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As economic and political dynamics shift in 2025, the South African (SA) Rand risks signal that we could be in for a bumpy ride. However, it might not be all downhill. Looking at the major market forces at play, there are top pressures on the Rand in 2025 that will be decisive for the Rand’s performance in the coming year.

The public understandably believes the construction mafia operates within the traditional construction and built environment sector. However, its influence extends far beyond construction, creating highly negative effects. Criminal elements exploit any industry where they can extort third parties.

Chief financial officers (CFOs) know that the cloud can save them money. Yet as they pore over their income statements, many CFOs are concerned to see that their cloud costs are skyrocketing every month.

The experiences of frontline workers are reshaping how companies handle employee engagement, communication and empowerment in a time where work is becoming more dispersed.

Understanding gap cover misconceptions is essential to ensure you make informed decisions about your medical expenses and coverage. Today’s consumers are facing more medical expense shortfalls, co-payments, and sub-limits than ever before. As a result, gap cover has become essential for comprehensive medical cover and protection against unexpected financial burdens.

As cyber attacks grow in frequency and complexity, it is urgent to shift from prevention alone to detection and response. Many businesses still rely on outdated, reactive approaches, even though Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is not a new concept. Without proactive cyber threat management these reactive methods leave organisations vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.

Just when you thought your travel budget was sorted for 2025, new corporate travel trends data from our Consulting Q3 2024 Business Travel Report might have you reaching for your calculator. Here's why. Business class fares are jumping, and flights are packed. Travel managers are facing tough conversations about rising costs.

The responsibility for the management of an intellectual property (IP) portfolio for any business is a daunting task. For that reason, many entities create a dedicated position within their broader legal team to oversee and safeguard their IP. Having been thrown into this role myself in my career, I have compiled a list of a few tips and tricks which may stand you in good stead on your first day on the job as in-house counsel, tasked with protecting your company’s IP.

In today's competitive business landscape, retaining top talent is essential for growth and success. One of the most impactful ways companies are keeping their best performers engaged and motivated is through group incentive travel. Unlike cash bonuses, incentive travel blends personal rewards with team bonding and brand loyalty, making it a key tool in corporate reward strategies.

As a business traveller, you carry more than just your laptop and a positive attitude. Between your tech, your corporate credit cards, and that nice watch you wear to impress clients, you could be toting around R50,000 to R200,000 in value. That's quite the tempting target for those with less-than-honest intentions.