Trends and Analysis - Channelwise

Get ready for AI in the supply chain

Apr 30, 2026

South African procurement and supply chain functions are at a turning point, as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from experimentation to embedded business infrastructure globally. Recent McKinsey research shows that 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one...

The identity shift many entrepreneurs must make

Apr 30, 2026

For decades, entrepreneurial success has been framed as a strategic challenge: identify the right market opportunity, develop a compelling product, and deploy the correct marketing systems to scale. While these elements remain important, a growing number of leadership...

The rising threat of fraud in the microlending industry

Apr 30, 2026

South Africa’s microlending sector is a key driver of financial inclusion, providing access to credit for millions who may otherwise be excluded from traditional banking. But as the industry grows, particularly through digital and fintech platforms, it is increasingly...

Progressing towards a renewable future

Apr 30, 2026

As South Africa continues to confront the dual pressures of energy insecurity and climate commitments, the transition to alternative energy sources has never been more urgent. With abundant solar irradiation, strong wind corridors and growing interest in green...

As partners move to AI, why is complexity getting worse for distributors?

Apr 30, 2026

For years, most of the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) in the channel has focused on the end customer, write Lionel Moyal and Paul Bunting, co-founders of Growthguru.ai. The issues include: How AI will reshape industries, How partners will bring new...

AI makes its mark in the supply chain

Apr 30, 2026

South African procurement and supply chain functions are at a turning point, as artificial intelligence (AI) shifts from experimentation to embedded business infrastructure globally. Recent McKinsey research shows that 88% of organisations now use AI in at least one...

World’s most trusted brands are cybercriminals’ entry point of choice

Apr 17, 2026

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, has released its Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2026. The latest findings show that Microsoft remained the most impersonated brand, appearing in 22% of all phishing attempts...

VAT threshold increase gives SMEs more choice – but it’s not always simple

Apr 17, 2026

Small business owners may very well be asking themselves whether they should deregister for VAT, following the 1 April change in the compulsory VAT registration threshold. While the change (from R1 million up to R2.3 million) will ease the compliance burden for SMEs...

There is a credit risk storm emerging

Apr 17, 2026

Geopolitics, commodities and supply chains are rewriting trade credit risk in South Africa. By Frank Knight, CEO of Debtsource We are moving into a phase of the global economy where disruption is no longer episodic. It is becoming continuous, layered and increasingly...

How to confront South Africa’s procurement fraud crisis

Apr 17, 2026

In a November 2025 report, procurement fraud was experienced by 56 percent of African respondents, dwarfing cyberfraud at 23 percent. This is according to “Combatting fraud in a perfect storm”, published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). By...

AI is redrawing the map of work

Apr 17, 2026

More than three years after the launch of ChatGPT, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment remains largely invisible in aggregate statistics. However, it is beginning to emerge on the fringes in certain segments of the labor market, particularly in...

Four futures for AI: The choices we need to make now

Apr 17, 2026

AI is everywhere – in earnings calls, boardrooms, conferences and dinner conversations. In Nvidia’s latest earnings call, the term “AI” was mentioned 114 times. By Nic Andrew, managing executive: asset management at Nedbank and MD of Nedgroup Investments Since I...