[TOP STORY] Saica celebrates 70% pass rate, but gaps remain

This year, through the theme ‘Connect and Engage,’ The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, aims to reinforce the importance of building strong relationships, embracing innovation, and elevating the role of procurement in creating sustainable, strategic impact across industries.

Artificial intelligence and virtual assistants are meant to make our lives easier, but who manages the bots? Why South Africa cannot afford to ignore the R1 trillion underground economy. A look at how the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply helps professionals to connect, collaborate and lead meaningful change.

‘Civil servants get close to 20% of GDP. That's how much we pay civil servants in South Africa. It's completely out of line,’ says the chief economist at the Efficient Group.

Opposition parties claim victory as the Vat hike is scrapped, but how will government plug the R75bn budget hole? A new report shows varying geopolitical priorities from the world’s middle powers. A look at global investment opportunities amidst global uncertainty. And why an expert says individuals not having access to…

‘The way forward is for the municipalities and the wastewater treatment facilities to implement measures to make sure that the water is treated properly, because properly treated water can be safe,’ says Herman Stoop, Worldwide Industrial and Systems Engineers.