Sage releases Business Index 2013

The 2013 Sage Business Index (SBI) survey globally interviewed more than 11 000 SME business decision-makers, revealing that SMEs generally agree that excessive Government bureaucracy and legislation top the list of the least favourable aspects of doing business....

Hotel WiFi doesn’t pass security muster

With the increasing need to remain connected when travelling, hotel WiFi is seen by many business travellers as an important must-have. However, the latest iPass survey paints a bleak picture around the effectiveness and safety of hotel WiFi offerings. Craig Lowe,...

Survey shows improvement in Telkom service

Telkom has marked significant improvement in service levels of key business units this year, as measured by the annual independent Orange Index survey of consumer experience. Manelisa Mavuso, managing director of consumer services and retail at Telkom, says the...
Survey aims to define skills gaps

Survey aims to define skills gaps

It’s well-known that there are major skills shortages in South Africa but, as the country is about to embark on a massive infrastructure build, it’s vital to understand exactly what skills we have, and where the gaps are. The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)...

SA city traffic compares favourably

Research from Castrol and TomTom reveals that drivers in Cape Town could experience 8 760 stop-starts a year, compared to the highest ranked city, Istanbul, where drivers might experience 31 200 stop-starts. The study was carried out for Castrol by TomTom, using...