by Kathy Gibson | Oct 11, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The evolution of payment methods both reflects and enables the development of human commerce, culture and technology. From ancient bartering systems to modern digital transactions, the way people exchange value has undergone significant transformations. Today, the...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 11, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) recently published Eskom’s revenue application for the next three financial years, which is open for public comment until 1 November 2024. As South Africans contemplate the outrageous possibility of electricity tariff hikes...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 11, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
Trade credit insurance provides essential protection and peace of mind for businesses facing payment challenges. Trade credit insurance is not just about safeguarding against non-payment; it’s about ensuring stability and optimising cash flow. In the event that...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 11, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
Your small or medium-sized retail business has survived Covid-19, load shedding, and the cost of living crisis. Perhaps you’ve even managed to diversify your offering or buy new sites during the past few years, as challenging as they were. And now, with the economy...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 11, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
South Africa’s National Development Plan: Vision 2030 (NDP) serves as a blueprint for progress. Among the most prominent markers of progress are eliminating poverty, reducing inequality, supporting job creation and boosting the country’s competitiveness in the global...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 11, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
After months of frustration and economic strain, South Africans are finally breathing a sigh of relief with the 25 basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in September. Economists are now projecting another 125 basis point cuts by the...
