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Battery stockpiles damage the industry and hurt customers

Jan 8, 2026

By Lance Dickerson – Everyone will remember the mad rush to buy uninterrupted power systems (UPSs), portable inverter and battery trolleys and rooftop solar installations with battery backup. It was all driven by load shedding. While everyone enjoys the respite...

Waiting for IT to break is breaking your business

Jan 8, 2026

Many South African businesses still rely on what’s known as a break-fix IT model – a reactive approach where support is only called in once something stops working. According to Frank Mullen, CEO of Zinia, an IT Managed Services Provider, while this approach may seem...

Cybersecurity the SME growth engine

Jan 8, 2026

For SMEs, cybersecurity is no longer just a defensive cost – it has become a strategic growth driver. As cyber-risks intensify and customer, investor, and regulatory expectations rise, security maturity is now directly linked to business trust, revenue, and...

Top cost pressures and growth opportunities for SMEs in 2026

Jan 8, 2026

As 2026 gets underway, South African SMEs should consider pivoting from crisis management to strategic planning to navigate a landscape dominated by rising operational costs and logistical volatility. This is according to SME services provider Lula, which highlights...

How to unlock SA’s next wave of entrepreneurs

How to unlock SA’s next wave of entrepreneurs

Jan 8, 2026

New insights are emerging about how small business owners in South Africa can draw valuable lessons from leading entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. Insights from Xero highlight that while South African SMEs are known for their resilience, the next leap in growth...

Artificial Intelligence: The hidden driver in modern F1

Jan 8, 2026

Behind the advanced aerodynamic shapes and mouldings that characterise Formula One cars in the current ground-effect, hybrid-powertrain era lies a less visible but unquestionably formidable and transformative force: By Graham Duxbury Today, Artificial Intelligence...

Smart marketing for the channel: How to grow without overspending

Dec 3, 2025

“In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.” – Seth Godin Marketing can feel overwhelming for many SMEs in the IT channel, especially when budgets are tight and competition is fierce. The good news is that effective marketing is less about...

Channel Chunder: An ambitious dream caught up in a vicious nightmare

Dec 3, 2025

My Esteemed Editor has done it again – he sometimes amazes me – and this time, over one of our regular coffees, he has used his astute foresight and ever-optimistic outlook on life to regale me on the enormous potential that the African Continental Free Trade...

Max Verstappen and the legacy of F1’s true all-rounders

Dec 3, 2025

Max Verstappen’s recent triumph at the Nürburgring in a GT3 car has reignited the debate about the value of versatility in motorsport. Many hailed the victory as further proof that Verstappen is not only Formula One’s dominant force but also a driver capable of...

Trust: the currency that is influencing scale for small businesses

Nov 28, 2025

In an age where scams, misinformation, and digital fraud are rampant, trust has quietly become the most valuable commodity in business. By Alan Shannon, executive: small business services and private clients at Nedbank Small businesses that are thriving are not...

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