Omnichannel commerce: reframing the future

Before up became down and up again as the landscape shifted societally, culturally and economically at a rush rate as Covid-19 bust through the gates, South African e-commerce had anticipated a year on year growth. The value at that time was sitting with apparel,...

Communications sector needs clarity, not obfuscation

While the recently-released Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission Report by communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams makes all the right noises, it fails to produce proactive ideas and concrete action plans, says Victor Stephanopoli, MzansiSat chairman....

Think data protection and POPIA compliance will come

Information security and data privacy are at the core of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Companies that prioritise the safeguarding of their proprietary and customer data will benefit from better business resilience in the face of increased...

Steps to scale up investment in sustainable development outlined

Global Investors of Sustainability Development (GISD) Alliance co-chair and CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Dr Leila Fourie says the decision by the GISD to scale-up sustainable investments globally will be of great benefit to developing countries on the...

Background screening vital for contract employees

The recently introduced Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill is expected to bring more protection for contract employees like domestic workers, gardeners, nannies, and au pairs, etc. With employers facing increased responsibilities and...