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Alternative energy solutions alone can’t lighten retail’s burden

Aug 25, 2023

South African retailers are being hit hard by load shedding. Costs have gone up and trading has come down. The Foschini Group (TFG), in a trading update in March, estimated that its retail turnover has decreased by about R1,5-billion and spent R200-million on...

Counterfeit electrical products pose a grave threat

Aug 25, 2023

Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives in South Africa, ranking among the top causes of death. In addition, the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa has reported that almost one-tenth of all fires stem from electrical sources. “However, many South...

Mistakes to avoid when downsizing your business

Aug 25, 2023

In a difficult economic environment, it may make sense to downsize your business rather than closing doors altogether.  Load shedding, inflation, and the current high interest rate environment have left little disposable income in consumers’ pockets making it very...

How to run your business like a pro

Aug 11, 2023

Looking to take your business to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, these 60 tips will help you make the most of your resources and achieve your business goals. So, you want to take your business up a notch, but don’t...

Make escrow a requirement for dealing with governments, municipalities

Aug 11, 2023

Should information technology companies seeking to do business with South Africa’s governments and municipalities be compelled by law to place their source code in escrow? According to the managing director of a leading software escrow provider locally and the author...

Are you really on sick leave?

Aug 11, 2023

Two recent cases brought to the Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court have highlighted that the courts will ultimately uphold the dismissal of an employee who, although not ill, has claimed sick leave, because it undermines the trust relationship. By Dumisani Ndiweni,...

From the sage on the stage to the guide on the side

Aug 11, 2023

Generative AI, and technology’s increased role in our daily lives, have been important narratives influencing societal development for the past 10 years. However, it has been the events of the past three years – which have been shaped by a global health...

Worldwide IT spend set for 4% growth

Aug 11, 2023

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,7-trillion in 2023, an increase of 4,3% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. As CIOs continue to lose the competition for IT talent, they are shifting spending to technologies that enable automation and...

BETI loses momentum in July

Aug 11, 2023

After a stronger performance in June, the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) slipped somewhat in July 2023, mirroring the less-than-positive economic indicators that emerged during the month. “The BETI fell to an index level of 133.0 in July...

Tech tools SMEs need in their arsenal

Jul 24, 2023

Technology offers SMEs abundant opportunities to do things faster, better, cheaper. Overworked business owners don’t always have time to research these things or get to grips with just how they can use them. “It’s almost like SMEs need a mini-CIO in their...

Robotic surgery a game-changer for ‘forgotten joints’

Jul 24, 2023

Living with the pain of arthritis in the knee joint can needlessly rob people of years of good life quality. Fortunately, technology used in knee replacement surgery has taken a great leap forward with robotics assisting orthopaedic surgeons to achieve ideal placement...

PV inverter market size to hit $35,73bn

Jul 24, 2023

The global PV inverter market size is expected to reach $35,73-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13,7% according to a new report by Grand View Research. Growing demand for solar energy-generated clean electricity across several end-use markets along with a...

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