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There is a retail evolution where mass market, ‘one size fits all’ strategies no longer cut it and bigger retail stores are not perceived as better by local consumers. Nielsen MD Retailer Vertical Africa-Middle East...

Pensions continue to drive the South African economy while the downward trend for salaries persists, this according to BankservAfrica’s latest Disposable Salary (BDSI) and Private Pension (BPPI) indices. The indices track take-home pay and pensions...

South Africa’s current economic environment poses a real risk for small and medium enterprise (SME) owners given its stagnant growth, and it is increasingly more difficult for local businesses to sustain themselves, let alone increase profit margins.

Simeon Tassev | Director | Galix Networking | http://www.galix.com/ | simeon@galix.com | According to the 2016 PwC Global Economic Crime Survey, 32% of South African organisations have experienced cybercrime – a figure which is said to be...

There is no doubt that cloud computing has changed the traditional approach to IT infrastructure. With many organisations under immense pressure to increase productivity while reducing costs, the migration of business platforms and applications to...

Small businesses are often the first ones to be hardest hit during difficult times. However, there are ways business owners can take control – starting with building a strong credit reputation, explains Keith Wardell,...

This could be one of the most relevant questions of our time, given the rise of automation, driverless cars, drones and smart technology. When viewed from the perspective of a business analyst (BA), there...

by Chantell Ilbury as told to Daryl Ilbury Sit down with one of Africa’s most creative strategic minds, and really get to know her and how she thinks … In this book, and for the...

Countries on the continent are tightening their requirements for business visas, often requiring not only a letter of invitation and an itinerary, but also proof of company registration, bank-account statements, tax-clearance certificates and a...

The 2016 Global Risk Report created for the World Economic Forum in Davos sighted cyber attacks as the top risk to businesses in eight of the world leading economies, including the US, Germany and...