Nov 22, 2017
Worldwide, Black Friday marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season even though many stores are already decked to the hilt with tinsel, baubles and bunting. Images of parking lot fights, packed shopping aisles and snaking queues will reach exaggerated...
Nov 22, 2017
Sage has reported organic revenue growth of 6,6% (FY16: 6,7%), underpinned by recurring revenue growth of 9% and an improved SSRS performance with a decline of 1,4% (FY16: decline of 8,4%). The group had an organic operating margin of 28% (FY16: 27,1%) and EBITDA...
Nov 21, 2017
By Kathy Gibson – South African banks are in danger of becoming less profitable — and less relevant — unless they find new and innovative ways of serving their retail customers that compete with new, mostly digital entrants. This is the top-level...
Nov 21, 2017
The conflict between National Treasury and Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) with regard to the national spectrum auction in the 2.6 GHz band must be resolved … and quickly. This is the word from the Free Market Foundation (FMF), which...
Nov 21, 2017
Regulators face substantial challenges when evaluating the risks associated with cryptocurrencies. While cryptocurrencies hold significant promise for economic growth in Africa, there is a strong case for cryptocurrency regulation. The evolution of cryptocurrencies...
Nov 21, 2017
As South African consumers and retailers prepare for the shopping spree associated with the international trend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the real achievement for the country will be the expected improvement in the adoption of e-commerce. Dr Christoph...
