R1m up for grabs in SA’s biggest pitching competition

The 2022 edition of the Engen Pitch & Polish will again see 16 hungry entrepreneurs competing for a first prize worth R1-million – including R650 000 in cash and a R350 000 Raizcorp incubation bursary. The second prize is R100 000 in cash and the third prize...

Another ‘scramble for Africa’

There is another scramble for Africa according to international media, but this time it is about who can best profit from the continent’s business opportunities. And the charge is being led by foreign powers, with 70% of coverage about business in Africa...

Africa gets its first AWS Outposts Innovation Lab

Vodacom has launched Africa’s first Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts Innovation Lab in collaboration with AWS and Intel. The laboratory will focus on accelerating technology innovations across different industries, delivering faster scalability, and creating...
Food price inflation pushes millions into poverty

Food price inflation pushes millions into poverty

The continued steep rise in food price inflation, from 3,4% in 2019 to 5,7% at the beginning of this year, remains a major concern for South Africa, as it is exacerbating poverty and food insecurity among the country’s poorest households. The sharp rise in food...

Employee health and well-being key in 2022

As a result of Covid-19, employers need to re-look office culture, teamwork, and talent strategies to acknowledge both a shifting business landscape and changing employee expectations. According to new research, physical well-being ranks third among employees’...