Companies urged to use ethically aware suppliers

Large organisations are facing increasing pressure to ensure that their suppliers adhere to ethical conduct on issues such as corruption, environmental and human rights practices. To ease the burden on these organisations The Ethics Institute has launched the...

Uber partners with Moove to help drivers buy cars

After successful launches in Nigeria and Ghana, Uber has extended its partnership with flexible car ownership company Moove, giving Uber Go drivers access to compact and cost-efficient vehicle choices, at an affordable rate. Uber rolled out Uber Go across South...

TWIMS receives multi-million rand investment

The advancement of manufacturing in South Africa and on the continent has received a significant boost from four of South Africa’s leading manufacturers. Listed groups Illovo Africa, Metair, TFG and vehicle manufacturer, Toyota SA Motors (TSAM), together pledged...

IFS posts strong Q1 results

IFS has announced its financial results for the first quarter to March of 2021. After a strong 2020, Q1 results point to a continuation of the growth trajectory across the entire business and specifically in recurring revenue, cloud revenue and service management...

Absa appoints chief risk officer, group treasurer

Absa Group has appointed Deon Raju as chief risk officer, with effect from 1 June 2021. Raju is currently Absa Group treasurer, primarily responsible for the liquidity risk, funding, capital, and non-traded market risks of the group. He has been with Absa for more...

NAS and Colossal Africa to acquire SA’s BidAir Services

National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa and a consortium comprised of the current executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the Bidvest Group. The closing of the acquisition is subject to fulfilling final requirements...