by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
South African retailers are being hit hard by load shedding. Costs have gone up and trading has come down. The Foschini Group (TFG), in a trading update in March, estimated that its retail turnover has decreased by about R1,5-billion and spent R200-million on...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives in South Africa, ranking among the top causes of death. In addition, the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa has reported that almost one-tenth of all fires stem from electrical sources. “However, many South...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
In a difficult economic environment, it may make sense to downsize your business rather than closing doors altogether. Load shedding, inflation, and the current high interest rate environment have left little disposable income in consumers’ pockets making it very...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Looking to take your business to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these 60 tips will help you make the most of your resources and achieve your business goals. So, you want to take your business up a notch, but don’t...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Should information technology companies seeking to do business with South Africa’s governments and municipalities be compelled by law to place their source code in escrow? According to the managing director of a leading software escrow provider locally and the author...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 11, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Two recent cases brought to the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court have highlighted that the courts will ultimately uphold the dismissal of an employee who, although not ill, has claimed sick leave, because it undermines the trust relationship. By Dumisani Ndiweni,...
