Why SA Firms Need Cloud, Compliance & Competitiveness

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Go Cloud Technologies MD Cedric Hlatshwayo explains why cloud migration, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure have become survival tools for South African businesses. From SMEs to corporates, we explore how cloud solutions improve resilience, reduce costs, and unlock new growth opportunities in an increasingly digital economy.

3 Jun English South Africa Business

Isuzu’s R510m SME Localization Drive

Isuzu Motors SA’s Executive Vice President Komane Pitso details the company’s R510 million investment into supplier development and tooling—a move that has localized 250 components for the new D‑MAX. He explains how localization strengthens SME participation, rebuilds technical skills in the Eastern Cape, and boosts South Africa’s industrial resilience amid…

10 Jun 12 min

How SA Miners Must Adapt to Survive 2026 — Insights from Norman Mbazima

South Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads. With volatile PGM prices, shifting global demand, and the rise of hydrogen‑powered transport, miners face a rapidly changing landscape. Valterra Platinum Chairperson Norman Mbazima joins us to discuss competitiveness, infrastructure constraints, localisation, and the opportunities emerging for SMMEs in the mining value…

27 May 12 min

The Hidden Tax Trap in Remote Work

Remote work is here to stay — but so are the tax risks. Graphene Economics’ Michael Hewson breaks down how a single employee working across borders can trigger permanent establishment exposure, transfer pricing challenges, and costly audits. We explore the biggest misconceptions, emerging patterns across African tax authorities, and how…

20 May 14 min

Moving SA’s Youth from Job‑Seeking to Job‑Creating

Applications are open for one of South Africa’s most prestigious entrepreneurship fellowships. Landi Mashiloane, Fellowship Selection Manager, unpacks what makes the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s University Fellowship different and who should apply

8 Apr 16 min

A New Pathway for MSME Funding

Access to finance remains the biggest hurdle for South Africa’s small businesses. Finfind CEO Darlene Menzies explains how a new partnership with the Durban Chamber is helping MSMEs become funding‑ready—from automated matching tools to centralized funder databases and data‑driven insights

13 May 17 min