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Your brand is like money. Your brand is the currency in today’s interconnected world. It’s how people perceive and value...
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It’s been an incredible journey for High Gear and an even more remarkable one for the programme’s students and graduates....
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Although franchising is a proven business model, contributing 15% to South Africa’s gross domestic product through its over 700 franchise...
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As South Africa moves into 2024, the landscape of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) is poised for significant shifts. The...
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With the expiration date of learnerships accredited by the sector education & training authorities (SETAs) looming at the end of...
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At the end of 2023, some 30 000 building industry employees in the Western Cape received more than R200 million...
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices have become a global standard. Still, as Bidvest International Logistics head of procurement Lenushka...
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The recent storm and flood damage in KwaZulu-Natal is estimated to be R2.5 billion – and with more heavy weather...
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South Africa will commence preferential trade under the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on 31 January...
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According to Statista, more than half of global organisations have hit the skills shortage roadblock, and it has fundamentally affected...
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For most South African businesses, the skills development component of the BBBEE scorecard is one of the most challenging and...
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2023 was a year of ambivalence for small businesses across South Africa. The most recent Business Partners Ltd SME Confidence...
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Local shoppers have reason to celebrate, as the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) confirmed on Thursday last week that it...
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It may seem obvious, but without getting products to customers on time, companies will not survive. Particularly with the rise...
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Mauritania's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Abdessalam Mohamed Saleh, and the African Development Bank's (AfDB) deputy managing director for...
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Last year came with its fair share of opportunities and challenges for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. A...
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Last year was challenging at the best of times, particularly on the economic front. Rising inflation, interest rates and the...
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In an era when the ever-advancing wave of artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) washes over every corner of our...
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2023 was a difficult year for South Africa’s small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), marked by fluctuating market dynamics, says...
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For the first time, Air France is entrusting the creation of the à la carte menus in its long-haul Premium Economy cabin...
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2023 was a year that seemingly changed the way we live our lives, in that artificial intelligence became accessible to...
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Apart from going into a branch, calling a bank feels more human for digital-shy consumers. For many, it is the...
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The global economy is expanding, providing an opportunity for black-owned businesses to succeed. Various mechanisms have been adopted to facilitate...
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As a leader in the backup energy industry, Hinen has announced it will display its latest Mini Series Backup System...
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The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA), a pivotal entity in the southern African plastics pipe industry, has launched...
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In an era when consumers seek not just products but a connection with the values they represent, businesses are now...
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In an era marked by an urgent need for sustainability, the aviation industry stands at the forefront of change. KLM Royal...
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Compostable and biodegradable packaging, currently mooted as the ‘silver bullets’ that will end South Africa’s plastic packaging pollution and landfill...
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Increasing extreme weather events due to greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are pushing humanity to a state of crisis,...
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Education and knowledge determine so much about the quality of our lives, shaping and texturing our experiences across every domain....
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Universities should play a significant and meaningful role in community efforts to transform the cities in which they are located....
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Strategic business planning in South Africa needs a forward-thinking approach, so when it comes to cultivating a skilled workforce, there...
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The increasing deployment of smart technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics and algorithms across every area of human endeavour is changing work...
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Reinsurers and insurers in the South African market have shouldered massive losses over the past five years. COVID-19 was the...
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At a time when half the world’s population is predicted to experience a mental health disorder, according to Harvard research...
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In the wake of a record-breaking year, Cape Town Tourism has announced a groundbreaking strategy for 2024, promising to revolutionise...
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By converting 1 000 tonnes of food waste into animal feed over the past six months, the Shoprite Group is...
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Fuelled by popular music, the promise of escapism and the fact that it’s relatively cheap, some of South Africa’s youth...
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In a groundbreaking initiative – and just in time for International Day of Education on 24 January – the Afrika...
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Today's office space is no longer confined to the cubicle. The modern professional works from home, coffee shops and shared...
