BMW UNVEILS NEW X3 PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN GAUTENG

Thembisa Shologu The BMW Group has successful launched its latest X3 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle in line with the commitment by countries to reduce emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient global economy. The event highlighted the firm’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s economic vitality and advancing industrial innovation. The new…

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AFCFTA) CONFERENCE BY MEC LEBOGANG MAILE RADISSON BLU GAUTRAIN HOTEL, SANDTON

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNREVISED SPEECH!!! It is an honour and a privilege to stand before you this morning on this occasion of the 3rd Annual African Continental Free Trade Area Conference. This event is taking place during a very important month in the South African and global calendar. The month of July marks Mandela…

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POWER SYSTEM REMAINS STABLE WITH A REDUCTION IN UNPLANNED OUTAGES SUSTAINED: 3 960MW TO RETURN AHEAD OF MONDAY EVENING PEAK TO STABILISE GRID FURTHER

The power system continues to operate reliably, showing ongoing resilience in effectively meeting winter electricity demand. When occasional system constraints arise, they are effectively managed through the strategic deployment of emergency reserves during morning and evening peak periods. Since 15 May 2025, there has been no loadshedding, with only 26 hours recorded between 1 April…

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SYSPRO PARTNERS WITH VERSORI TO UNLOCK SMARTER, AI- POWERED ENTERPRISE DATA INTERGRATIONS FOR MANUFACTURES SND DISTRIBUTORS

Partnership enables SYSPRO customers to reduce integration complexity, go to market faster, and unlock new revenue – while accelerating SYSPRO’s shift to a cloud-first, AI-enabled future for digital manufacturing and distribution United Kingdom –July 24, 2025– SYSPRO, a global software provider for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Versori, an innovative UK-based provider…

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MEAT PRICES PUSH UP GROCERY BILLS

Paul Makube Meat chokes food inflation further to a 15-month high of 4.7% y/y in June 2025   Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6.6% y/y and monthly up by 2.2% m/m in June 2025. The disease-induced supply constraints underpinned the upswing in meat prices in…

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HOLLARD REINTRODUCES SHORTER WAITING PERIODS ON INCOME PROTECTION COVER

Hand holding umbrella protecting bag of money. Financial safety, income protection insurance concept. Hollard Life Solutions has reinstated its seven-day income protection waiting period and introduced a new 14-day option, responding to strong demand from financial advisors and shifts in the labour market. The seven-day benefit pays retrospectively from day one, while the 14- and 30-day…

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THE LOYALTY EFFECT!

Everlytic’s latest 2025 research report – developed in partnership with BreadCrumbs Linguistics – unpacks the real power of incentive-based email campaigns. Drawing on insights from over six billion emails sent via the Everlytic platform in 2024, the study reveals the 20 top-performing rewards-driven mailers across 16 industries. From eye-popping open rates to loyalty that sticks, this…

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BUDGET INSURANCE WRAPS UP THEIR R1 M BIZBUCKS BONANZA COMPETITION

Pretoria business owner Wins R250K in Budget BizBucks Bonanza Linda Peter from Pretoria, who is the founder of Triple Y Health and Wellness Services is the fourth and final winner of Budget Business Insurance’s BizBucks Bonanza – a national competition celebrating small business resilience. Linda walks away with R250,000 in funding to grow her health and wellness…

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EPSON ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL MUSIC ICON SHAKIRA

The collaboration aims to empower the next generation with technology that inspires imagination, creativity, and achievement Epson, a global technology leader in visual and printing solutions, has named international music icon Shakira as the new official ambassador for its Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Central and West Asia (META-CWA) region. The strategic partnership with Shakira, the…

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