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In January, a TIME Magazine article called 2024 a “make-or-break year for democracy worldwide”, with more than half of the...
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As the festive shopping season heats up, brands are vying for attention, and South Africa’s retail space is no exception....
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Achievement Awards Group has won the prestigious Top Technical Innovation Award at the CapeBPO Awards 2024 for its groundbreaking bountiXP...
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Sometimes, building a successful business requires a bit of imagination. For Luan Hasler, founder of Stretchi Tents SA, it took...
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Businesses are at a critical juncture: As their workplaces evolve, they must reassess how they secure their most valuable assets...
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Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is a thrilling and rewarding venture, but it is also fraught with challenges and uncertainties....
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Standing at the entrance of the recent 2024 Gitex Global Expo in Dubai – the largest and most renowned technology...
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Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence indicated township trade brings in about R200 billion annually. This is a staggering...
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Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved. Shoppers are...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are revolutionising industries across the globe. Businesses of all sizes are beginning to understand...
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The challenge of ethical project delivery within the civil engineering community is significantly complicated in the wake of rising issues...
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In a world still grappling with economic recovery post-COVID, the pressures of inflation continue to strain household budgets across South...
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Artificial intelligence (AI), and generative AI (GenAI) in particular, have captured the imagination of the world with an ability to...
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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...
