Developmental procurement balances jobs, prices and competition

African governments spend an average of 17% of GDP on public procurement, making it one of the most powerful levers for economic development, industrial growth and job creation (World Bank, The Expanding Role of Public Procurement in Africa’s Economic Development). As...

Supply chain attacks have become an industry of their own

Cybersecurity has traditionally focused on keeping attackers out. To protect their systems, organisations have invested heavily in firewalls, endpoint protection, identity controls, and monitoring. By CG Selva Ganesh, vice-president and CEO South Africa at In2IT...

Procurement must deliver more than compliance in 2026

South Africa’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute around 40% of GDP and employ more than half the country’s workforce, according to the Department of Small Business Development, Yet, questions remain about whether billions of rand...

Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing

A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...

Why many procurement professionals still fear whistleblowing

A global study found that 43% of occupational fraud cases are uncovered through tips, making whistleblowers the most effective source of fraud detection (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE). Yet, despite their critical role in exposing wrongdoing, many...