Tag: sustainability

The commercial printing industry is undergoing a profound transformation, with inkjet technology at the forefront of this evolution. Inkjet continues to solidify its role in 2025 as a pivotal driver of innovation, enhancing print quality, operational efficiency, and sustainability while creating new opportunities for businesses to excel. Clearly, inkjet drives innovation across multiple sectors.

Africa today stands at a watershed moment. Our continent is not destined to lag behind. It has the potential to leap forward. To achieve this, we must re-prioritise quality infrastructure projects built not merely for the bottom line but for resilience, inclusion and long-term impact.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently signalled its intention to target the lower band of the 3% to 6% inflation range. Previously, the Bank adopted the mid-point of 4.5% as its formal objective in 2019. This shift shows a deliberate effort to anchor investor expectations closer to 3%. It may also reshape long-term assumptions about South African inflation as SARB focuses on targeting the lower inflation band.

South African companies are stepping up as global procurement increasingly pivots toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities. Procurement goes green as several firms set the pace for eco-conscious sourcing and operations.

Incentive travel is making a strong comeback in South Africa, but not in the way it used to. Once defined by luxury and leisure, it is now being reimagined as a strategic business tool. This change aligns with employee well-being, sustainability and company culture.

Picture this: It’s peak travel season and you have left it until the last minute to book accommodation for that all-important conference. Now, your only options are a presidential suite in Sandton or a faded motel on the outskirts of the city. The motel comes with shared bathrooms and no sign of a Nespresso machine. Sound familiar?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for progress. It is quickly becoming a test of responsibility. South African companies race to harness artificial intelligence for innovation and growth, but few ask the most critical question: at what environmental cost?

Africa's agricultural future requires bold climate-mitigation practices across the value chain. This vision is best realised with the strategic backing of strong financial partners who are committed to supporting Africa's agricultural transformation.

If something strange seems to be happening in your payroll and HR department, and your company’s profits are vanishing into thin air, chances are you have ghost employees in payroll draining your bottom line. From my experience, the presence of ghost employees on a company’s payroll system ranks among the most difficult types of payroll fraud to detect.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially discontinued the printing and posting of all system-generated letters, effective 31 May 2025. From this date forward, all correspondence will be delivered electronically via eFiling and other digital platforms. This shift reflects the fact that SARS discontinues printed letters as part of its broader digital strategy.