Economy

In collaboration with Niya Consulting, the DO MORE FOUNDATION (founded by RCL FOODS) launched the Township Economy Programme in 2019 to empower young women in rural South African communities as sustainable business owners. The initiative aims to equip these women—often the primary breadwinners in their families—with practical skills and business acumen, helping them navigate challenges like poverty, social obstacles, poor infrastructure, and limited resources.

DAC Systems, a leader in integrated business solutions, says companies should use cloud Private Branch Exchange (PBX) environments to enable a more integrated and secure communication infrastructure. This is especially important at a time when a distributed workforce needs to operate effectively regardless of geographic location.

South African enterprises in the financial, healthcare, and retail sectors are now prioritising data and AI projects to help them become more competitive and compliant. This is according to Digicloud partner Synthesis, a software development specialist that helps local enterprises achieve more value from digital projects.

The Building Industry Bargaining Council clarifies the ins and outs of the looming legislation and what it will mean for employers and workers.

With salaries frequently failing to keep pace with the cost of living, many South Africans are having to tighten their belts or look at ways of supplementing their income – and starting a side hustle in addition to an existing job is one way of making ends meet or achieving certain life goals.

Vincent Lilane, Business Development Representative at inDrive highlights how by addressing present challenges while simultaneously capitalising on growth opportunities, the ride-sharing industry can maximize its job creation and GDP contributions, benefiting both South Africa and its people.

‘Decent work’ not only ensures excellent working conditions, but a sustainable building industry as well. The Building Industry Bargaining Council unpacks the role of employers, workers and the public at large.

A survey of more than 5 000 employees last year established that only 36% of respondents were able to access a retirement fund, with only 7% of retirees feeling prepared for their retirement years. Here's how the Western Cape’s Building Industry Bargaining Council’s pension fund is ensuring that minor children of builders today can get the help they need once their parents pass on.

With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also a cause for concern about how it might affect our local coders, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO at Zaio.

Globally popular collective bargaining can invigorate a workforce to withstand market volatility and financial uncertainty while addressing issues of complexity.

Michael Gullan provides solutions on how organisations can foster a high-performance culture while mitigating burnout and stress on their management teams.

If your business has to deal with frequent tax penalties, compliance fines and legal disputes, it may be time to consider outsourcing your payroll to a professional payroll bureau.

A good customer experience (CX) has a delicate balance between relevance and respect, data precision, and human empathy. Thanks to advancements in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence, additional opportunities are created to use CX and drive new business growth.

In the fast-paced world of contact centres, where every interaction is an opportunity to sell and foster customer loyalty, self-discipline emerges as a game-changer. Jacqueline van Rooijen, a leading sales strategist, emphasises its transformative power. 

Working with money is a stressful task doesn’t matter if it applies in business or personal capacity. We often look at the amount of income we earn and dread if it will be enough to cover the monthly expenses, especially if your income does not adjust according to rising inflation and interest rates.

Sectors that are heavily dependent on precise project management, robust working conditions, and synchronised interaction between front- and back-end systems are progressing because these functions fall within the scope of construction management software (CMS).

Business expert Dr Erika Zeelie, Deputy Head of Faculty: Commerce at The Independent Institute of Education, says that hospitality helps a business go beyond the transactional exchange of goods and services – and with consumer expectations of service levels currently at an all-time high, hospitality in business has become a competitive edge that can’t be ignored.

The article below counters the misperception that eLearning is primarily used for onboarding, product training, compliance, and other internal processes. eLearning is being used with great success to amp up sales professionals, who are the lifeblood of most organizations.

Lisk & CV Labs Africa unveil VC Curated Blockchain Incubation Hub to empower blockchain entrepreneurs across Africa.

The growing expansion of IoT-connected devices is projected to exceed 30 billion connected units by 2025 which presents unique challenges. This includes ensuring dependable connectivity, navigating complex networks, safeguarding data integrity, and scaling infrastructure to meet escalating demands.