by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Be more alert. Cybercrime has evolved to become an even greater threat than ever before, as it is not hard to steal someone’s login details, break into their bank accounts or even hijack their identity. This was not the case ten to fifteen years ago. Cybercrime...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Featured Story, Features
Artificial intelligence is being successfully deployed in the global retail sector, but it needs to be used carefully in the South African context, taking into account specific market characteristics. By Wendy Tembedza from Webber Wentzel Developments in the...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
South Africa needs a sustainable agricultural sector if it is to ensure food security in the future. However, the sector is not without its challenges including climate change and increased pressure on water resources. By Ian van Niekerk, MD of Oakland, and Dawie...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The ongoing pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economy yet there are still bright spots for savvy investors to take advantage of, according to an expert at CMTrading. The Covid-19 epidemic has wreaked havoc on the lives of millions and has devastated global...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Thought Leadership
We’ve all read and heard motivational stories that light up the eyes of everyone hearing them. Sometimes there are popular ones that make their way around industry events, often being repeated at conferences or, more recently, on webinars: “This person made billions...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
If there’s one thing a cyber-criminal loves, it’s easy pickings – and what could be an easier target than remote employees? This is especially true for small businesses, which don’t always have the time or resources to secure their networks against the marauding...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Few people consider the far-reaching implications of a health crisis on every facet of their lifestyle.The devastating effect of a serious health crisis such as cancer, a stroke or heart attack, COVID-19 or even an accident typically extends far beyond the physical...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Small businesses play an important role in our communities and economies. Over the past year, as the pandemic shifted the retail and commerce landscape, small businesses were faced with a lot of change. By Jim Magats, senior vice president: omni payments at PayPal...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Thought Leadership
When it comes to motivating and explaining the cover story that characterises every issue of Channelwise, my esteemed editor is often inclined to ask some fairly “simple” questions. To illustrate this point, he asks the following questions in connection with this...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 23, 2021 | Thought Leadership
The channel “tree” has well and truly been shaken during the past 18 months. It started with Covid-19 and the lockdowns, with projects put on hold, shipments delayed, and the work environment undergoing massive change as people moved to working from their homes. Of...
