Read this if you are starting a business in South Africa in 2022
Whether you’re leading a business or a business unit, or working as a freelancer, mastering business strategy is key to your success. And the end of a year and the start of a new one is a great tim...
How to invest for the possibility of higher inflation and interest rates in South Africa
The investing world could look quite different over the next 10 years, characterised by higher inflation and interest rates.
10 important things to think about before buying into a franchise
If you’re looking to be your own boss by becoming a business owner, there is a persuasive argument for buying into a franchise rather than striking out on your own – but it’s important to do your h...
Reasons for South Africa to be positive heading into 2022: CEO
2021 is also the year that the country took a decisive step against the Covid-19 pandemic with the rollout of its vaccine programme, said Mavuso.
How to implement a mandatory vaccination policy at a South African business
The Department of Employment and Labour introduced the Consolidated Direction on Health and Safety in Certain Workplaces on 11 June 2021. Effectively, it permits employers to introduce a mandatory ...
South Africa in the middle of a massive emigration wave as more skilled professionals resign
South Africa is seeing a massive resignation wave which will have an impact on the country’s economic rebound, says Emma Durkin, head of Human Capital at Altron Karabina.
Book review: The End of Money by David Buckham, Robyn Wilkinson and Christiaan Straeuli
Cryptocurrencies and their adherents’ lack of faith in the traditional financial system is the end of money in the same way that the fall of the Berlin Wall was, to historian Frances Fukuyama, the ...
Business Talk – Altron’s Emma Durkin on the importance of human capital to rebuild the economy
Altron Karabina’s Emma Durkin discusses the importance of human capital for businesses.
4 scenarios for the new Omicron Covid variant – and what it will mean for the economy
Goldman Sachs economists set out four scenarios for the potential impact on global economic growth from a new coronavirus variant, while adding that it’s too early to adjust their forecasts given i...
Top 10 risks and headaches for businesses right now
With ransomware attacks filling the headlines and the Covid-19 pandemic pushing organisations to embrace remote working and online business models, cyber security has become an area of serious conc...
Why this type of fraud is still so common in South Africa after so many years
SIM-swap fraud has been around for decades and according to the latest South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) figures, SIM-swap incidents increased 91% year-on-year when looking at ...
A shrinking tax base and short-term thinking are adding to South Africa’s problems: economist
Professional services firm KPMG has published its latest Global Economic Outlook paper, detailing the biggest risks and opportunities facing South Africa heading into 2022.
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