by Kathy Gibson | Jun 10, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
With the value of online retail in South Africa topping R30-billion in 2020 – and projections of R42-billion in 2021. According to the latest World Wide Worx study on the topic, retailers across the country are gearing up to accelerate their e-commerce and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
I don’t believe anyone will deny that we are in the midst of digital disruption – or that businesses that embrace technology will benefit, while those who do not will lag behind. By Jeanette Marais, deputy-CEO of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Technology undoubtedly...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
A transition to a lower carbon economy is occurring rapidly around the world and is critical for South Africa. The transition is being driven both by a realisation of the urgency required to save our environment and by economic reasons and comes with both positive and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Covid-19 affected almost all countries and workforces in every corner of the world. South Africa, and other countries with high infection rates or a different strain of the virus, have been placed on ‘red’ or ‘high alert’ lists for certain...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
SMEs have had to deal with a litany of issues since the pandemic began. Many were forced to close shop for a period of time, had to put their staff on short time or retrench and even needed to restructure their entire business offering to make it relevant in these...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The countdown is on, the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into full effect on 1 July 2021. With the deadline looming, there is a lot of confusion and ambiguity regarding its definitions, requirements and enforcement thereof. By Wale Arewa , CEO of...
