By Chef James Khoza

As leaders of South Africa's tourism industry, we navigate through the ebb and flow of risks, challenges, and triumphs. Yet, among the myriad of obstacles we face, the skills shortage looms large, casting a shadow over the potential of our industry to thrive.

Canine companions are our best friends in the quest to conserve Africa’s wildlife. Training dogs to work alongside human handlers has proven an indispensable strategy, especially in the realm of counter-wildlife trafficking efforts, where our furry friends’ superhuman sense of smell is deployed to assist across a wide range of tasks.

Eskort, South Africa’s leading pork manufacturer, has expanded its Gauteng production capacity by 50% with a factory extension officially launched in mid-February.

SPAR, South Africa’s community-first retailer, is ushering in Valentine’s Day with a fresh perspective on love and a new campaign that promotes the purchase of fresh produce – SPAR’s “Think Fresh, Find Love”.

SMEs are an integral part of South Africa’s economy. According to a report by the International Finance Corporation, approximately 50% to 60% of South Africa’s workforce finds employment within SMEs.

Africa’s largest virtual conference for procurement and inbound supply chain professionals will take place on 13 March 2024. The free-to-attend Africa Supply Chain in Action (ASCA) event is now in its fourth year. All African procurement and inbound supply chain practitioners are invited to attend.

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a key player in the industrial warehousing equipment sector, is delighted to announce the rebranding of their premier forklift brand, Doosan, which will now be supplied under the iconic Bobcat livery in line with the global Doosan Bobcat rebranding strategy.

On 31 January 2024, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) held its Annual Press Conference at Langhams Executive Conferencing. At this gathering, the company announced its 2023 performance to local media stakeholders in attendance, despite the headwinds in the commercial vehicle industry, presented by both regional and international unpredictable operating conditions.

Woodlands Dairy’s First Choice has donated R20,000 to the Imbumba Foundation as a crucial part of their Back to School campaign.