by Kathy Gibson | Jun 5, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The UK economy contracted by 2% in the first quarter of 2020 as lockdowns in response to the Covid-19 pandemic took their toll on activity. By Azad Zangana, senior European economist and strategist at global asset manager, Schroders The preliminary estimate was less...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 5, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Dr Mark Kelly, chief scientist and chemist at Biodx, has issued a warning against the toxic chemicals used in spray tunnels. “With the world bursting to get out of lockdown and South Africans slowly trickling back to their workplaces, the health of their workers is...
by Kathy Gibson | May 29, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Just weeks after winding down their operations, companies are being asked to restart their engines at an unprecedented rate as lockdown rules are gradually relaxed. By Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Accenture in Africa The challenge is complicated by uncertainties about the...
by Kathy Gibson | May 29, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Even as South Africa moves to Level 3 lockdown, in the hotspots of Cape Town and Johannesburg, there is still uncertainty for many small businesses. Even at Level 3, 75% of small businesses still have enormous restrictions on rights. “You cannot improve the health and...
by Kathy Gibson | May 29, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Big businesses can play a key role in rejuvenating the South African small business sector, and in helping the entire economy to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic by using their enterprise and supplier development (ESD) spends smartly in the coming...
by Kathy Gibson | May 29, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Many South Africans who had to start working from home due to the national coronavirus lockdown imposed on businesses will not yet be able to claim “home office expenses”. By Darren Britz, admitted attorney; and Laurence Mbokwane, tax consultant at Tax Consulting SA...
