How to fight stress across social media
Stress Awareness Month, observed every April since 1992, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of managing stress for maintaining users’ mental and physical health. Social media has emerged as a significant source of stress, contributing to the proliferation...
Obituary: Stephan Nel
Stephan Nel, founder and CEO of the Omni Group of companies, has passed away. Nel was born in Potchefstroom on 18 February 1977 and died in Pretoria on 10 April 2024. A lifelong entrepreneur, he started his career in the IT industry at the age of 16, operating out of...
No mask? You can be fired for refusing to wear PPE
Wearing a mask at work is not necessarily a violation of your personal rights - it could be mandated policy and a firing offence if not followed. There is little doubt that the cracks around Covid-19 are starting to show. As employees become increasingly restless and...
World leaders urge adaptation in the climate change agenda
Global leaders have stressed the critical urgency of climate adaptation. In a meeting of the Friends of the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), they discussed the acceleration of adaptation solutions ahead of November’s United Nations global climate summit, COP26....
Putting the burden on employees leads to compliance failures
Compliance teams that don’t embed their controls into employee processes face a significantly higher rate of compliance failures, according to a survey by Garner. The survey of 755 employees in April 2021 found these failures linked to unnecessary compliance burdens...
Strong PC growth continues in Q2
The recovery of the global PC market gained momentum in the first half of 2021, mainly driven by the growth in gaming notebooks and surging Chromebook sales. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the total number of PCs shipped during the first half of the...
Economy continued recovery in Q2
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on 7 September that the South African economy continued to recover lost ground during the second quarter of 2021. Lullu Krugel, chief economist for PwC Strategy& Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy&...
Scamming activity intensifies ahead of F1 Grand Prix
This Sunday (12 September), the Italian F1 Grand Prix is set to take place - and it is driving a new spate of cyber scamming. With restrictions driven by the pandemic, not all fans will be able to attend the event and support their teams. As the pandemic continues,...
These technologies can drive customer acquisition and growth
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are transitioning from a focus on customer retention last year to now looking to new customer acquisition and growth as they navigate into a post-pandemic world, according to Gartner. As the Covid-19 pandemic led many marketers to shift...
Ceramic 3D printing set for massive growth
Ceramic 3D printing is an emerging segment within the 3D printing industry that began its commercial journey in the past 10 years, making it a relative newcomer compared with polymer and metal 3D printing. However, increasing entrants into the field in the past few...
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Distributing payslips directly to mobiles
By sending an employee’s payslip directly to their mobile devices, companies can enjoy significant cost-savings while giving their workers more timely and convenient access to their payslips. So says Jacques Swanepoel, MD at Cellfind, a member of the Blue Label...
Smartphones and the emerging market
The world of telecommunications is an ever-growing, ever-developing one. It is because of this that the world of work and business is changing: because of technology that enables us to be always online and always available, we are expected to be always online and...
Promoting change for women in the workplace
As National Women’s Day approaches on 9 August there are many signs of the Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum in Africa – from female entrepreneurship, which is driving growth in the region, to the fact there are female government ministers or heads of state in South...
Employee devices can boost productivity
There are an estimated 11-million smart phones and 5-million tablets in South Africa. Moreover, 75% of employees are bringing these devices to work or using them for work purposes, says Craig Freer, head of Product: Enterprise, Vox Telecom. It stands to reason, then,...
Forecast for tape backup grim
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The business of Africa
Africa is not for sissies, but it presents a land of opportunity for those who are prepared to invest in the growing economies that comprise the continent. Doing business in Africa requires an understanding of the nuances of the role of politics, cultural and...
Digital banking saves FNB customers money
FNB encourages customers to use its digital and electronic banking channels as another way to save this National Savings Month. By using channels such as FNB Banking App, FNB Online Banking or Cellphone Banking, FNB customers save between 75 and 100% on day-to-day...
Ledula goes mobile
Ledula Services has launched their iPhone and iPad mobile application. This enables Ledula members to access and store contacts on their phones and tablets, where they previously had to visit the Web site to find trusted home service providers. Says Ledula founder,...
AWM360 ready to roll with biometrics
The ongoing focus by businesses on security and the integration of systems to better protect resources is driving adoption of biometric technology across the African and southern African market. Experienced professionals in this high-growth marketplace suggest as the...
Old Mutual rolls out Adobe Connect
Specialist Adobe Distributor, Dax Data (together with reseller First Technology) has delivered Adobe Connect to Old Mutual’s Personal Finance Advice (PFA) Division. PFA is home to a large number of brokers specialising in the delivery of financial service solutions....
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Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
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