Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
Editor’ s Note
HELLO NEW YEAR!
Stepping into 2026, SA enters the year with a renewed sense of purpose. With the G20 Presidency now officially wrapped up, the country’ s focus shifts to another major moment on the continental calendar – Mining Indaba is returning to Cape Town this February. This year feels different. The conversations are edging away from broad ambitions and moving toward action – real progress across Africa’ s mineral value chain, backed by years of groundwork.
But the economic narrative isn’ t only centred on mining. Activity across the continent remains energetic, with investment into Africa continuing to build. More companies are looking at opportunities beyond South Africa’ s borders, diversifying risk while unlocking faster growth markets. And as always, infrastructure remains a defining pillar. Industry leaders, including Pragma’ s Chief Revenue Officer Bani Kgosana, calls for political intent to translate into sustained, practical delivery.
Innovation remains at the forefront of sustainable operations across all industries. In this edition, we highlight how cutting-edge technological solutions enable transformation within the agricultural sector by enhancing efficiencies, lowering costs, and strengthening long-term growth.
We also unpack 12 key employment and remuneration trends to watch this year, alongside the ongoing rise of electric vehicles in South Africa, signalling shifts that will shape the decade ahead.
And with Mining Indaba on the horizon, a gentle reminder that registration is open. Wishing you all a blessed and prosperous year!
Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
Editor
2 INBOUND SA / JANUARY 2026