Written by: Jackie Busch As countries around the world, like South Africa, grapple with easing lock-downs and rebuilding economies, COVID-19 remains part of everyday life. Protection from the novel virus is likely to remain a high priority for the foreseeable future. Maintaining our health and supporting our immune systems has […]
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It’s tough right now for businesses to find a silver lining amid the unprecedented social and economic upheaval. But as with any mega-world event, the current situation also presents opportunities that were not previously planned. In fact, it’s often times like these that provide businesses with a chance to reassess […]
By Dumisani Moyo, Head of Mid-Market: Southern Africa at SAP Africa Small businesses are bearing the brunt of the Covid-19 related economic fallout. Here are three ways SMEs can make sure they bounce back strongly after lockdown is lifted. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on global societies and economies. […]
Building a company from an idea or concept is no easy feat. The failure rate of start-ups is high with on average around 50% of all start-up businesses in South Africa failing within 24 months due to the inability and inexperience of their owners. Concerning yourself with the bottom line […]
Whether your business is focused on auditing, apple farming or architecture, it needs to have a digital arm. By now most business leaders accept that “digital” is – or should be – an integral part of the organization’s approach to its activities. And while it sounds fancy and forward thinking, […]
On 26th February, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his annual National Budget Speech for the year 2020/2021, leaving viewers less than impressed. Of course, it’s easy to criticize the country’s leaders as they try to do their best with what little they have. “Yet, it’s clear that, if we want […]
The Chinese government couldn’t ask for anything worse in the midst of trade wars. The Wuhan’s Corona-virus is one of many Corona viruses out there but it’s the most deadly to date. What’s sets this virus apart from others like Mers and SARS is its ease to transmission. According to […]
Persistent policy uncertainty, constant power outages, as well as continuous bailouts to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), have been cited by analysts and economists alike as critical challenges inhibiting economic growth in South Africa. Most recently, the IMF revised SA’s economic growth prospects down to 0.8% from an already low base of […]
A red flag has been raised in South Africa, more on issues surrounding our economy as a country. Reports say that South Africa’s fragile economy could face a second recession due to a new wave of nationwide power cuts. Goldman Sachs has been reported to be at unease regarding South […]
Since the legalization of Dagga, there has been many predictions that this natural product can be an industry worth 57 Billion USD by the year 2027. South Africans are currently making the most of this opportunity as statistics show a high usage of cannabis in South Africa. According to The […]
