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Having access to volumes of operational data does not automatically transition to verifying whether corrective actions have genuinely resolved identified issues Read More at ESI Africa
Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams recently announced that they have decided to end their efforts to jointly acquire AkzoNobel. The decision follows AkzoNobel’s previously disclosed rejection of both joint all-cash offers put forward by Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams. Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams carefully considered AkzoNobel’s all-stock merger with Axalta, announced on Nov. 18, 2025, …
Africa’s fast-growing workforce, expanding trade routes and large reserves of critical minerals are limited by infrastructure gaps and fragmented trade systems Read More at ESI Africa
Mobilising climate finance for water resilience is not simply about increasing funding volumes; it is about deploying capital more effectively, reducing risk and aligning finance with long-term system resilience Read More at ESI Africa
Anyone who owns a home in Bucks County knows the weather can be rough on a roof. Hot, sticky summers give way to snow, ice, and freezing rain in the winter. That kind of swing wears down shingles year after year. So when a leak shows up or a few shingles blow off during a …
A car that no longer runs, or one that has been in a bad smash, can feel like a dead loss in the driveway. It takes up space, it is hard to shift, and most ordinary buyers run a mile the moment they hear the word “damaged”. The good news is that there is a …
Chinese vehicles are becoming part of the used-car pricing mix, but the data points to a segmented market rather than a broad decline in used-car values. South Africa’s used-car market is showing signs of recalibration rather than broad-based price decline, with new data showing that average prices remained higher year-on-year in each of the first …
The C7 has claimed the Family category at the 2026 South African Car of the Year sponsored by Old Mutual Insure, giving OMODA important recognition in a competitive SUV segment. The result recognises a range that covers the key family SUV priorities, from space, comfort and safety to useful technology and efficient powertrain options. With …
SPVs help when building infrastructure such as transmission lines as it becomes easier to ringfence and allocate identified risks Read More at ESI Africa
Pumped storage hydropower provides more than 85% of the world’s energy storage Read More at ESI Africa
Plenty of young South Africans want a job that pays well, lets them travel, and never feels like the same boring desk every morning. Working on a plane offers all of that. But landing the role is harder than people think. Airlines do not hand out jobs to anyone who walks up to the counter …
Network visibility and presenting customers with utilities serving their needs have become even more important for the survival of utilities Read More at ESI Africa
From toothbrushes to tortillas, cat food to couches, with a few swipes and taps, a consumer can have nearly anything they want or need delivered to their front door, sometimes within hours. No longer just a buzzword, omnichannel is the expectation when it comes to a customer’s shopping experience. Consumers want it all: the ability …
Built for owners and managers in the home improvement industry looking to boost their leadership skill set, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) is the industry’s premier management school, focusing on growing store sales and profits in today’s changing retail landscape. Participants will gain skills in financial management, advanced …
Strengthening post-deployment value realisation Read More at ESI Africa
Creating the digital value chain for utilities Read More at ESI Africa
The OMODA C5 Style X forms part of the brand’s C5 lineup, offering a distinctive blend of contemporary design and updated drivetrain technology. Positioned alongside the Elegance X and Lux X derivatives, the Style X reflects the latest evolution of the C5 range while maintaining its focus on everyday usability and driving engagement. Exterior design …
The OMODA C7 fills the gap between the C5 and the range-topping C9 in the brand’s SUV lineup. Available in 1.6 TGDI and SHS plug-in hybrid derivatives, the C7 adds a larger and more powerful offering to the OMODA range. Exterior design The all-new OMODA C7 fills the gap between the chic C5 and the …
Something new from JAECOO is arriving in the third quarter. Stay tuned as JAECOO gets ready to welcome a new electric addition to the line-up. Something exciting is coming Photo: JAECOO South Africa CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. Proceed to Page 2 for Contact Info and Editor’s Notes. Courtesy of MyPR.co.za
The JAECOO J5 forms part of the brand’s compact SUV lineup in South Africa, positioned below the larger J7. Following the introduction of the J7 and J7 SHS plug-in hybrid, the J5 broadens the JAECOO portfolio with a four-variant range comprising Core, Vortex, Glacier, and Inferno. Exterior Design Unmistakably JAECOO, the J5 features a bold …
The JAECOO J7 Super Hybrid System (SHS) expands the J7 lineup with an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines strong performance with impressive efficiency. Delivering a combined 255 kW and 525 N.m of torque through a smooth 3 DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission), the J7 SHS offers confident performance while maintaining excellent fuel economy. Its 18.3 …
Sovereignty and security of energy is prompting countries to rethink their generation sources Read More at ESI Africa
Several independent retail organizations, including the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), have signed a letter organized by the Small Business Rising coalition and independent business associations in support of the Amazon Monopoly Harms lawsuit. In 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states sued Amazon for monopoly harms impacting small businesses ability …
South Africa’s bakkie market is not a category you waltz into. It’s built on decades of loyalty, mud-caked Veldskoen, and brand worship that gets passed down for generations. So, when Kia Motors launched the Tasman, the first-ever Kia bakkie, the idea wasn’t “out-tough the tough guys.” It was something far more interesting: don’t play the …