Forestry as a Path to Rural Wealth

MacRoots Managing Director Corrie Roets breaks down the hidden costs of reactive IT, the dangers of DIY cybersecurity, and why outsourcing is no longer a luxury but a survival strategy for SMMEs. We explore the economics of uptime, the false economy of a single in‑house IT hire, and the governance…

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…

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.

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…

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…