The Latest Tech Features
How embracing digital technology can help small businesses to attract and retain customers
By Colin Timmis, Xero South Africa Country Manager With the advent of technology and digital transformation, customers’ expectations have risen rapidly, creating a highly competitive environment for businesses wanting to win them over. Today, customers need relevant...
The definition of success
What core traits build a solid foundation for feminine success in business, asks Sharon Maasdorp, Managing Executive: Unified Communications at BCX
Closing the tech skills gap is about more than just money
Head of Human Capital at one of SA’s largest tech companies unpacks how scarce skills can be addressed through the right culture, leadership, and talent strategies
South African SMBs rebuild their talent, technology, and teams to boost efficiency
By Viresh Harduth, Vice President, Small Business, Sage Africa & Middle East South Africa's small and medium businesses (SMBs) are heaving a sigh of relief as the country starts emerging from the last of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Yet with load shedding,...
Load shedding and new work realities are changing the way companies collaborate and communicate
By Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager - Africa, Zoho Corporation By the time South Africa lifted the last of its COVID-19 restrictions in late June, many companies had already returned to the office full time. But, not long after the restrictions were lifted, South...
Here’s how you can boost your productivity (and health) while working from home
According to Discovery Insure's Work From Home Index, people physically travel between work and home three days a week. That means most workers typically work from home two days a week. "Although we're seeing a transition back to the office for most organisations,...
Is a smoke-free society within our grasp?
Despite all the publicly available information on the harm caused by smoking, it's estimated that 1.1 billion people smoke cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation. Simply put, the estimates suggest that there will still be this number of smokers in the...
How embedded finance is eclipsing the fintech competition
Embedded finance solutions are a game-changer for how financial services are delivered in emerging markets across the globe and beyond, says Anton Coertzen, Chief Commercial Officer of fintech enabler, Ukheshe.
How to improve your child’s early childhood development
Earlier this year, the Department of Basic Education announced that Grade R will now be compulsory for all children. More than 60% of pre-schoolers in South Africa will start big school at a massive disadvantage. A recent survey found that 65% of children aged 4-5...
Smart grids: A solution to power outages
By Corridor Africa Technologies CEO Matone Ditlhake Energy utility companies across the world are striving to find smarter ways to control the flow of energy. The benefits of digitalisation and connectivity are unquestionable. To survive, energy companies must harness...