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The dynamic evolution of payment technologies

The evolution of payment methods both reflects and enables the development of human commerce, culture and technology. From ancient bartering systems to modern digital transactions, the way people exchange value has undergone significant transformations. Today, the...

Eskom price hikes drive renewables demand

The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) recently published Eskom’s revenue application for the next three financial years, which is open for public comment until 1 November 2024. As South Africans contemplate the outrageous possibility of electricity  tariff hikes...

Trade credit insurance the financial armour your business needs

Trade credit insurance provides essential protection and peace of mind for businesses facing payment challenges. Trade credit insurance is not just about safeguarding against non-payment; it’s about ensuring stability and optimising cash flow. In the event that...

Financing options for your retail business

Your small or medium-sized retail business has survived Covid-19, load shedding, and the cost of living crisis. Perhaps you’ve even managed to diversify your offering or buy new sites during the past few years, as challenging as they were. And now, with the economy...

Interest rate cuts a double-edged sword for SMEs

After months of frustration and economic strain, South Africans are finally breathing a sigh of relief with the 25 basis point interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in September. Economists are now projecting another 125 basis point cuts by the...

Massive security threat looms in the quantum era

By Kathy Gibson – Quantum computing is going to have a massive impact on how we use technology – and on the economy as a whole – but the power it unleashes is also going to make it much, much harder to secure our systems. Riaz Osman, managing partner at...

Tips to help SMEs grow and save time

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is not new, however the recent boom in AI tools available to anyone such as image-generation tools and AI-driven applications, while offering new opportunities, can also place small business owners in new and unfamiliar...

Innovations in Li-ion battery technologies

By Conrad Nichols – Li-ion batteries remain the dominant electrochemical energy storage technology in the global market. In a new market report, IDTechEx estimates that in 2023 alone, 92.3 GWh of Li-ion BESS (battery energy storage system) was deployed globally...

Demystifying tax fundamentals for small businesses 

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may often consider the broader role that tax plays in your business. Navigating the intricacies of South African business tax can be difficult but this is why working with a financial adviser or tax expert to understand...

The power of enhanced partnership

By Burak Borhan – Over the last half-decade, we have witnessed a fundamental shift in how local enterprises procure and invest in technology. The rise of cloud computing – South Africa’s cloud market is expected to grow annually by 26% between 2023 and 2028 –...

Enterprise mobility in dynamic shift

By Amritesh Anand – The enterprise mobility landscape in South Africa is changing rapidly, driven by the increasing adoption of mobile devices in the workplace and the need for businesses to adapt to this new paradigm. As more employees use personal devices for...

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