kinds of fuels and oils, or the wide range of petrochemicals such as solvents, plastics or synthetic fibers....
- Skil exits South Africa Since the end of February 2017 Bosch Power Tools will no longer supply the Skil brand to the South African market and Africa. Skil has been sold to one of its manufacturers.
- Dynamic solutions in health and hygiene In 2014, dynamic and goal driven entrepreneurs Santie van Niekerk and Vinay Moodley, launched MiChem Dynamics. The pair are qualified microbiologists, South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) and Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services (SADCAS) assessors and management system experts. Their primary focus was to create a link between the laboratory and manufacturing industry by...
- The effects of drought on macadamia nut quality Macadamia farmers understand risk better than anyone else. The potential impact of uncontrollable risks like weather conditions on the quality of their harvest can keep any farmer up at night. Drought, for one, can cripple an industry, setting back annual harvesting targets and affecting crop yield and quality.
- Growing with the job The worldwide localisation of service and spare parts management are the main elements in the KHS’ service concept for 2020. The way this works in the field is illustrated by KHS Machines Nigeria (KHS).
- Energy crisis creates new market opportunities “It is a sad reality that our country’s load shedding days are far from over, but this is opening up a whole new market and revenue opportunity for local retailers,” says Paul Hubers, founder and director of Sungrid Group.

Communication & Technology

06 Aug 2019

Keep an open mind and an ear to the ground

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) continues to shape our conversations and considerations around how we might need to adapt, or…

Keep an open mind and an ear to the ground

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) continues to shape our conversations and considerations around how we might need to adapt, or what skills will be needed to sustain the workplace of the future. The 4IR brings with it fast-paced change and a digital shift unlike any other.

22 Jul 2019

Managing the risks is tricky

By security expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin. As financial services embrace opportunities from cloud and mobile computing…

Managing the risks is tricky

By security expert and J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin. As financial services embrace opportunities from cloud and mobile computing to connect with their clients, they take on new risks. There is a steady increase in destructive, sophisticated cyberattacks and ransomware.

28 Oct 2018

Technology makes financial services more affordable

By Sebastian Commin, Specialist: Digital Enablement at Alexander Forbes Retail. We live in a world where information is at our…

Technology makes financial services more affordable

By Sebastian Commin, Specialist: Digital Enablement at Alexander Forbes Retail. We live in a world where information is at our fingertips. You can book a ride, order food and plan an entire holiday on your phone. Technology is changing the way we live, with a massive impact on how we…

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