Thought Leadership - Channelwise

What the move to mainstream AI means for the SME

Jul 31, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved at a pace of innovation and change that has astonished even its creators. From early experimentation to essential business infrastructure, AI has become as much a part of the business environment as email and calendars. It has...

SME supply chain inclusion powers SA’s economic growth

Jul 31, 2025

South Africa’s economic outlook has been marked by persistent challenges. From load shedding and rising input costs to regulatory hurdles and access-to-market limitations, small and medium-sized enterprises continue to face significant headwinds. By Zandile Njamela,...

Tackling SA’s growing insurance protection gap

Jul 31, 2025

In the town of Mthatha, a week of unprecedented rainfall has left a trail of devastation: More than 100 lives lost, thousands displaced, and roads and public infrastructure washed away. The true economic loss of the Mthatha disaster, however, is not known yet, writes...

Proximity is power: local channel presence matters more than ever

Jul 31, 2025

When it comes to digital infrastructure, technology may be global but trust is local. Across Africa, where diverse regulatory environments, languages, and business customs shape the operating landscape, one truth holds firm: proximity matters. By Gerhard Fourie,...

Exposure to climate risk is a given – the question is how to approach it

Jul 31, 2025

Climate change isn’t something investors can choose to get exposure to – it is not a theme you can dip in and out of. We are all exposed to climate change. The real question is: Are we managing that proactively or reactively? By Andrew Howard, Global Head of...

F1’s most competitive season

Jul 31, 2025

Many fans believe Formula One’s “excitement barometer” is based on the number of different winners and the closeness of the championship chase during the year. By Graham Duxbury Based on this metric, the 1982 season must go down as one of the most exciting and the...

Are SA companies guilty of greenwashing?

Jul 18, 2025

South Africa’s ESG investing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10,7% between 2025 and 2030, according to Grand View Research. As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors become key drivers of investment and stakeholder trust...

What’s your cyber game plan?

Jul 18, 2025

You don’t have to be a big business to be targeted by cybercrime. In fact, medium-sized businesses are often the easiest to breach, because they are just digital enough to be vulnerable, but not mature enough to be fully protected. By Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia If...

Going green is good for business

Jul 18, 2025

Adopting green practices can feel like a drop in the ocean of climate change for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but as South Africa reportedly warms at twice the global average, every drop counts. The effects of climate change range from prolonged droughts and...

From laptop to legacy: What really happens to your old tech?

Jul 18, 2025

You finally hand in that old laptop – through your company’s e-waste drive, a school initiative, or maybe an ITAD collection bin. But what happens next? By Giulio Airaga, MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers Most imagine it gets dumped or shipped away. At Desco,...

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