by Kathy Gibson | Oct 4, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
As the global population continues to grow, with more people comes greater consumption of products, including electronics. This is contributing to concerns associated with e-waste, which has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams across the globe. By Cheryl...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The small business sector employs approximately 80% of South Africa’s workforce, but two in five of these businesses (37%) report stagnation or potential decline, which is alarming. Mentorship, however, could be the gamechanger South African entrepreneurs need,...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
South African small businesses are caught in several socioeconomic crosswinds – record-high petrol prices, electricity load shedding, and significant inflationary pressures. In the wake of the pandemic, what has become clear is that a small and medium enterprise’s...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
A reduction in carbon emissions is integral to South Africa’s global commitment to achieve net zero. By Nirvasha Singh, partner; Carryn Alexander, partner; and Amanda Nkwanyana, associate at Webber Wentzel The South African government strategically introduced...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Various priority elements of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) offer bonus points. When viewed in isolation, one or two extra points may not add up to much, but when they are applied strategically, they can improve B-BBEE certification by up to two...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 2, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
According to Discovery Insure’s Work From Home Index, people physically travel between work and home three days a week. That means most workers typically work from home two days a week. “Although we’re seeing a transition back to the office for most organisations,...
