Tag: transparency
Africa’s AI advantage – the role of data in business success
In the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, data drives innovation. Enterprises that harness and manage their data efficiently gain a competitive edge. Meanwhile, those that fail to do so risk falling behind. AI’s potential to transform operations, enhance decision-making and fuel growth hinges on effective management of the vast volumes of structured and unstructured data organisations generate daily
Swim now or sink later – C-suite must adapt to rising...
The C-suite has long left data resilience and cybersecurity in the hands of security and IT teams. It has been a case of ‘leave it to the experts’, and for a long time, that made sense. But as organisations have become increasingly dependent on technology and breaches have become a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if,’ cybersecurity has become a part of everyone’s day-to-day.
Earned wage access trends – the evolution of financial flexibility
Earned wage access (EWA) trends signal explosive industry growth, with EWA projected to reach a $24 billion market value globally by 2025. As the industry matures, we are leading the transformation, developing earned wage access platforms into comprehensive financial wellness solutions. We are also leveraging financial technology and personalisation to meet the needs of an increasingly digital workforce.
Creating the packaging secret sauce for consumers
Imagine you had a time machine. But instead of a Delorean, it was an old-school Opel Corsa. If you stepped into a supermarket in 1999, you would notice bold, no-nonsense branding, straightforward labels and packaging that did the job without much fuss.
Wearable technologies in sports – performance vs protection
The global sports industry is worth over USD 400 billion. Athletes and players who compete at a professional level often perform under conditions of stress, overexertion and overtraining. To optimise their physical performance, the industry has adopted various technologies.
Funding the SABC – the streaming tax debate
The TV licence system is on life support. Less than 20% of South Africans with a licence actually pay. The costs of chasing payments often outweigh the revenue collected. People simply don’t see value in funding a public broadcaster anymore. They have an endless stream of content available elsewhere. That said, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) still matters.
2025 Budget Speech highlights – VAT hikes and spending priorities
The updated South African National Budget for 2025, tabled on 12 March, tries to balance the need to address the country's fiscal challenges. At the same time, it aims to stimulate economic growth and improve public services. Over and above these priorities, it also balances political pressure from the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Appointing Accountants and Auditors
Accounting and auditing play crucial roles in business operations. They manage financial activities and maintain accurate company records. These functions oversee finance-related tasks and ensure effective financial management. Additionally, they implement risk mitigation strategies to support business continuity.
Modernising debit orders – from EFT to RM
The evolution of South Africa's debit order landscape has marked a journey of significant milestones. The shift from the Registered Mandate Service (RMS) to the Registered Mandate (RM) payment stream requires businesses and consumers to understand its effects.
Cleaning up innovations – AI, automation and sustainability
Technology and AI-driven innovations are transforming how organisations operate at every level. Cleaning up innovations are evolving rapidly, reshaping the cleaning sector with smarter, more efficient solutions.































