by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
Long-time followers of the quantum computing market will know that interest in technology has continued to accelerate. Industry events are attended by an ever more diverse crowd of scientists, engineers, investors, supply chain partners, and prospective end users,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Zak Haeri – While growth in pure online sales in South Africa has steadied following an explosion in adoption during the pandemic, we now live in a truly omnichannel world. Many shopping journeys that start with online engagement now conclude instore and vice...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
With Donald Trump’s election and, more recently, strong employment numbers coming out of the US, many South Africans will have been keeping a nervous eye on the rand’s performance against major currencies. That nervousness isn’t unfounded either. The gains the...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Thought Leadership
Dr Chris Blair – What metrics are companies using to measure their progress on climate mitigation? To what extent are they leveraging their remuneration systems to elevate performance in this area? How do corporate approaches differ by industry or geography? The...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Thought Leadership
Shaping the future of trading in South Africa: Insights and trends for 2025 Zihaad Israfil – As we enter the new year, the financial trading landscape presents a compelling narrative of resilience, adaptation, and growth. The past 12 months have brought...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
A recent survey by cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 has uncovered a concerning gap in security practices between small and large businesses. The study, which polled 2 600 IT professionals, found that 62% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not use multi-factor...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
South African Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMME) owners understand that obtaining business funding is imperative to business growth. However, imagine running a thriving SMME and being denied funding because of a lack of formal banking history. For many...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
Businesses that proactively set out to modernise their VAT reporting systems and processes are actively contributing to improving the country’s fiscus, in turn creating a platform for investment into the country, along with improvements in public education,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Juan Seco – There’s no shortage of opportunity in the African digital financial services sector. However, this doesn’t mean that fintechs can just show up and grow. There are established fintech brands operating alongside new players in diverse markets....
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 14, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Bradley Elliott – South Africa, one of 24 countries currently on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, faces a critical deadline this month. While the government has taken steps to be removed from FATF’s list of jurisdictions under increased...
