Local procurement a private sector concern

The Local Procurement Accord was established in 2011 by government with the intention of putting policy in place to develop local suppliers and better utilise local resources in order to achieve the goals of socio-economic development through job creation. Five years...

MTN is SA’s most valuable brand

MTN has once again been named the Most Valuable South African Brand by independent brand valuation and ratings firm Brand Finance. At the time of the announcement, MTN’s brand value was R37-billion. The companies that were evaluated by Brand Finance are ranked...

Veeam targets Africa for growth

Veeam Software has completed the relocation of its new South African offices in Bryanston following a period of significant growth in the local market. The new office is also the headquarters for Veeam in Africa. “The ultra-modern and spacious new offices will...

Founding member of Jasco retires

After 40 years of service, Sir John Alfred Sherry, founder and independent non-executive director of Jasco is retiring as a board member and will be emigrating permanently to Malta. His involvement within the group is not entirely over as he will be consulting to...

M4JAM, Columba partner to empower young leaders

Micro-jobbing platform, M4JAM (Money for Jam), and youth leadership programme, Columba Leadership, have partnered to help address their mutual visions of youth empowerment, employment and skills development. M4JAM is initially using Columba’s young leaders to...

The Munching Mongoose wins in 702 Small Business Awards

The 702 Small Business Awards with Sage One has recognised organic and gourmet food retailer The Munching Mongoose as the winner for 2016. The runners-up were child and baby sleep consultancy, Good Night, and MzansiGas, an online gas and gas bottle delivery service....