by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Features
Given the sheer scale of the Covid-19 pandemic and the potential devastating impact of human life and economies on the African continent, it is time for brands to step up and practice what they preach. By Andisa Ntsubane, head of strategy at Old Mutual Brands need to...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Features
The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the loss of millions of jobs in the developed and developing world. By Pedro de Vasconcelos, head of the financing facility for remittances at the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Features
In South Africa, we use the term “ubuntu”. It doesn’t just apply to business but every aspect of life. It is a social contract based on the philosophy that if my community thrives, I thrive. By Bafana Kubheka, an executive search consultant at Signium Africa Other...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
By Kathy Gibson – The next stage in technology growth will come from Africa. Comprising one-sixth of the earth’s surface and a youthful population of 1,2-billion people, Africa is ideally poised as the next growth hotspot for the tech industry. But for many...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
When we published Accenture’s 2020 Technology Vision trends report in February, Covid-19 was not yet a global pandemic. Now, everything has changed, writes Willie Schoeman, MD of Accenture Technology in Africa. This pandemic is the greatest challenge the world has...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Featured Story, Features
With most companies in South Africa now permitted to operate under the alert level 3 of the lockdown, many of us are feeling less anxious, with a sense that life is returning to a new type of normal. By Johan Botes, partner and head of the employment &...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Over recent months the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that as humans we are all connected. There are also parallels with the climate emergency we are facing: both require a global response, long-term thinking, and businesses to play their part. By Robin Fisher, senior...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Although businesses and customers might long for a return to some level of normalcy, the reality is that the changes we’re experiencing will be with us for a while. By Kerry Thomas head of customer experience at IQbusiness One thing that’s definitely here to stay is...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The oversized conventional corporate headquarters model was already being scrutinised due to its cost implications before the arrival of Covid-19. By David Seinker, founder and CEO of The Business Exchange But that’s not only because remote working is an integral part...
by Kathy Gibson | Jul 10, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
One of the aspects of the coronavirus has been the sudden evacuation of offices and mass adoption of home working. As a result, some real estate investors believe the working from home experiment that’s taken place during this crisis will lead to a long-term decline...
