By Maureen Phiri, GM Sales at Oxyon People Solutions The transport and logistics industry is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by advancements in sustainable vehicles, autonomous technologies, and intelligent mobility solutions. From electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to drones and AI-driven logistics, these innovations promise to reshape the industry. However, the successful adoption

By Viren Sookhun, Managing Director at Oxyon People Solutions The global workforce is undergoing a profound transformation, with the gig economy dramatically altering the way people work and how businesses manage their talent needs. The rise of project-based employment, even at senior levels, is challenging traditional notions of work – particularly across growing sectors like

By Viren Sookhun, MD at Oxyon People Solutions The world is poised on the cusp of major technological revolution, with new applications for existing technologies and advancements in multiple areas, from quantum computing to extended reality (XR) to clean energy. In South Africa, this offers significant opportunity to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and create

By Viren Sookhun, Managing Director at Oxyon People Solutions Africa is at a turning point, with the potential to shift from being a supplier of raw materials to becoming a leader in advanced manufacturing, particularly in the growing green hydrogen market. For this transformation to happen, African countries must work together, combining their resources and

By Maureen Phiri, GM Sales at OXYON People Solutions Infrastructure development is a critical priority for South Africa’s growth and economic prosperity, and government focus in this sector creates significant opportunity. Major projects like renewable energy initiatives, SANRAL and Transnet upgrades, Gautrain expansions, and other infrastructure developments are driving activity and creating additional momentum in

By Maureen Phiri, Sales Manager at OXYON People Solutions Numerous global studies highlight the critical role that increased diversity and inclusion play in innovation and business success. Despite this, in many sectors, particularly those related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), women remain underrepresented, especially in leadership positions, and face challenges related to equitable

By Viren Sookhun, MD at Oxyon Steel is one of the most commonly manufactured materials in the world, because it has such a wide variety of uses – steel is everywhere, from construction to vehicles, home goods to robotics. Steel production is also hugely carbon intensive, representing a significant proportion of global man-made carbon emissions.

By Viren Sookhun, MD at Oxyon Renewable energy projects have been responsible for significant job creation on a global scale, highlighted by statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023, which shows that renewable energy jobs soared to 13.7 million in 2022. The energy transition is also expected to create

By Viren Sookhun, MD at Oxyon Lithium, nickel, and cobalt are three of the key minerals used in the manufacture of electronic vehicle (EV) batteries, and all of these minerals are mined in Southern Africa. However, the raw materials are exported, and batteries are then manufactured in other countries, with the finished product being shipped

By Viren Sookhun, Managing Director at Oxyon Implementing sustainable and renewable energy solutions has become critical in assuring South Africa’s future, and one of the avenues being explored is the use of solar power. However, while several solar photovoltaic (PV) farms have been constructed or are in the process of being planned for, coupled with