by Kathy Gibson | Nov 18, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
By Kathy Gibson – The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the move to smart cities, factories and homes is driving a massive uptake of technologies like 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). The strain this places on...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The merits of hybrid work models have been extensively debated over the past months and it appears to have emerged as the most ideal solution for both employers and employees. Hybrid work offers a best of both worlds scenario – the flexibility of working from home...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Legislative reforms are making South Africa’s energy sector greener and more competitive, which will encourage economic growth and help the country meet its climate change commitments. By Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel The focus on clean energy in COP26...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
After 18 months of close confinement, pandemic fatigue is conspiring with the usual end-of-year fatigue that starts setting in round about now. By Ameen Hassen, head: shari’ah banking for Standard Bank Group The result is a heavy combination that could prove doubly...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Although South Africa’s economy has shown some signs of recovery, the true cost of the disruption and violence in July this year must still be calculated. It is against this backdrop, that many small business owners are hoping to recover some lost ground during the...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Businesses have been through a lot in the last 18 months. As we near the end of 2021, a year that has put many to the test, it is useful to pause and reflect on lessons learned that might be applied in the new year. There are numerous advantages to reflecting on what...
