In recognition of its contribution to empowering and advancing entrepreneurs and developing small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), Smart Procurement was honoured at the inaugural National Presidential SMME Awards. These were hosted by The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the awards were presented by Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, South Africa’s Minister of Small Business Development. […]
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South Africa’s first and only utility Crypto token has been trading for 1,6 years and is growing stronger in adoption! Community Business Token (CBT) has been developed by DigitalFlyer®, which aims to be the first true blockchain-driven business marketplace, elevating doing business online for its members to a whole new level. CBT is currently trading […]
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ROX Equity Partners, a UK based private equity company, has acquired SilverBridge. The South African financial services technology provider has become the first subsidiary in the newly established Alula Technologies group providing solutions to the insurance and health industries. As an organisation who has demonstrated its ability to operate in complex markets, ROX has created […]
Continue ReadingIf poultry is not to your pup’s liking, try the bacon or peanut flavor instead. It will last many months, even with essentially the most extreme chewers. Manufactured by a company trusted by dog house owners for practically 70 years. Affordable price, especially for the industrial-strength and high quality of the rubber. The floor of […]
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Growing a small business in the increasingly difficult global economic climate is not easy. Despite the small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) industry being a big driver of employment and economic growth for South Africa, many of these businesses face several challenges during the start-up phase. Oliver Naidoo, Managing Director of SANAS-accredited certification body JC […]
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People with disabilities have an integral role to play in South Africa’s economy, yet they remain a largely untapped talent pool in the country, mostly owing to ongoing stigmatisation and misconceptions. A disability can be defined as any impairment of the body and/or mind which makes it difficult for a person to perform certain activities. […]
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A Western Cape business outsourcing company has been recognised for a national award following its success in recovering debt linked to home loans. Sigma Connected, which offers customer contact centre services in the financial services, telecommunications, retail, insurance, government and logistics industries, has been named runner-up in the Shortfall Recoveries – External Debt Collections category, […]
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I would argue that it is the saddest story of the South African year. In a year that “gifted” South Africa with the highest number of days of loadshedding on record, of increasing unemployment and of international humiliation in terms of the country’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is not easy to […]
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Information and Communications Technology has undoubtedly changed the face of global customs. The introduction of new technologies like cloud computing, mobile advancements, information management and analytics has impacted customs in many different ways, but also provides exciting opportunities for customs officials, traders and other supply chain stakeholders for greater connectivity. World Customs Organisation secretary general […]
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“Time is running out, but we can help you.” That in a nutshell is Remote Metering Solutions (RMS) EPC Inspection Body’s message to the thousands of property owners that haven’t yet taken any measures to obtain energy performance certificates (EPCs) for their buildings. An EPC is a certificate that shows the energy performance of a […]
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