by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
Multi-unit franchising is a growing trend across South Africa, and contrary to widely held perception, the growth opportunity isn’t limited to the restaurant sector. As we begin the new year 2026, existing franchisees in various sectors – from grocery and liquor...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
In South Africa’s dynamic startup landscape, access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to scale. Yet, the real challenge for many founders isn’t only where to find capital, it’s how to become ready for it. By Thato Ntseare, investment manager at E...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
South Africa starts 2026 on firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro backdrop and modest growth prospects beginning to take shape. By Vignesh Subramani, interim managing executive of SME Business at Absa Business Banking That should be...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
Quick fixes are failing. Businesses invest in short courses and certificates, expecting transformation, yet return to the same problems months later. Pamela Nomzaza, academic at Regent Business School, argues this cycle reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
With rapid shifts in the job market becoming commonplace, graduate professionals have to be more resilient than ever to ensure they stay ahead of trends and keep their careers on an upward trajectory. This has given rise to the phenomenon of micro-credentialing,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
Artificial intelligence (AI) and workplace chat tools are transforming how organisations operate, communicate, and manage workloads. By Roland Innes, group CEO at Dyna Training For middle managers, this shift is particularly profound. Tasks that once dominated daily...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
As the nature and complexity of cyber threats rapidly evolves, companies have realised that they must look beyond purely tech solutions and equip their employees with the skills to safeguard the business against attack. However, Mimecast has found that while 86% of...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by 2030. By Niall McNulty, AI product and innovation leader for Cambridge...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Product Showcase
LG Electronics South Africa has launched the 100-inch LG QNED evo AI QNED86 4K 120Hz Smart TV, with 4K resolution alongside QNED technology. The 100-inch QNED86 uses LG’s QNED technology, which combines quantum dots and NanoCell technologies. It features 4K...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Product Showcase
EFT Corporation has integrated Happy Pay’s BNPL service into its hosted checkout platform, offering merchants across South Africa expanded payment flexibility for their e-commerce customers. The service is facilitated through the EFT Corporation’s technology stack,...
