Tim Peach, the Director of Ortho-Design, has emerged as the winner of the Aspen GIBS Route to Market Challenge 2024. The business specialises in designing and manufacturing orthopaedic and soft-tissue fixation devices with a focus on creating innovative biomedical implants and instrumentation that empower surgeons to deliver better care for their patients. The challenge held in partnership with Raizcorp, identifies innovative, high-potential businesses with the capability to positively impact South Africa. The challenge is designed to support and elevate emerging businesses in the medtech and health industries. Now in its second year, the competition offers participants invaluable mentorship and learning,…
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As the world commemorates International Literacy Day on Sunday, 08 September 2024, Ford South Africa reaffirms its commitment to tackling the literacy crisis in the country through its enduring legacy projects. Despite significant investments in education, South Africa continues to grapple with high illiteracy rates, particularly among young learners. According to the 2024 Reading Panel report, an alarming 81 percent of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language, a crisis that threatens the nation’s future. According to the Economic and Social Cost of Illiteracy report¹ by the World Literacy Foundation, this illiteracy cost South Africa…
The all new Volkswagen Tiguan is now available for sale. The third-generation Tiguan looks set to build on the success of Volkswagen‘s top-selling global SUV package. Volkswagen has sold more than 7.4 million units of this model since it was first introduced in 2007. The Tiguan has been in the market for over a decade in South Africa and sold over 41 000 units since its local launch in 2009. The all-new Tiguan redefines SUV aesthetics with a confident and modern design. Expressive design and improved aerodynamics The confident design is typically Tiguan and typically Volkswagen but still completely new. A…
Accounting is a service which is always in demand, a fundamental function in all types of organisations and businesses. The profession has experienced rapid technological advancements to improve productivity, enhance data analysis, enable integrated financial reporting and heighten security and scalability. Accountancy practices that do not keep up with these types of technological advancements and tools risk falling behind in efficiency, competitiveness, compliance, and client service. The FNB Xero Accounting Programme is a first of its kind development initiative launched in 2021 which provides practice management skills, high-quality tools and the required resources needed to help transform and grow accounting…
Ford South Africa has announced pricing for the highly anticipated new seventh-generation Mustang, set to launch in October 2024. This iconic American muscle car continues its legacy, delivering a thrilling driving experience with a host of exciting new features. The latest Mustang represents the most exhilarating version yet, blending its fighter jet-inspired digital cockpit with an advanced 5.0-litre V8 engine and a bold yet timeless exterior design. The Mustang has captured the imaginations of drivers around the globe for over 60 years, and the new model promises to continue this tradition locally. In South Africa, the Mustang GT comes standard…
Allianz Commercial South Africa, in partnership with Cox Yeats hosted a hybrid panel discussion recently. The event, held at Cox Yeats’ office in Sandton, brought together industry experts to delve into the pressing issue of Cyber Crime. The panel discussion, moderated by Mongezi Mpahlwa, Partner at Cox Yeats, featured a distinguished lineup of panellists including Gareth Cremen, Partner at Cox Yeats; Mukondeleli Masiza, Allianz Commercial South Africa Complex Claims Handler; Santho Mohapeloa, Allianz Commercial South Africa Senior Cyber Underwriter; and Jean Naude, Independent Claims Loss Adjuster. The event attracted a diverse audience comprising brokers, clients, and other stakeholders, both physically and virtually. The insightful discussion drew…
BAIC South Africa is proud to announce the launch of the upgraded BEIJING X55 PLUS. This vehicle brings a new level of sophistication and advanced technology to the South African market. The BEIJING X55 PLUS, an enhanced version of the popular BEIJING X55, is available at the same competitive price starting from R429,900, offering exceptional value for money. Innovative Features and Design Enhancements The BEIJING X55 PLUS introduces several new features that elevate the driving experience, making it the ideal choice for discerning motorists: Unmatched Safety and Driver Assistance Safety remains a top priority with the BEIJING X55 PLUS, which…
Danfoss, the global industrial Danish-based group, is proud to announce its participation at the upcoming free-to-attend Electra Mining Africa 2024 show, one of the continent’s premier mining and industrial exhibitions. This year’s event, taking place from September 2 to 6 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, will highlight Danfoss’s latest innovations, sustainable solutions and commitment to supporting the African mining industry’s journey toward decarbonisation. “The mining sector across the globe currently finds itself in the position of performing a balancing act; on the one hand striving to reach zero-net emissions before 2025, and on the other still having to increase production to…
Continental Tyre South Africa has achieved its continued certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, confirming the Gqeberha-based tyre manufacturer’s proven commitment to sustainability and minimising its impact on the environment, while also creating a healthy and safe working environment for its employees, contractors and suppliers. As the only Continental tyre manufacturing plant on the African continent, the German tyre manufacturer delivers products of the highest quality, supplying original equipment (OE) tyres to most of the major vehicle manufacturers and exporters in South Africa, producing a wide range of passenger and light commercial vehicle tyres for the replacement segment in…
Many businesses rely on manual (Excel driven) processes to collate and consolidate data from multiple sources, in order to produce their periodic results and forecasts. As a business grows, it’s not only the amount of data sources that grow. The amount of information one needs to report to various stakeholders also increase exponentially. As a result, the reporting and planning processes can become tedious, time-consuming and inefficient. UK-listed corporation, Gem Diamonds Ltd, which specialises in the mining of high value diamonds, found out how much of a difference it can make to embrace more efficient ways of working by adopting…