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26 Apr 2021

Black-owned logistics company flourishes during COVID-19 lockdown with help from Dube TradePort

By Staff Writer

Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (DTPSEZ) has made it possible for a black-owned logistics company to flourish amidst a volatile economic climate, tainted by a global pandemic. Knocking on doors looking for business may turn up nothing immediately, but who knows what the future holds. Such was the experience of Musa Makhunga, owner of HRMP...
25 Mar 2021

Vodacom Business helps customers digitise their supply chain

By Staff Writer

Vodacom Business has developed various digital solutions to help businesses achieve a true connected supply chain network to help improve efficiencies and withstand disruption and unpredicted hurdles in the future. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create significant challenges for the manufacturing and retail industry globally, the need for a resilient and agile supply chain...
25 Mar 2021

How to build business resilience in uncertain times

By Staff Writer

BY: Mark Wilson chief executive officer at SYSPRO EMEA&I on-par strategist Building business resilience in times of uncertainty is paramount for all businesses that survived 2020. Instead of reaching a breaking point, the stressors from the initial lockdowns now serve as great opportunities to build resilience, rebound from hardship and establish endurance for the long...
17 Mar 2021

Intrinsic value of assets can unlock short-term cashflow

By Staff Writer

There comes a time in a business or one’s personal affairs when cashflow becomes tight. This is stressful, but normal. The cause is often varied and can be anything from delayed receipts, or the need for immediate liquidity to pursue attractive opportunities. The point is, life is unpredictable, and cashflow is vital.
25 Feb 2021

Training is vital for business growth

By Staff Writer

Enterprise and supplier development training; skill development training; and a range of other training models are so important for sustaining a growing business. Training is the process of increasing the knowledge and skills of the workforce to enable them to perform their jobs effectively. A process whereby an individual acquires job-related skills and knowledge. Training plays an important role in developing...
24 Feb 2021

Virtual conference drives the goal to buy Africa for Africa

By Staff Writer

The Made in Africa Conference and Expo will be the largest ever virtual gathering of and showcase of African buyers and sellers, taking place on 13 and 14 April 2021.   With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing African nations to develop local solutions to the continent’s challenges, the time has come to rally around the Pan...
23 Feb 2021

How to use storytelling to build your brand in the digital age

By Staff Writer

With a bevvy of voices jostling for attention in the digital space, how do you get your brand to speak loud enough for your audience to hear you, and most importantly, take action? Or will big brash budgets always win? Enter the Science of Storytelling. Have you ever had your virtual hand up in an...
17 Feb 2021

COVID-19: Preparing your business for the next wave

By Staff Writer

We are now almost a full year into the worst pandemic of the century, and with cases in South Africa continually on the rise, it is fair to say that Covid-19 is far from over. Many businesses have reopened in some form, while others continue to operate almost entirely remotely.
07 Jan 2021

Enabling technologies will help to build a better post-pandemic future

By Staff Writer

As industry starts to re-build itself after the devastating effect of the global pandemic, it has become clear that future proofing the world’s economy from future pandemics will take investment and technology. A recent report by KPMG and HFS Research highlighted how companies and governments need to make smart investments in emerging technologies if they...
03 Dec 2020

Here’s how much SA companies spent on corporate social investment in 2020

By Staff Writer

South African companies spent an estimated R10.7 billion on corporate social investment (CSI) in the 2020 financial year. This represents a marginal 1.2% growth in real terms from R10.2 billion in 2019, according to CSI consultancy Trialogue. The research was published in the latest Trialogue Business in Society Handbook, released 26 November. It reflects the...
24 Nov 2020

SA’s app driven businesses suffer from high data bills and hardware costs

By Staff Writer

YBuy, a startup owned by JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms Group has partnered with Mint Solutions on an industry-leading holistic solution that optimises corporates’ entire mobile ecosystem. Whilst COVID-19 drove many businesses online, many are experiencing the pain points of the digital economy, including device issues and problems with software and data management. Reduce employee distrations...
19 Nov 2020

Youth must play a role in leadership and decision-making

By Staff Writer

BY: Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth secretary-general Young people around the world are waking up to a growing list of new and harsh realities. Trapped in the shadow of a relentless pandemic, many are being robbed of the usual opportunities of youth and denied even the chance to socialise with friends and family. Some are watching on...