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Mapping out a blueprint for success when it comes to building your ecommerce business
It is no longer a question of “if” but “when” South Africa’s ecommerce market will catch up to the rest of the world. Such has been the boom in digital sales since Covid-19 that even the most conservative estimates suggest 2030 will be the year that there is no longer a discrepancy between the country’s
Meet the HONOR X7b: Impressive from All Angles
In February, HONOR announced the official availability of the HONOR X7b in South Africa. Featuring a large 256GB storage, long-lasting 6,000mAh battery, 108MP Superior Main Camera, and an Ultra-Bright Display, the HONOR X7b is the perfect statement for today’s movers and shakers. With its well-rounded features and affordability, the new HONOR X Series smartphone offers
Debt, Diesel, and Digitisation: What might the 2024 Budget Speech deliver?
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speeches garner enormous attention, as his choices impact the average South African individual and business more than most other events. What can we anticipate from the 2024 Budget Speech? Debt remains the leading concern. State debt has been rising consistently for over a decade, then ramped up considerably in 2020,
Absa and Cars.co.za join forces to deliver South Africa’s premier automotive industry awards
Absa and Cars.co.za have partnered to take South Africa’s most authoritative automotive industry awards, the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, into the future. The partnership, which will bring with it an entirely new level of engagement between buyers, dealers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), is aligned with Absa’s strategic objective of being the bank of choice to the automotive industry and consumers at
Chapu CA announce leadership changes to unlock value and new opportunities
In line with its growth strategy, Chapu Chartered Accountants (Chapu CA) announce leadership changes, effective 1 March 2024. These changes align with the firm’s vision to unlock more value for clients, improve customer experience and strengthen and expand its service offerings in the local and international markets. Ncumisa Mkunqwana, currently the Head of Quality Assurance
Effectively managing a hybrid cloud environment
The adoption of hybrid cloud has emerged as the preferred strategic choice for organisations, driven by the imperative to strike a balance between the advantages of public cloud services and the imperative for control and security essential for on-premises infrastructure. According to market research firm IDC, cloud adoption in South Africa is growing rapidly, with
YuLife continues to redefine workplace support with new education benefit for employees in SA
YuLife, the tech-driven financial services company on a mission to inspire life, today announced the launch of its latest benefit offering, the YuLife Education Benefit in South Africa. In a move signaling its commitment to inspiring people to live their best lives, the addition of this benefit is designed to provide financial security for employees' children
Lenovo to unveil its latest portfolio of AI PCs and Far Edge Computing at MWC
At MWC, the technology industry’s largest connectivity ecosystem event (26th – 29th February, Barcelona, Spain), Lenovo (Booth #3N30) will unveil its latest portfolio of AI devices and infrastructure solutions to date, as well as showcase two new device concepts that challenge the traditional PC and smartphone form factors. At CES, Lenovo launched its first AI PCs, bringing the
Absa Wins 2023 BEE Deal of the Year Award for its B-BBEE Transaction
Absa Group is proud to have been named the winner of the BEE Deal of the Year at the prestigious annual DealMakers awards on 13 February 2024. The award, sponsored by Exxaro, recognises Absa’s achievement in implementing one of the largest broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) schemes in recent times, placing 7% of the Group
The HONOR X9b 5G Battery is Set to Rival Every Powerbank
The smartphone is one of the most widely used devices across the world – from streaming to navigating new places to even working remotely. Many people rely heavily on their devices, but often, these smartphones don’t offer a battery that can provide day-long performance without the need to recharge. But the HONOR X9b 5G, the
Redefining critical connectivity with LEO satellites
The LEO satellite market, according to Mordor Intelligence, is estimated at $157.46 billion as of 2023 with an anticipated increase to $284.39 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.35%. The demand for LEO satellites is being driven by the increased demand for high-speed, secure, low-latency connectivity capable of handling significant
WigWag to help small businesses manage payments over WhatsApp
WigWag, a new player in the payments industry and powered by Stitch’s infrastructure, has announced the launch of the WigWag Assistant, a payments management bot designed to help small businesses manage their sales over WhatsApp. In South Africa, 96% of internet users use WhatsApp, and it remains the most popular communication channel in the country.
HONOR partnered with Gameloft to Bring an Extraordinary Gaming Experience
HONOR has announced its partnership with expert game developer Gameloft to optimise the gaming experience on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR and HONOR Magic V2. This partnership introduces an enhanced edition of the popular racing game, Asphalt 9: Legends, tailored specifically for foldable smartphones. It marks the debut of 120 FPS gameplay with higher resolution on
Lula Giving SMEs access to working capital in just two hours
Last year, SA’s small and medium-sized business owners found that access to working capital is their biggest stumbling block. This is according to a recent report from B2B funding innovator Lula, who surveyed hundreds of SMEs and entrepreneurs. In response, Lula has recently streamlined their offerings to provide the quickest turnarounds for business funding products
CAN AI FIND YOUR NEXT C-SUITE HIRE?
AI is revolutionising business and we’re all beginning to relax with it as we learn that it is generally to be welcomed rather than feared. As a tool, it is excellent at making tasks less time-consuming and more efficient, and this applies to the work of executive search businesses as much as to other business
The Rise of AI in Creative Industries
The robots are coming. Yup, as I type this, software developers around the globe are creating the new world order (which probably doesn’t include humans), even if they don’t realise it yet. At some point there will be little use for us brainy chimps. Things like advertising, if it still exists, will be for an
Powering Tomorrow: Sungrow Unveils Game-Changing Energy Solution for South Africa
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its latest product in South Africa. As we continue our mission to bring clean, reliable energy to households and businesses across the country, Sungrow is proud to introduce a new solution tailored for the South African market. Building on
Why more companies should invest in socially responsible hiring
With the fastest-growing youth population globally, it’s no surprise that many African countries have a high youth unemployment rate, with far more youth looking for employment than there are opportunities. The International Labor Organization (ILO) found that in 2023, more than 72 million youth in Africa are NEET – not in education, employment or training. And concerningly,
Sabrina Elba Among Top-Tier Speakers at Africa's Prestigious Women’s Summit
The FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit is gearing up to showcase its ninth landmark edition on March 8, 2024, at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. In honor of International Women's Day and the female leaders and luminaries going beyond the script for a new vision for Africa, FORBES WOMAN AFRICA and McDonald's
Technology should serve society
As technology becomes an ever more integral part of the mining sector, mining stakeholders are coming to understand something quite profound about the role of technology in our sector, and in our society at large. Technology must serve humanity. For us at Barloworld Equipment, this has also led to some interesting insights. While we are