Some of South Africa’s most respected business leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performance achievers will take to the stage next month as the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast returns for its fourth edition, bringing together ambitious professionals for a morning of inspiration, practical insight and meaningful conversation. Taking place on Monday, 17 August 2026, at the Vodacom Dome, Vodacom World in Midrand, the annual event has established itself as one of Gauteng’s leading business networking and leadership experiences. Hosted by Jacaranda FM in partnership with MANCOSA, this year’s edition is themed “Legacy Speaks” and will explore the decisions, values and leadership philosophies...
Leadership | The Next Decade will Re-write The intergenerational Contract writes Paul Murray
Ten years. That is roughly how long we have before many societies reach one of the most defining demographic tipping points of our era: the point at which the “new” silver economy (over 65’s) outnumber people aged 30-59 who have traditionally been the bedrock of the life and pensions system. The significance of this shift goes far beyond demographics. It represents a symbolic moment that forces us to rethink the intergenerational contract: how we provide care and financial security for people as they move into later life – and how we finance a new set of needs. The demographic evidence...
SAS recognized on the prestigious 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list
SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has once again been named to the 2026 MES Midmarket 100 list by MES Computing, a brand of The Channel Company. The annual MES Midmarket 100 recognizes technology vendors with deep knowledge of the unique IT needs of midmarket organizations. These vendors are committed to delivering future-focused products and services that support growth, innovation and success for their midsize customers. MES Computing defines midmarket organizations as those with an annual revenue of $50 million to $2 billion and/or 100 to 2,500 total supported users/seats. Vendors were selected for the MES Midmarket 100 for...
Anshar Labs Acquires Dealer World, Expanding Drivvr AI into Automotive Retail
Anshar Labs announced it has acquired Dealer World, an established automotive marketing and dealer solutions company, and positioned it under Drivvr AI LLC, the firm’s automotive technology company. The acquisition brings 18 years of dealer relationships and industry expertise into Anshar Labs’ portfolio of AI-driven software businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dan Moore has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Drivvr AI. Moore joined Dealer World three years ago and previously helped build VistaDash through two successful exits. He will lead Drivvr AI’s strategy, product development, and go-to-market operations, with Dealer World continuing as the company’s automotive marketing...
Quadric Extends Series C to $46M with Second Close led by World Bank’s IFC
Quadric announced the second close of its Series C as it accelerates deployment of its programmable AI chip platform. Designed to run any AI model directly on the device, Quadric’s technology supports a growing shift toward secure, locally controlled AI infrastructure. Led by the International Finance Corporation, the round brings Quadric’s Series C to $46 million, with total capital raised reaching $90 million. The capital will expand Quadric’s support and go-to-market teams for existing customers in automotive, AI PCs, and enterprise, and incoming customers in humanoid robotics, wearables, and networking. Existing investors increased their investment in this close: Pear VC,...
Adidas shifts $512 million global media account to new agency Omnicom
Adidas has shifted its global media agency business, reportedly worth $512m, following a competitive pitch, that included Omnicom Media Group, WPP and Publicis Groupe, in the final pitch. Omnicom won the business, which includes the mandate for global media strategy, planning and buying, along with consumer insights, measurement and cross-market media coordination across adidas’ international operations. The previous incumbent was WPP’s Essence MediaCom, which held the account for eight years, winning the business in 2018. MediaCom won the business from Dentsu-owned Carat. Marketing Interactive reports that the business will be led by PHD, which was awarded the Media Grand Prix at...
Empathy | How Kind Candor Builds Culture writes Gary ‘Vee’ Vaynerchuk
Kind candor is one skill I’m still working to develop…it was part of my book Twelve and a Half, as a “half,” because it’s a vulnerability, or the biggest weakness among my strengths. Unlike some other traits like gratitude and tenacity, which were a major part of my DNA growing up, kind candor doesn’t come as naturally to me. I’m still learning to deploy it in life and business every day. Before we can understand kind candor, we first need to define the second term in the phrase. Candor(noun)The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness. I can...
SA consumers save R12.5 million as Refreshi rescues 200,000 meals from landfill in just one year
South Africans have saved R12.5 million on groceries while preventing 200,000 meals from ending up in landfill through Refreshi, a local startup that built a surplus-food marketplace that has expanded from just 35 partner stores to 700 nationwide in the space of a year. The startup has released its very first annual Grocery Savings Impact Report, revealing how the sale of quality surplus food at discounted prices (instead of throwing it away) is helping South African households stretch their grocery budgets while creating a new revenue stream for retailers. Through its app, Refreshi connects consumers with quality surplus food from...
Backups alone won’t save you: Dariel warns businesses to rethink recovery before disaster strikes
Isolation, testing, and ownership – not just backup jobs – determine whether a business survives an incident, says Dariel’s Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator South African businesses are increasingly confident in their backup systems – until the moment they actually need to use them. According to Mandi Pietersen, Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator at Dariel, having a backup is not the same as being able to recover. “A completed backup job tells you almost nothing,” says Pietersen. “The only thing that matters is whether you can restore what you need, when you need it, within a timeframe the business can...
Internet Usage for Kids – Teaching Your Children Responsibility in the Age of Technology
There was a time when being online did not seem quite natural for kids. But this era has passed. Today, kids use the internet for research, learning, and educational videos on YouTube. So kids spend most of their time on screens,which leads to exposure to hazardous threats, including fraudulent content, scams, and mature or inappropriate sites. It does not mean you should be afraid to use technology. Instead, you have to establish a healthier guideline to educate kids about sensible tech usage. As for UNICEF’s report, by the year 2026, children expect that government institutions, schools, and their families will...