by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Rowen Pillai – South Africa stands at a pivotal moment, where the transformative power of AI intersects with the urgent need for economic revitalisation. While AI holds immense promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires a...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Thought Leadership
In his State of the Nation Address, themed “A nation that works for all,” President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting small businesses as a key driver of economic growth and job creation. The address included the...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Successive monthly fuel price hikes since November 2024 and again this February, coupled with a weakening rand, paint a challenging economic landscape for local businesses. Adding to these pressures is the returned threat of loadshedding after nearly 10 months,...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Before the 2024 general elections many South African businesses were concerned about the impact of global conflict, rising inflation and the risks of ongoing power outages and potential social unrest on their businesses. Some of these risks had a tangible impact like...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
As the world reels from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff trade war and a pending slowdown in economic growth across the world, South Africa’s ICT sector can use the opportunity to develop its own technologies. As a proud member of the African Union,...
