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Governance is crucial to economic development across Africa. With enhanced accountability and transparency, the continent can achieve substantial improvements in...
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South Africa’s retail sector experienced an important shift when the Black Friday tradition entered the local landscape, most notably the...
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How many traditional internal conferences have you attended which have felt like glorified meetings, the only difference being more attendees,...
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In August 2024, the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act came into force, aiming to balance safety and compliance with competitiveness,...
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Retail and relationship-building have always been the key drivers behind Gerhard Nortjé’s evolution toward becoming an IT business leader. Today,...
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Plagued by political challenges, sluggish growth and reduced access to funding, 2023 was an incredibly challenging year for Africa’s venture...
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The recent signing of the Climate Change Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear: South Africa's tourism sector...
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A lycanthrope, or werewolf, is a mythological creature that transforms from human to wolf during a full moon. Known for...
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In today's competitive business landscape, retaining top talent is essential for growth and success. One of the most impactful ways...
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The European Union (EU)’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent. This is according...
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Social engineering remains the most pervasive form of cyberattack for one reason: humans are easier to hack into than most...
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Imagine stepping into an office that instantly calms your nerves, or presenting your brand in a way that speaks volumes...
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As cyber threats continue to grow in both scale and sophistication, businesses in 2024 must remain more vigilant than ever...
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Leading omnichannel payments provider Ecentric has announced significant enhancements to its In-Person Payments platform in order to improve performance and...
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This October, South Africa is expected to experience a heightened focus on sustainability. Sustainability Week Africa, held from 24 to...
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The 2024 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) successfully concluded its second annual event on 17 and 18 October 2024 at the...
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Siloed and 'locked-in' traditional payroll systems and departments don't align with modern integrated and data-conscious businesses. Moreover, layers of granular...
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An 8% increase in malware or unwanted software found by more than 30 000 users. A 5% increase in infections...
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South Africa has one of the world’s highest rates of burnout and other unaddressed mental health conditions in the workplace....
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The question of a just energy transition is top of mind in investment circles as leaders and decision-makers increasingly recognise...
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As South Africa continues to rank in the world’s top 3 offshore customer experience (CX) delivery locations, the country’s status...
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Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly tech-driven business world. Labelled a ‘soft skill’,...
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As businesses in South Africa increasingly turn to hybrid solar solutions to remain operational during power outages, there is high...
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Using build-for-purpose enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve customer experience helps companies get to know their customers and use...
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In the world of work, cleanliness is like oxygen – essential, yet often unnoticed until it’s absent. Just as an...
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Psychiatric illnesses – particularly depression, anxiety and substance use disorders – are increasingly prevalent among young professionals in South Africa....
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Broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) will always be a topic of hot debate in South Africa. Depending on an individual...
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As e-commerce surges globally, online marketplaces are finding exciting and innovative ways to approach the decentralised nature of the trading...
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BCX, in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, has released the much-anticipated second edition of the BCX Digital Innovation Index Report. This in-depth...
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In today’s rapidly evolving marketing landscape, many businesses face the challenge of staying competitive while managing tight budgets. A fractional...
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems have become key pillars in most medium to large organisations....
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“With the demands of modern life accelerating, customers want answers now, not later,” says Jacqueline van Rooijen, business growth consultant...
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Africa’s digital heartbeat is growing louder. It’s no longer a continent on the verge of digital transformation – it’s leading...
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Protecting an organisation from cyber risk goes beyond the digital walls surrounding it: Companies need a multi-pronged approach to ensure...
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Ask just about any entrepreneur and they will tell you that of the many challenges they face, the most arduous...
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In today's dynamic and unpredictable business landscape, companies face myriad challenges that can disrupt their operations and threaten their viability....
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The path to the C-suite has always been competitive, and it is arguably tougher today due to the increased complexity...
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The Africa Global Business Connect Summit Dubai, taking place from 7 to 8 November 2024, will bring together a powerful...
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South Africa’s year-end retail season has officially kicked off, and with Black Friday, the December holidays and back-to-school campaigns around...
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DI-VERSE IT – a proudly 100% black woman owned entity – has announced its innovative B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)...
