by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
On October 1 2024, for the first time in human history, Colossal Biosciences successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction. After a more than 10 000 year absence, the company returned the dire wolf to earth. From a longstanding...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Small businesses in South Africa are often managing multiple priorities such as business efficiency, innovation and growth. Amidst these daily challenges, many overlook the value of claiming the full range of tax benefits available to them. The Tax Base at a...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Thought Leadership
In 2023, South Africa attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of nearly R100-billion. However, this was just 1,4% of gross domestic product and South African business owners remain hamstrung, to a large extent, by the regulatory, economic, and infrastructure...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Thought Leadership
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, a major socio-economic driver for billions of people, and integral to South Africa’s economy and food supply chain. With climate change accelerating, securing and preserving water resources has become a critical priority. By...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Thought Leadership
As a business analyst and coach, I have spent the past decade assisting leaders through complex change management processes, writes professional performance and business coach Alvin Govender. Since 2013, I have been an integral part of change management initiatives...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Using drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in disaster management has revolutionised emergency response efforts across the globe. With their ability to provide real-time data, high-resolution imagery and rapid assessment capabilities, drones have become...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Forget outdated consumer demographics and marketing personas, even knowing your customers’ names and preferences is no longer enough to retain 71% of consumers who expect personalisation, according to a Marketing & Sales Practice report by McKinsey....
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Thought Leadership
The Chinese AI startup, Deep Seek made headlines in late January when it claimed new advances in the field of AI, saying it has trained a generative AI chatbot at a fraction of the cost required by the market leaders. Off the back of this announcement, stock markets...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
AI, machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA) are reshaping debt collection and credit management. “AI and automation won’t replace people; it eliminates repetitive tasks, freeing teams to focus on higher-value activities,” career credit...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 11, 2025 | Featured Story, Features
The first quarter of the year has come and gone (yep! that’s how quickly time flies nowadays) and there is still uncertainty on how this year is going to unfold – not only for the local channel, but for the IT industry as a global whole. There is the continued hype...
