{"id":10841,"date":"2025-11-07T15:10:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/?post_type=event_report&#038;p=10841"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T12:11:30","slug":"conference-highlights","status":"publish","type":"event_report","link":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/event-report\/post-event-report-2025\/conference-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"SPW Conference Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10841\" class=\"elementor elementor-10841\" data-elementor-post-type=\"event_report\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ff740 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"62ff740\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f8b42e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f8b42e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28f3780 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28f3780\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-514fdc6 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-align-center elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"514fdc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Conference Day 1<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">TUESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2025<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbed850 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fbed850\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93d8767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93d8767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>OPENING REMARKS FROM YOUR MC | Stepping Into the Arena<\/strong><\/p><p>Welcome to the arena! Enkromelle kicks off this high-energy conference with a powerful call to action.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a5c80 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"c7a5c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1403 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/enkromelle-andrew\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8278\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/enkromelle-andrew\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tEnkromelle Andrew\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Leadership Speaker, The Master of Ceremonies<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9962965 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"9962965\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mrXtsNAnS5A\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370caaf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"370caaf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2f3bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d2f3bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>KICKOFF | Let the Game Begin<\/b><\/p><p>Bernie sets the tone for the conference, welcoming you to a day of game-changing conversations. As the whistle blows, it&#8217;s time to unlock your procurement potential and gear up for innovation, insight, and inspiration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa5c942 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"fa5c942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1409 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/bernie-van-niekerk\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bernie-Van-Niekerk-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1410\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bernie-Van-Niekerk-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bernie-Van-Niekerk-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bernie-Van-Niekerk-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bernie-Van-Niekerk-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bernie-Van-Niekerk.png 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/bernie-van-niekerk\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tBernie Van Niekerk\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Editor, Smart Procurement<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9c3a61 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"d9c3a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7GlTV2Pf21I%20\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b48a21 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b48a21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc21928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc21928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>OPENING ADDRESS | The Long Game: Procurement\u2019s Role in Driving Enterprise Development (ESD) Success<\/strong><\/p><p>Two decades into South Africa\u2019s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) journey, has it delivered on its promise? Join Absa Group to explore the data, reflect on the impact of ESD over the past 20 years, and assess its transformative role in industry and communities. Gain insights into the successes, challenges, and future of ESD in shaping a thriving South African economy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8117329 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"8117329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4159 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/kgalaletso-tlhoaele-2\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KK-obj_5921-60b8fc4d435af-3-294x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9208\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KK-obj_5921-60b8fc4d435af-3-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KK-obj_5921-60b8fc4d435af-3-768x784.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KK-obj_5921-60b8fc4d435af-3-600x613.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/KK-obj_5921-60b8fc4d435af-3.jpg 793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/kgalaletso-tlhoaele-2\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tKgalaletso K Tlhoaele\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Executive: Enterprise Development, Absa Group<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e49776 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"7e49776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W9wnwD8BbpQ\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3668381 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3668381\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9de26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9de26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>SETTING THE SCENE | Global Supply Chains in Flux: What the Year Ahead Holds for De-Globalization, Near-Shoring, Tariffs &amp; Supply Uncertainty<\/strong><\/p><p>Dive into the complexities of global sourcing in this compelling opening session. With de-globalization, near-shoring, rising tariffs, and persistent supply chain uncertainty reshaping markets, how can South African businesses stay ahead? Join our distinguished economist to explore the trends, risks, and strategies driving procurement in 2025. Equip yourself with insights to build resilient, tariff-smart supply chains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44d0748 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"44d0748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e91b146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e91b146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>OPENING KEYNOTE | Setting the Stage: Game On, Leading Procurement\u2019s New Era of Innovation &amp; Impact<\/strong><\/p><p>It\u2019s game time for procurement. As global markets evolve and challenges intensify, procurement is no longer just a function\u2014it\u2019s a strategic powerhouse. In this energising keynote, Linda Reddy explores how agility, innovation, and fearless decision-making are reshaping the role of procurement in modern business. Discover how to lead like a champion, foster dynamic teams, and ignite transformation through procurement. 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explore the critical intersections between the physical and financial supply chains and delve into the transformative power of Supply Chain Finance (SCF) in driving resilience, sustainability, and improved cash flow. Drawing on real-world case studies and emerging trends, the presentation will culminate in a provocative question for all attendees: Do you have <br \/>Supply Chain Finance at the heart of your supply chains?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55fab0b elementor-grid-2 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"55fab0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/emuel-schoeman\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tEmuel Schoeman\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>MD and Head of Working Capital, Addendum<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8873 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/samantha-smith\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samantha-1-1-300x256.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9514\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samantha-1-1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samantha-1-1-768x656.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samantha-1-1-600x512.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samantha-1-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/samantha-smith\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tSamantha Smith\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Executive Head: Treasury and 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This session will showcase success stories, highlight measurable ROI, and provide valuable insights into the future of digital procurement and operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc05d12 elementor-grid-2 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"bc05d12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1932 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/belinda-west\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Belinda-West-1-292x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9006\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Belinda-West-1-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Belinda-West-1-768x789.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Belinda-West-1-600x617.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Belinda-West-1.jpg 792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/belinda-west\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tBelinda West\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Head of Non Trade Procurement, Woolworths<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9008 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/caroline-lacocque\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Caroline-Lacocque-1-300x269.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9305\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Caroline-Lacocque-1-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Caroline-Lacocque-1-600x537.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Caroline-Lacocque-1.jpg 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/caroline-lacocque\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tCaroline Lacocque\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Regional Vice President of Sales for Benelux, Nordics, Middle East &#038; 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b16bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1b16bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>PANEL DISCUSSION | Mastering the Game: Thought Leadership In Public Procurement<\/b><\/p><p>Public procurement is at a critical crossroads\u2014navigating a shifting legislative framework, the new Act, and the ongoing PPPFA debate, all while meeting pressing service delivery obligations. This session tackles the governance conundrum head-on, exploring how to bring calm, clarity, and direction amid complexity. Through thought leadership, real collaboration, and smarter use of technology, we ask: how do we bring order to the chaos and elevate procurement as a driver of public value?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffac032 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ffac032\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">  \t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider__text elementor-divider__element\">  \t\t\t\tModerator\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Director: Supply Chain Management, Governance and Compliance, Limpopo Provincial Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4600 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/jainthree-sankar\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jainthree-Sankar_photo-cropped-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4601\" alt=\"\" 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target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tJainthree Sankar\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Procurement Alchemist, ProcuRenew<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1497 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/nadia-ebrahim\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1693239733695-e1693429617568-277x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2006\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1693239733695-e1693429617568-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1693239733695-e1693429617568-600x650.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1693239733695-e1693429617568-945x1024.jpg 945w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1693239733695-e1693429617568-768x832.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1693239733695-e1693429617568.jpg 1288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/nadia-ebrahim\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tNadia Ebrahim\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Chief Director: Asset Management (Acting), Western Cape Provincial Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8998 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-corporate-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/vule-nemukula\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Vuledzani-Nemukula-1-300x295.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9255\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Vuledzani-Nemukula-1-300x295.jpg 300w, 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data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XyoTmOsYOEU\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e04974e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e04974e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b7130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78b7130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PRESENTATION | Power Play: Unpacking the True Impact of the New Public Procurement Act<\/strong><\/p><p>South Africa\u2019s Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024, signed into law on 23 July 2024, is set to reshape the procurement landscape, driving economic growth and transparency while tackling corruption. Join Shaun Scott, a leading procurement policy expert, as he unpacks the Act\u2019s transformative potential. This session will help you navigate the unfolding scenarios for the Act and chart a way forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ede923 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"7ede923\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" 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https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Shaun-Scott.jpg 545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/shaun-scott\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tShaun Scott\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Managing Director, WiL<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd95ff7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"bd95ff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div 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data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6FaBCiBdPcc\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04b9ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b04b9ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0c76f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0c76f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PRESENTATION | Level Up: Strategic Public Procurement to Unlock Private Sector Investment in Infrastructure \u2013 Are We Game?<\/strong><\/p><p>Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development and a key catalyst for intra- and cross-border trade. To accelerate delivery and unlock value, the state must adopt strategic, forward-thinking procurement approaches that go beyond compliance. This session explores how innovative regulatory strategies can attract private sector investment into critical infrastructure \u2013 from roads and rail to ports, energy, and trade-enabling assets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad425b3 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"ad425b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N2KRCunLio8\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e838f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6e838f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2c61b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2c61b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>CLOSING PRESENTATION | Let\u2019s Get Our Hands into Sustainable Procurement: From Policy to Practice<\/strong><\/p><p>Sustainable procurement is no longer just a policy statement \u2014 it\u2019s a mandate. This session dives into ISO 20400, tender evaluation, and crafting the right specifications, offering practical implementation strategies to move beyond theory and embed sustainability in everyday procurement\u00a0decisions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18493e1 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"18493e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"02b95b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6HslshB9xks\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d638a23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d638a23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc0cfdb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc0cfdb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4bc8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c4bc8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CORPORATE SOURCING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e0df8 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-center elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"64e0df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  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https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lerato-Sebata-1-1-2-600x581.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lerato-Sebata-1-1-2.jpeg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/lerato-sebata\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tLerato Sebata\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Chief Executive Officer, ROI Group<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0374e23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0374e23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0658500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0658500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>PANEL DISCUSSION | Strategy in Action: Reimagining Procurement Through a Strategic Lens<\/b><\/p><p>Procurement has entered a new playing field. With the golden decade of easy value wins behind us, leaders now face a more complex and volatile landscape shaped by global disruptions, evolving ecosystems, and emerging digital technologies.<\/p><p>In this high-impact panel, top procurement trailblazers reveal the game-changing strategies that redefined their business models, unlocked hidden value, and elevated procurement from a back-office function to a strategic powerhouse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6eb79 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ca6eb79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">  \t\t\t<span 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href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/lerato-sebata\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tLerato Sebata\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Chief Executive Officer, ROI Group<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c10d05 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6c10d05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">  \t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider__text elementor-divider__element\">  \t\t\t\tPanelists\t\t\t\t<\/span>  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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9489 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-knowledge-hub category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/hulisani-basil-mukwevho\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hulisani-Mukwevho-1.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9569\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/hulisani-basil-mukwevho\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tHulisani Basil Mukwevho\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Head of Procurement (MSO),  PepsiCo South Africa<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9263 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/christopher-georgiou\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Christopher-Georgiou-300x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9407\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Christopher-Georgiou-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Christopher-Georgiou-600x500.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Christopher-Georgiou.jpg 717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/christopher-georgiou\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tChristopher Georgiou\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>ISM Group Procurement Executive &#8211; Tower lead, Massmart<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9199 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-corporate-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/lenushka-parannath\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lenushka-Parannath-1-300x283.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9201\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lenushka-Parannath-1-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lenushka-Parannath-1-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lenushka-Parannath-1-600x567.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Lenushka-Parannath-1.jpg 792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/lenushka-parannath\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tLenushka Parannath\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Head of Procurement, Bidvest International Logistics<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8872 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-corporate-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/busisiwe-thusi\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Busi-Thusi-picture-2-286x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8914\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Busi-Thusi-picture-2-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Busi-Thusi-picture-2-975x1024.jpg 975w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Busi-Thusi-picture-2-768x807.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Busi-Thusi-picture-2-600x630.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Busi-Thusi-picture-2.jpg 1052w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/busisiwe-thusi\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tBusisiwe Thusi\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Head of Procurement, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8420 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-corporate-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/nolly-mangolele\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nolly-Mangolele-300x239.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9015\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nolly-Mangolele-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nolly-Mangolele-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nolly-Mangolele-600x478.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nolly-Mangolele.jpg 796w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/nolly-mangolele\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tNolly Mangolele\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Head of Procurement Sub- Saharan Africa, BAT<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4507 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-corporate-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/vusi-matsebula\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vusumutiwendvodza-Matsebula-1-300x259.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9331\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vusumutiwendvodza-Matsebula-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vusumutiwendvodza-Matsebula-1-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vusumutiwendvodza-Matsebula-1-600x518.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vusumutiwendvodza-Matsebula-1.jpg 791w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/vusi-matsebula\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tVusi Matsebula\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Chief Executive Officer, Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2200da8 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2200da8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AHB_UC8gy4U\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7362405 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7362405\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430c573 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"430c573\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PRESENTATION | Levelling Up the Supply Chain: Tackling Third Party Risk &amp; ESG in Banking Procurement or Procurement<\/strong><\/p><p>This session unpacks how South African banks\/Institutions are stepping up to build sustainable, future-fit supply chains\u2014by integrating ESG into sourcing strategies, reverse logistics, and carbon footprint reduction. Explore how leading institutions are managing Third Party Risk while driving measurable impact across the value chain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e65a53 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"5e65a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9335\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ronald-Flockhart-1-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ronald-Flockhart-1-768x801.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ronald-Flockhart-1-600x626.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Ronald-Flockhart-1.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/ronald-flockhart\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tRonald Flockhart\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Group Head, Sourcing &#038; Category Management, FNB<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32be7e5 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"32be7e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-15h30-Asheen-and-Ronald-SPW-2025-GP_Speaker-Presentation-Slides_RF-2.pptx\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4dde2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c4dde2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5598fdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5598fdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PRESENTATION | Procurement Cost Transformation in the Era of AI<\/strong><\/p><p>Leveraging AI for a step change in efficiency and cost optimisation across key procurement capabilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3a03ea elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"c3a03ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/goitseona-raseroka\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tGoitseona Raseroka\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Supply Chain and Operations Principal Director, Accenture Strategy and Consulting<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfcef1 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1bfcef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4HB1EvnuKUY\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4b2225 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f4b2225\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95c6f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95c6f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>CLOSING PRESENTATION | Game On: Redefining Africa\u2019s Trade Playbook in a Shifting Global Landscape<\/strong><\/p><p>In an era of rising trade tensions and shifting global alliances, African nations must step up with bold, strategic trade moves. This session explores how the diversification of trade partnerships, enhanced intra-African trade through AfCFTA, and targeted diplomatic engagement can shield the continent from external shocks like tariffs and sanctions.<\/p><p>We\u2019ll also examine the power of value addition \u2014 turning raw materials into high-value exports \u2014 as a critical lever to build resilience and global competitiveness.<\/p><p>Game On means it\u2019s time to rewrite the rules and take control of Africa\u2019s trade destiny.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa8b7db elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"aa8b7db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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\/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/yashodh-singh\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tYashodh Singh\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Senior Principle, Source to Pay &#038; Supply Chain Technology Solutions Advisory,<br \/> Coupa Software<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ebded7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"7ebded7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9N42UnucRKI\" target=\"_blank\">    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Watch Video<\/span>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b49e484 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b49e484\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b4002 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6b4002\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PRESENTATION | Beyond Automation: Architecting the Organisation of the Future<\/strong><\/p><p>In this moment-critical keynote, Amy explores how to move beyond asking whether AI will replace jobs, and instead focus on building human+machine engines that amplify connection while leveraging technology. Drawing on powerful stories from industries like mining, sport, finance and retail, Amy shows that true transformation doesn\u2019t start with technology: it starts with agency. Audiences will gain practical strategies to build adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and technically-fluent teams who are equipped for the next economy. In a world where everything can be automated, this talk is a powerful reminder that the future remains profoundly human.<\/p><p><em>Following Amy\u2019s thought provoking talk, we will host a panel discussion with Kevin Lomax, Pascalle Albrecht and Amy where they will discuss how the travel industry and financial services are managing the ambiguity of incorporating AI, whilst maintaining the highly important human touch.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d98da elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-left elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"77d98da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/amy-hervey\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tAmy Hervey\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Founder, Architech<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4156 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/kevin-lomax\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-300x294.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4157\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-1024x1004.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-768x753.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-1536x1506.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-2048x2008.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Kevin-Lomax-photo-600x588.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/kevin-lomax\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tKevin Lomax\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Senior Vice President and Managing Director, South Africa, Wings<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8345 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-plenary category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/pascalle-albrecht\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pascalle-Albrecht-3-300x293.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9338\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pascalle-Albrecht-3-300x293.jpg 300w, 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data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-132e106 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"132e106\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PANEL DISCUSSION | Game Changers for Growth: Unlocking the Missing Middle Through Industry Collaboration<\/strong><\/p><p>In the high-stakes arena of economic transformation, the \u201cmissing middle\u201d \u2014 high-growth SMEs with turnovers between R50 million and R500 million \u2014 face unique challenges. 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data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79fb6cb elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-left elementor-posts--align-center elementor-grid-tablet-1 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"79fb6cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/enkromelle-andrew\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8278\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Enkromelle-Andrew-cropped.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/enkromelle-andrew\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tEnkromelle Andrew\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Leadership Speaker, The Master of Ceremonies<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f8703 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8f8703\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">  \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec7d07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ec7d07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>PANEL DISCUSSION: Treasury Tight Five: Building a Winning Pack to Tackle Regulation Head-On<\/strong><\/p><p>In the high-stakes game of public finance, Heads of Treasury are the forwards in the scrum \u2014 driving compliance, holding the line, and executing the play for fiscal stability and regulatory execution.<\/p><p>This power huddle unpacks:<\/p><p>How to ensure a seamless handoff from the Act to the regulations \u2014 like a well-timed pass under pressure.<br \/>Whether Treasuries are truly playing their custodian role, or if the ball is being dropped.<br \/>The challenges that test even the most seasoned players on the field.<br \/>What guidance, strategies, and roadmaps can strengthen the implementation playbook.<br \/>And most importantly \u2014 how to formalise a high-performance team across all Treasuries, united in purpose, execution, and resilience.<\/p><p>Like in rugby, winning requires discipline, strategy, and teamwork.<br \/>Game On \u2013 let\u2019s lead from the front.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-886b4c3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_text elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"886b4c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">  \t\t\t\t<div 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https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Betty-Rakubu.jpg 793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/betty-rakubu\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tBetty Rakubu\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Chief Director, Limpopo Provincial Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4131 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/isac-smith-2\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Isac-Smith-2-300x240.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8512\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Isac-Smith-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Isac-Smith-2-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Isac-Smith-2-600x481.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Isac-Smith-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/isac-smith-2\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tIsac Smith\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Deputy Director General: Governance and Asset Management, Western Cape Provincial Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-9056 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/mzuvikile-mququ\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mzuvikile-Mququ-300x242.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-9073\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mzuvikile-Mququ-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mzuvikile-Mququ-1024x824.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mzuvikile-Mququ-768x618.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mzuvikile-Mququ-600x483.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mzuvikile-Mququ.jpg 1057w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/mzuvikile-mququ\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tMzuvikile Mququ\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Director: Supply Chain Management, Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4153 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/owen-witbooi\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Owen-Witbooi-1-235x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8321\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Owen-Witbooi-1-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Owen-Witbooi-1.png 389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/owen-witbooi\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tOwen Witbooi\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Deputy Director General, Gauteng Provincial Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4647 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/phale-naake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4648\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mr-Phale-Naake-photo-cropped.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>  \t\t<\/a>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">  \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">  \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/phale-naake\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t\tPhale Naake\t\t\t<\/a>  \t\t<\/h3>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">  \t\t\t<p>Director Strategic Procurement, Government Travel Services, National Treasury<\/p> \t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t\t<\/article>  \t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8428 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-sector category-speakers\" role=\"listitem\">  \t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/walter-molelekwa\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>  \t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Walter-Molelekwa-300x295.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-8594\" alt=\"\" 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