Combining licensing, implementation and asset management in one integrated approach SoftwareOne and Plat4mation have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated approach to ServiceNow, combining licensing, implementation and governed asset management into a single, cohesive strategy for customers across a broad range of industries and sectors. The partnership strengthens both companies’ ability to support diverse organisations, including those operating in complex and highly regulated environments, who increasingly look for a partner that combines commercial expertise with proven ServiceNow delivery. Through a shared go-to-market and delivery approach, SoftwareOne and Plat4mation help organisations move away from fragmented tooling toward a more...
IVECO and PETRONAS Lubricants International Renew Long-Standing Partnership
IVECO, one of Europe’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, and PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) have officially renewed their long-standing strategic partnership for an additional five years. The agreement extends the partnership through 2032, reinforcing a collaboration that has driven innovation, performance, and sustainability in the commercial transport sector for more than 50 years. The renewal ensures the continued supply and joint engineering of a comprehensive range of lubricants designed for commercial vehicles. From advanced engine oils to transmission fluids, brake fluids and coolants, PLI and IVECO will continue to formulate solutions specifically engineered to meet the demanding operational requirements of IVECO’s commercial vehicle portfolio...
admyt launches SA’s first card-linked parking reward benefit with Discovery Bank
admyt announced that Discovery Bank cardholders will receive an automatic parking refund in Ðiscovery Miles every time they park with admyt and shop in-store. The benefit is now available across admyt’s network of more than 80 malls nationwide. Building on a successful festive-season activation, this first-for-South-Africa collaboration is now an ongoing benefit. It is the first time card-linked rewards have been directly tied to parking behaviour at this scale, transforming parking from a grudge cost into an effortless benefit for cardholders. Discovery Bank Gold, Platinum, Black and Purple Suite clients qualify for this parking benefit, where monthly refund thresholds apply. Gold or...
TransBridj proves South Africa’s property market is ready for digital-first bridging funding
South Africa’s first fully digitised bridging funding platform reviews the past year having facilitated millions in funding, onboarded thousands of users, and partnered with close to 100 attorney firms. Johannesburg, South Africa – 7 July 2026 – TransBridj, South Africa’s first fully digitised bridging funding platform for the property market, says that the last year of operation has demonstrated clear and growing demand for a smarter way to move property deals forward. Having facilitated millions in bridging funding, supported hundreds of completed property transactions, and grown to thousands of registered users with close to 100 partnering attorney firms on board,...
Metrofile launches docuForce and helps businesses eliminate document chaos
New document management and workflow automation platform unifies paper and electronic files with legally compliant e-signatures, secure cloud storage and audit-ready compliance built in. Johannesburg, South Africa – 29 June 2026 – Metrofile today announced the launch of docuForce, a comprehensive document management and workflow automation platform purpose-built for businesses that need to bring order, security and compliance to operational documents. Brad Dallas, Managing Director, Metrofile says: “As businesses continue to grapple with growing volumes of both physical and digital information, inefficient filing systems, and increasing regulatory requirements, docuForce delivers a smarter approach to managing this information throughout the entire...
Why SQD-Mini LED Is the Display Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting For
For years, the evolution of display technology has been defined by trade offs. OLED has delivered exceptional contrast and deep blacks, while Mini LED has pushed brightness and screen size to new levels. Yet no single technology has fully balanced both light control and colour precision at scale, often requiring consumers to compromise between luminance, colour stability, and long term performance. SQD-Mini LED marks a significant step forward in resolving this challenge. SQD-Mini LED combines advanced Mini LED backlighting with Super Quantum Dot technology, an enhanced material layer that refines how light is converted into colour. By improving this interaction...
Rhino Energy Solutions named finalist for SAPVIA empowerment through skills award
Sandton-based solar EPC+M recognised for a decade-long, promote-from-within training culture that has turned installers, learners and school leavers into engineers, project managers and executives. 7 July 2026 – Rhino Energy Solutions, a South African solar EPC+M company building the country’s renewable energy infrastructure since 2007, has been named a finalist in the Empowerment Through Skills Award at the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) Industry Awards. The nomination puts a spotlight on a training culture that has quietly reshaped careers across the company’s 116-strong workforce. At any given time, 60 to 70 of Rhino’s employees, more than half the company,...
Cannes Lions Fest | Heineken is Creative Brand of the Year at Cannes 2026
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has wrapped up with the announcement of Heineken as Creative Brand of the Year, alongside its Film Lions winners and annual rankings of the year’s top agencies and networks. After judges reviewed 1,469 Film Lions entries, 45 Lions were awarded, including two Grand Prix for Claude by Mother London’s Can I Get a Six Pack Quickly? and How Can I Communicate Better with My Mom?. The top agencies and networks of the year were also announced with Heineken being named the Creative Brand of the Year. Network of the Year: Independent Network of the Year: Agency...
Leadership | The race to remove friction from South Africa’s property transfer process
The South African property market has made significant strides in digitisation over the past decade, yet for many homebuyers, sellers, banks, and attorneys, the property transfer journey remains a process defined by paperwork, delays, fragmented communication, and administrative bottlenecks. While consumers have become accustomed to digital-first experiences in sectors such as banking, retail, and insurance, property transactions still often involve multiple stakeholders operating across disconnected systems. The result is slower turnaround times, increased operational costs, and a higher risk of errors or fraud. According to Avinash Maharaj, Head: Digital Product Strategy at e4, the next phase of transformation in the...
Oracle Adds New Fusion Agentic Applications to Help Customers Improve Supply Chain Performance
Oracle today announced four new Fusion Agentic Applications that will help organizations improve supply chain performance by increasing inventory visibility, reducing supplier and operational impact, and improving manufacturing efficiency. Built into Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM), the new agentic applications are powered by coordinated teams of specialized AI agents that are outcome-driven, proactive, reasoning-based, and engineered for enterprise execution. In addition, to help organizations further increase supply chain resilience, Oracle is also introducing new inventory optimization capabilities. “Supply chain leaders are under increasing pressure to improve service levels, control costs, and respond faster to disruption amid ongoing economic and operational uncertainty,”...