by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Successive monthly fuel price hikes since November 2024 and again this February, coupled with a weakening rand, paint a challenging economic landscape for local businesses. Adding to these pressures is the returned threat of loadshedding after nearly 10 months,...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Before the 2024 general elections many South African businesses were concerned about the impact of global conflict, rising inflation and the risks of ongoing power outages and potential social unrest on their businesses. Some of these risks had a tangible impact like...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
As the world reels from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff trade war and a pending slowdown in economic growth across the world, South Africa’s ICT sector can use the opportunity to develop its own technologies. As a proud member of the African Union,...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By James Saunders – Criminals conducting Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs)—money transferred from illegal sources, by nefarious means, and for ill intentions—have developed sophisticated ways to bypass the financial system. Financial institutions are now finding it...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Tariro Mutizwa – Significant challenges exist both in South Africa and globally, affecting people, organisations, and national economies alike. Global markets have had to contend with increased volatility and uncertainty, adding to an already fragile world....
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Thought Leadership
By Vanisha Balgobind – As organisations enter the new year, many are refreshing strategies and refining goals amidst a rapidly changing landscape. About 80% of companies consider change part of their long-term vision and 100% of C-suite executives anticipate...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Trends and Analysis
Times are tough, and geopolitical tensions are high in markets across the globe, and South Africa is not immune. Continued pressure on- and depreciation of the rand – largely due to factors outside of our control – fuel fears and add financial strain to a struggling...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Features
By Lettie-Basani Phume – The pace of change in the workplace is accelerating at an unmatched rate. To thrive in this competitive environment, companies must prioritise learning – and the ease of accessing learning. This is especially true given the rapid...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Features
By Louise Taute – Technology is evolving and altering the way industries operate. From automation and artificial intelligence to cloud computing and cybersecurity, organisations are adapting technology innovations to remain competitive. Yet the rapid rate of...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 25, 2025 | Features
By Shaun Fuchs – The matric class of 2024 achieved an impressive 87,3% pass rate, one of the highest in recent history. This milestone means more students than ever before will be entering the working world. However, while youth unemployment saw a slight decline...
