Johannesburg, South Africa SYSPRO has announced that it has added two new companies as official SYSPRO Independent Software Vendor (ISV) referral partners for the EMEA region, bringing additional functionality to the SYSPRO ERP platform. Geo Rep, a South African-based provider of field sales management software, and Cranswick, which is focused on the intelligent warehouse space, join…
Acquisition advances SYSPRO’s mission to deliver integrated, fast-to-value digital manufacturing ERP solutions for global manufacturers and distributors SYSPRO, a global software provider for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced the acquisition of riteSOFT, a U.S.-based provider of mobile warehouse and time tracking and scheduling software for small to mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. The acquisition strengthens SYSPRO’s…
Lethukula Ngcobo Legacy has always mattered. For generations, it was often referred to as what was passed down, a home, a family name, assets or even a business. As Youth Month draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to ask: what kind of legacy are we creating? A shift is being seen across the…
John Loos is the Senior Property Economist for Commercial Property Finance at FNB The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey assesses a sample of commercial property brokers operating in and around Mzansi’s six major metros: the The City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, eThekwini, the City of Cape Town, and Nelson Mandela Bay. Decline in Business…
Charne Moshoadiba In commemoration of Youth Month, the City of Johannesburg, led by Member of the Mayoral Committee [MMC] for Finance, Cllr. Margaret Arnolds, hosted a vital financial literacy programme at Bonwelong Primary School in Ivory Park, Region A. This initiative, held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, aimed to empower Grade 7 learners with essential…
Dominique van Wezop How today’s conferences are getting smarter, healthier and more human The days of rigid boardroom marathons and beige buffets are behind us. Today’s meetings and conferences are evolving – becoming more dynamic, more intentional, and yes, more enjoyable. As more companies return to in-person gatherings, the expectations have shifted. It’s no longer…
B20 South Africa on Tuesday highlighted the critical need for global cooperation as geopolitical fragmentation threatens to derail progress on pressing economic challenges. At a high-level briefing, business leaders and select task force chairs presented emerging policy recommendations aimed at fostering inclusive growth, combating corruption and closing Africa’s infrastructure funding gap ahead of their official…
Old Mutual SMEgo has launched its second edition of the SMEGo Pitchathon, for businesses in the ICT and Financial Services offering a prize money of R4,2million an increase of over R1million from the 2024 edition. 14 businesses will be awarded R300,000 each towards their business needs. The launch was held at an event in Rosebank…
Standard Bank Group has announced an adjustment to its executive retirement age, increasing the normal retirement age for executives from 60 to 63 years. This change forms part of the Group’s ongoing commitment to attracting, retaining, and nurturing top-tier talent. This change will take effect on 1 January 2026. All other employees’ normal retirement age…
The SAI20 (Startup20 Artificial Intelligence Engagement Group), an official engagement group under the G20 framework, proudly announces its latest initiative to foster responsible and inclusive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies worldwide. Bringing together key voices from startups, academia, government, and civil society, SAI20 is committed to shaping an AI-driven future that upholds ethical values,…
