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Table of Contents The Eastern Cape Province will take centre stage at the upcoming 2nd International Special Economic Zones – Infrastructure & Investment Conference, to be held at the Durban International Convention Centre on 16–17 July 2026. At the conference, the province will showcase its investment proposition, positioning itself as one of the leading destinations for industrialisation, manufacturing excellence, export growth and sustainable economic development in South Africa and … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Drives Investment Growth at SEZ Conference 2026

The NCR-registered debt counselling company points to debt review as a structured route for over-indebted South Africans this July. As the middle of the financial year arrives and winter places extra strain on household budgets across South Africa, Zero Debt is reminding over-indebted consumers that a formal, regulated route out of debt already exists. The company, a National Credit Regulator registered debt counselling business, is using the July period to encourage struggling borrowers to … [Read more...] about Zero Debt Highlights Mid-Year Debt Review as Winter Budgets Tighten

Balwin Properties spotlights four Pretoria East apartment estates, giving mid-year buyers a compact set of secure, lifestyle-led options. Balwin Properties has turned attention this July to Pretoria East, where the residential developer now runs four apartment estates that give mid-year buyers a clear set of options across the city’s eastern suburbs. As households review their plans for the second half of the year, the cluster of estates offers a practical way to compare secure, … [Read more...] about Balwin Highlights Pretoria East Apartment Living Across Four Estates

Windhoek, Namibia: How much of your payroll is paying for productive work—and how much is paying employees to work around inefficient processes? It is a question every CEO should be asking. Many organisations have busy employees. Calendars are full, inboxes never stop growing, meetings fill the day and reports are delivered on time. Yet being busy does not necessarily mean being productive. The real question is whether employees are spending their time creating value or simply working … [Read more...] about Is My Team Busy Or Productive?

Windhoek, Namibia: How much of your payroll is paying for productive work—and how much is paying employees to work around inefficient processes? It is a question every CEO should be asking. Many organisations have busy employees. Calendars are full, inboxes never stop growing, meetings fill the day and reports are delivered on time. Yet being busy does not necessarily mean being productive. The real question is whether employees are spending their time creating value or simply working … [Read more...] about Is My Team Busy Or Productive?

Windhoek, Namibia: How much of your payroll is paying for productive work—and how much is paying employees to work around inefficient processes? It is a question every CEO should be asking. Many organisations have busy employees. Calendars are full, inboxes never stop growing, meetings fill the day and reports are delivered on time. Yet being busy does not necessarily mean being productive. The real question is whether employees are spending their time creating value or simply working … [Read more...] about Is My Team Busy Or Productive?

Windhoek, Namibia: How much of your payroll is paying for productive work—and how much is paying employees to work around inefficient processes? It is a question every CEO should be asking. Many organisations have busy employees. Calendars are full, inboxes never stop growing, meetings fill the day and reports are delivered on time. Yet being busy does not necessarily mean being productive. The real question is whether employees are spending their time creating value or simply working … [Read more...] about Is My Team Busy Or Productive?

We forget that tourism is a business with many moving parts not under the control of operators, venues and the like…Most tourism bodies cite a vibrant and well managed municipality as probably the most vital cog in this machine. When one leg fails then the industry becomes disenchanted and fear and doubt permeate amongst the members. We have all witnessed how seemingly charming hosts turn from charming to snarling whenever confronted with major challenges from an incompetent municipality … [Read more...] about Showcasing Gqeberha Tourism

As South Africans prepare to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, FirstRand Volunteers (FRV) will mobilise 2,500 employees across all nine provinces throughout July to support vulnerable communities through a coordinated Mandela Month volunteer activation focused on food security, sustainability and community support.Working alongside long-standing community partner Meals on Wheels, employees from FirstRand Volunteers offices across the country will pack 2,500 nutritious food parcels for … [Read more...] about FirstRand Volunteers Mobilise 2,500 Employees Nationwide to Honour Mandela’s Legacy Through Action

As mid-2026 unfolds, MK Kosher South Africa continues certifying local food producers for Kosher markets at home and abroad. As the middle of 2026 arrives, MK Kosher South Africa continues its work certifying food products for the Kosher market, helping local manufacturers meet the standards expected by observant consumers in South Africa and in export markets around the world. The agency operates as a dedicated Kosher certification agency, guiding food companies through the process of … [Read more...] about MK Kosher Supports South African Food Producers Seeking Global Markets

Alcohol-free oil based perfumes made for the cooler South African months, with free delivery nationwide. As winter settles across South Africa this July, Tapputi Egyptian Perfume Oils is drawing attention to a category of fragrance that suits the cooler months particularly well. The brand sells pure, alcohol-free Egyptian perfume oils and oil-based fragrances online, with delivery to customers across the country. As the temperatures drop and layered clothing returns, oil-based scents tend to … [Read more...] about Tapputi Brings Warm Egyptian Perfume Oils to South Africa This Winter

The South African hardware supplier spotlights door handles, cabinet hardware and bathroom fittings for winter home updates. As South Africa settles into the colder months of July 2026, more households are turning their attention indoors, and Decor Handles is pointing homeowners, builders and interior designers towards the finishing details that make a home feel complete. The Johannesburg based supplier, which has served South Africa’s hardware market for more than three decades, is using … [Read more...] about Decor Handles Highlights Winter Home Hardware Across South Africa