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DigitalEducationPress releaseSkillsTechnology
We need to mirror the pace of technological change by sharpening our tech skills
by ashleyby ashleyWith only a few weeks left in 2023, South Africans have endured another challenging year. It is anticipated that 2024 will be equally challenging; however, technological advances provide some hope …
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BusinessEntrepreneurshipPress releaseRetail
Social media sensation ‘Danasoli’ goes mainstream with Edgars
by ashleyby ashleyA chance TikTok video that lasted just 30 seconds between a Grade R pupil and her teacher a year ago has launched what could be South Africa’s next best thing. …
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BusinessEventsPress releaseTourism & Hospitality
Showcase your business this summer on the Sapphire Coast
by ashleyby ashleyHolidaymakers looking to relax by the seaside this summer will soon be heading to the beautiful Sapphire Coast in KwaZulu-Natal. This is a prime opportunity for local businesses to expand …
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DigitalPress releaseTechnology
2024 cybersecurity predictions for Europe, Middle East and Africa
by ashleyby ashleyKnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced its 2024 cybersecurity predictions for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from its …
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CSIEducationFinancePress release
R13.7 billion cut to student funding – public support needed
by ashleyby ashleySouth Africans can make a difference in the lives of young students who dream of becoming the professionals who can build and shape our country in the future. The news …
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In South Africa’s chaotic, unforgiving business environment, where the line between thriving and failing is thin for small and medium enterprise (SMEs), the stories of South Africa’s entrepreneurs speak volumes. Recent findings from …
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The youth population in South Africa is growing. You would assume this means a future workforce of income earners with buying power, but the reality is quite different. Half of …
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EventsHealthPress release
SA’s oldest medical association gears up for first in-person conference post-COVID
by ashleyby ashleyFor the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Medical Association (SAMA) will gather in person for its annual conference in Johannesburg in February 2024. “The country’s oldest …
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BusinessHealthPress releaseRetail
SA’s leading QSR health brand Kauai opens 200th store
by ashleyby ashleyIt was the first quick-service restaurant (QSR) to introduce health-conscious smoothies to South Africa and, Kauai has gone on to now sell more than 7 million smoothies annually since its launch in …
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There can be no question that South African organisations are facing challenges on several fronts. Even without factoring in the country’s electricity crisis, the business landscape is beset with issues …
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BusinessFinanceSkills
Empowering finance professionals is fundamental in attaining sustainable development in Africa
by ashleyby ashleyThe finance and accounting profession has undergone significant transformation over the years, coming from a primarily transactional and compliance-focused role to a strategic and analytical function that drives business growth, …
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BusinessDigitalTechnology
The artificial intelligence hit list: Six menacing threats you need to know
by ashleyby ashleyBy the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach a size of $2.4 billion, showing an annual growth rate of …
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BusinessDigitalPress releaseTechnology
Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023
by ashleyby ashleyAs organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press conference in Johannesburg, Kaspersky shared some …
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BusinessDigitalTechnology
Modernising security in Africa’s rising print landscape
by ashleyby ashleyIt’s no longer enough to just print and sell a product. In the modern print landscape, businesses in Africa need to think about creative solutions to meet customers’ needs, while …
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BusinessDigitalPress releaseTechnology
Africa Data Centres and iOCO join forces to fuel competition in the IT services industry
by ashleyby ashleyAfrica Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced that iOCO has selected the co-location giant as a partner for data centre services to expand its range of digital …
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BusinessConstructionManufacturingPress release
SANY Southern Africa breaks new ground with R300m headquarters mega project
by ashleyby ashleySANY Southern Africa has made significant capital investments in South Africa, strengthening not only the company’s offering but also economic ties between South Africa and China. These developments have been …
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EducationPress releaseSkillsTechnologyTraining
Big things happening for South Africa’s L&D sector
by ashleyby ashleyThe shifts that occurred within the learning and development (L&D) space this year have proved an excellent marker for what can be expected in 2024 and beyond. The rise of …
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EventsHealthPress release
SA Heart Association prioritises access to cardiovascular medicines and devices
by ashleyby ashleyOn 29 October, during its annual scientific meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, the South African Heart Association (SA Heart®) met with members of the National Department of …
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Press releaseRenewable EnergySustainability
SOLA Group starts construction on groundbreaking renewable energy project
by ashleyby ashleyThe SOLA Group has started construction on a groundbreaking and innovative new renewable energy initiative. The multi-buyer project is a 195 megawatt (DC) solar photovoltaic plant that will be the …
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CareerPress releaseSkills
Touch typing: Investment of 10 hours to boost career prospects
by ashleyby ashleyProfessionals who have not yet learnt to touch type will do well to consider making this small learning investment that will reap benefits for life, an education expert says. Touch …