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One promising solution to South Africa’s high youth unemployment rate lies in Absorption, a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) strategy that drives long-term employment and addresses the urgent need for job creation. Rajan Naidoo, Managing Director of EduPower Skills Academy, highlights that this initiative extends beyond job creation with the 2019 amendment to the Absorption […]

One significant challenge facing African manufacturers is inadequate reporting and analysis capabilities. This often results in inefficient decision-making processes due to siloed data, limiting the ability to respond to changing conditions quickly. In a recent Manufacturing CFO survey, respondents from Africa revealed that their top priority, as well as their most significant risk, was visibility […]

AS SOUTH Africa struggles to bring down the unemployment rate, young people are faced with a twin challenge: They need to learn an employable skill and they need to know how, or where, to find sustainable employment.  With technology evolving at an incredible pace, it is no surprise that software development is front of mind […]

I heard a story about a man who bought himself a very expensive thoroughbred horse. In the version that I was told, the owner wanted to use it for breeding purposes. The motivation aside, it was clear that the cost was more than he should have spent on any one item, and so he became […]

In my previous article, I examined how artificial intelligence (AI) is providing companies with the means to navigate their digitisation journeys more easily. I explored how AI can help automate tasks that were previously performed by humans, its potential to revolutionise IT infrastructure, and how it can help optimise business operations. In this month’s piece, […]

In the tech industry, the essence of organisational success has shifted. Data was once hailed as the “oil of the organisation,” however, now the emphasis has shifted to collaboration. In today’s interconnected world, collaboration stands as the cornerstone of innovation, culture, and opportunity. It transcends geographical boundaries, enabling diverse workforces to come together seamlessly, driving […]

History is in the making as we meet AIbraham Lincoln, the world’s first AI presidential candidate. AIbraham Lincoln (Abe2.0) enters politics today, marking the beginning of its groundbreaking political career and its intention to campaign for the 2028 U.S. election. This revolutionary candidate promises to usher in a new era of fairness, transparency, and unbiased […]

Leading IT solutions provider, Braintree, one of the largest and most strategic partners in Africa, has been awarded LS Retail Diamond Partner Status for the fifth consecutive year. LS Retail Diamond Partner Status is a prestigious recognition that signifies a high level of expertise, commitment, and success in implementing and supporting LS Retail solutions.  LS […]

On Thursday, 15 May 2024, over 25,000 people passed through the gates of NAMPO, an increase of more than 8,000 compared to Day One. Was it the appeal of meeting rugby star Kwagga Smith at the Husqvarna stand that drew so many people? “We will never know,” says Timothy Isabirye, Marketing Manager. “What I can […]

Supply chain finance is an increasingly critical aspect of supply chain management, enabling organisations to improve their cash flow, mitigate risk in their supply chains, and ensure the continuity of supply and the financial health of their suppliers, according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management). In the public health sector, lives depend […]