By Maureen Phiri, General Manager – Sales at Oxyon People Solutions Innovation in the mining sector has seen machinery become more powerful and technology evolve to help the industry to become safer and more efficient. Now, green hydrogen and automation are both poised to reshape the sector once more. Green hydrogen can help mining operations

By Jared Kangisser, CEO of KBC Health & Safety Operational Risk Management (ORM) is too often associated solely with the dramatic, large-scale incidents that occur in high-risk industries like mining and construction. Yet, under South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993), every employer is legally obligated to ensure a safe working

By Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Namibia is well positioned for significant growth and transformation. With major oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin, and a 40-well drilling campaign set to begin in 2027, the country has an opportunity to redefine its economic landscape. To support long-term prosperity, however, it is

By Donald McMillan, Managing Director at Allmed Healthcare Professionals South Africa’s healthcare system is under serious pressure. The sudden suspension of critical US funding has resulted in the loss of around 15,000 healthcare jobs – many of them linked to HIV/AIDS programmes that served as lifelines for vulnerable communities. Combined with broader public sector budget

The hidden risk in workplace health and safety. Why do so many organisations go to the trouble of developing health and safety policies, only to fall short when it comes to consistent implementation? Health and safety policies are critical for protecting employees, reducing workplace incidents, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Beyond this, well-executed policies

By Pierre Bekker, Director at Quyn International Outsourcing South Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. Driven by a commitment to cleaner energy and the swift uptake of solar power, the renewable energy sector is experiencing significant growth. This expansion, spearheaded by both established Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and private sector entities