Tag: localisation

South Africa has a thriving and growing tourism market. It attracts local, regional and international tourists to our shores. Visitors come here because they want to experience something uniquely South African. They seek experiences that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Against this backdrop, hospitality emerges as a powerful catalyst for accelerating localisation.

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.

Africa’s energy demands are surging, driven by rapid population growth and industrial expansion. Industries are now frantically seeking reliable and affordable power alternatives to run their operations. However, the current reliance on imported solar technology, from panels to inverters and batteries, leaves the continent vulnerable.

Expanding operations across borders is becoming the norm in the modern business landscape, but with this expansion comes the challenge of managing payroll on a global scale. It’s a complex and crucial task that involves navigating diverse regulations, juggling multiple currencies and ensuring accurate payments to employees worldwide.

Flexibility and convenience have become non-negotiable expectations for modern consumers. Modern wage models are increasingly embracing the same ideals. We are at the forefront of this transformative shift, empowering employees to take control of their financial futures.

Edge computing and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are two ground breaking technologies poised to revolutionise business operations across diverse industries. These innovations offer a multitude of advantages, ranging from reduced latency and enhanced performance to heightened security, cost savings, and scalability.

In the wake of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, retailers are continuously confronted with a myriad of software solutions. Implementing these systems often requires a considerable investment of resources, frequently resulting in a patchwork of fragmented systems and siloed operations.

We have released a South Africa’s anti-growth strategy report. The report argues that the slow economic growth of the last 15 years is the result of bad policy choices, a catastrophic decline in government performance and a devastating lack of leadership. Despite rhetoric to the contrary, the South African government does not have a growth strategy. If anything, it has an anti-growth strategy.

We have released the 2023 edition of our annual green economy market intelligence reports. The reports highlight the most promising investment opportunities in key green economy sectors in South Africa.

More South African businesses than ever before are looking to globalise as they seek to take advantage of our country’s competitive currency, optimal time zone and low cost environment. In fact, South Africa's Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector experienced an average compound annual growth rate of around 25% between 2015 and 2021, according to a recent report published by Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA).