Tag: transformation

It is incredible to witness the passion and optimism currently fuelling growth in the accounting profession. The 2025 State of Small Business and State of Accounting reports show promising trends. A majority of firms (85%) have increased revenue in the past 12 months. Even more (88%) expect further growth in the year ahead.

The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation. It is shifting from broad, one-size-fits-all coverage models to niche solutions tailored to specific risks. The future of insurance lies in this movement toward specialised cover. It is being driven by emerging risks, evolving customer expectations and advancements in technology.

At the recent DEVAC Infrastructure Summit, a powerful theme emerged: Africa cannot trade, grow or connect at scale without fixing its transport infrastructure. Outdated rail networks, congested ports and deteriorating roads have left the continent’s logistics backbone under immense strain. However, within that strain lies an opportunity.

Dedicated to supporting small businesses, I have been reflecting on two decades of change since 2005. What do small business owners, and mentors require in 2025 to thrive? What do future-proof business look like, and how can we ensure our programs remain both timely and relevant in an ever-accelerating world?

The loudest noise at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in March was reserved not for new products, but for debates around who gets to set the agenda for the future. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the heart of the debate, and technologies like 5G-advanced and quantum computing vying for attention, the focus was almost entirely on the roles played by Europe, China and the USA in regulating and rolling out new technology.

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment. Two months ago, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) unveiled a draft Transformation Fund Concept Document. This announcement sparked a bold conversation about the future of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE).

Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming our personal and professional lives. These tech-driven and disruptive innovations are still in their early stages of development. However, they hold the potential to fundamentally reshape business, society and the global economy.

Digital capitalism promises progress, development and an end to the planetary crisis. Through a Marxist lens, contributors interrogate the implications of heightened technological innovation on employment, weak market democracies, climate change and labour power dynamics. They also explore alternatives for emancipatory futures in a digitalised world.

Expansive takes 250 episodes from the award-winning The Expansive podcast and distils them into 52 provocations that will rewire how you think about possibility, influence and personal transformation. John Sanei and Erik Kruger have spent years challenging conventional wisdom on global stages, in boardrooms and their bestselling books. Now, they’ve synthesised their most transformative insights into essays designed not just to inform, but to spark real change.

The ascent of agentic AI, systems that can perform tasks without human intervention, represents more than just an incremental technological advancement. Instead, it marks a fundamental reshaping of the business landscape. The possibilities for enhanced productivity and innovation are immense.