Transformation needs bold changes

Transformation needs bold changes

Protecting market share, strengthening customer relationships and driving efficiencies are top of the agenda for South African organisations. But many companies are still to face the realities of navigating the changes brought about by digitalisation. This is evident...

SA workers want companies to innovate more

A powerful majority of South African employees believe their companies aren’t bringing enough innovative new technologies or business processes to adapt to changes in the market. Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA, unpacks the findings of research conducted on...

Be wary of fake SA government websites

Online fraudsters are creating fake versions of South African government email addresses and websites to trick consumers into divulging sensitive information such as user names, passwords or financial data in order to perpetuate tender-related scams. That’s the...

Women want business, stability, support

If you’re a South African woman who is thinking of going into business for yourself, yet fear the financial risks of doing so, you are not alone. New research conducted by Livingfacts commissioned by Sage Foundation, reveals that more than 50% of women believe...

Demand for tech skills continues to grow

Jobs in the IT, tech and telecoms sectors have shown robust growth despite the economic downturn – 154% year-on-year according to Career24’s second-quarter stats. The IT, tech and telecoms sectors were also responsible for 32% of all jobs posted on the...

AI set to impact business, economy

Traditional factors of production – capital and labour – are showing declining ability to drive economic growth. But artificial intelligence (AI), as a new a new factor of production, may provide the kickstart the economy needs. This is the word from Rory...