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10 Q & A: SMARTOPS SOLUTIONS Mahene Patrice Benzane, geologist-turned-CEO
12 PROFILE: SMARTOPS SOLUTIONS Mahene Patrice Benzane ' s vision for a sustainable future
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14 PROFILE: SMARTOPS SOLUTIONS Tshego Milanzi shapes mining with engineering expertise
16 PROFILE: SMARTOPS SOLUTIONS Leading the way in digital transformation
20 Q & A: IAMS POWERHOUSE CONSULTING Marie Sebueng is on a mission to empower African leaders
22 Q & A: VODACOM How Mariam Cassim transformed a struggling division into a multi-billion-rand business
26 Q & A: UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA Vice-Chancellor Prof Thoko Mayekiso on leading University of Mpumalanga
30 Entrepreneurial leadership: top tips
34 Redefining success through lifelong learning
38 Q & A: ICEBOLETHU GROUP Dr Nomfundo Mcoyi: from educator to visionary leader
40 PROFILE: REDPANDA MD at redPanda Software: Gerhard Nortjé, a retailer born and bred
42 AI in Africa
46 Q & A: MAB GROUP CEO & Founder Pinagare Mogodi speaks about mining for a better future
48 Harnessing AI to combat financial crimes
50 PROFILE: RIO LARGO Nick and Brenda Wilkinson, olive oil experts
52 PROFILE: LOOP CEO Kimberley Taylor reshapes logistics
54 Why a South African Wealth Tax will hurt the poor and kill jobs
58 PROFILE: EAGLE DOUGH BUDDIES Two brothers Sipho and Believe Mavundla are‘ baking’ their way to success
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60 Q & A: INTEGRATED GEOSCIENCE SOLUTIONS David Khoza drives AI innovation in mining.
62 Aliging ESG measures within industry
66 Q & A: QUADCARE Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe revolutionising healthcare through empathy
70 Embrace the side hustle boom
72 PROFILE: TEAM BUILDING INSTITUTE( TBI) Chris Heunis and Robbie Verkuyl transform learning
74 Q & A TEKWECOMM MD Lilian Kistan connecting communities
76 How QSEs can benefit from ISO standardisation
78 ADVERTORIAL: ARMSCOR Your trusted partner in defence and security
80 Landmark agreement boost South Africa Tech presence abroad
82 Q & A: PRAGMA Bani Kgosana rebuilding SA’ s infrastructure with local solutions
84 FICA compliance: Why the time for accountability is now
86 PROFILE: LESEDI NUCLEAR SERVICES Building, connecting and empowering the energy sector
88 South Africa powers the green hydrogen revolution in mining
90 Collaboration is key in solving mining effluent water challenges in SA
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