Tag: BusinessResilience

The rising cost of fuel is forcing businesses to rethink labour costs. A permanent workforce has become difficult to sustain. As a result, many organisations are shifting toward more flexible staffing models. This shift helps them scale more easily while maintaining continuity. In this context, a flexible workforce becomes a practical necessity.

New global research reveals a critical gap in corporate restructuring. It shows that 83% of business restructuring leaders arrive too late to save value. Therefore, organisations must shift from reactive crisis repair to proactive strategic resilience.

This year has been marked by significant geopolitical instability. As the conflict in the Middle East continues, South African importers face pressure from three sides. Fuel costs are rising. Supply chains are disrupted. In addition, the Rand, already one of the world’s most volatile emerging market currencies, now carries a war premium on every international transaction.

Corporate reputation now carries measurable value. Companies with strong reputations can realise as much as 4.78% in additional annual shareholder returns. This creates a global 'reputation economy' worth an estimated $7.07 trillion, according to our landmark new study.

Remember January 2025? You probably thought your biggest travel worry would be whether the hotel Wi-Fi actually worked. Fast-forward eleven months. You have navigated everything from geopolitical chess games to Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping how you plan and manage business trips. These experiences offered early business travel lessons that few anticipated.

Smarter underwriting, stronger risk management and closer collaboration between insurers and engineers are shaping the industry’s future. Engineering has always been about progress. It stretches the limits of knowledge, materials and technology to solve complex problems. However, innovation and risk remain inseparable. Every project carries uncertainty.

As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can reflect on one of the most pivotal years in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption to date. Across South Africa, Lagos and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed and learned from AI at pace. Some thrived. Others stumbled. The AI adoption lessons that emerged, however, are clear. They matter far more than the hype.

South Africa faces rising operational costs and sluggish growth. As a result, business owners must keep adapting, persevering, and innovating to stay ahead. During this Global Entrepreneurship Week, entrepreneurs should pause and assess their own capacity. I believe financial literacy for entrepreneurs strengthens decision-making and boosts long-term stability.

Cyber incidents continue to grow in frequency and severity, especially as new technology emerges. While D&O and cyber liability policies offer distinct coverage differences, terms need to be carefully structured to avoid potential gaps.