African entrepreneurs get a leg-up from Jack Ma
By Kathy Gibson – Africa has massive opportunities that will be unlocked by entrepreneurs. That’s the word from Alibaba founder and chairman Jack Ma, announcing a $10-million prize fund for African entrepreneurs in Johannesburg this evening. The Netpreneur Prize –...
Cryptocoins and their revolutionary architecture
Investment experts have often sceptically dismissed cryptocurrencies as excessively volatile. Technologists have described them as revolutionary. Who is correct? Will cryptocurrencies become a mainstream asset class? By Stéphane Monier, chief investment officer at...
The future for Africa’s power utilities
A new study into the future of African power utilities and the challenges they face has highlighted four possible scenarios of what the continent’s energy sector will look like by the year 2030. In the whitepaper, titled: “The Future of Energy and Power Utilities in...
A view of security from the front line
Balancing resources as security challenges rise is a major strategic problem for today’s business leaders. The list of brands whose credibility and finances have been damaged by cyber-attacks is unprecedented, and alarm bells are understandably going off across the...
AI tackles African healthcare challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionise healthcare supply chains in Africa, according to supply chain specialist Deborah Dull, representing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, Dull revealed how AI in...
A customer-centric approach to hyper-availability
South African businesses are increasingly leveraging data to deliver a better customer experience and differentiate their offerings from competitors. By Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa South at Veeam For example, one local bank lets a person open an account...
The importance of the digital in-store experience
Even though e-commerce has become an increasingly popular consumer option, improving the in-store customer experience is more critical than ever. This ‘last mile’ presents brands with a final opportunity to either trigger a purchase decision or change future buying...
Blockchain to solve supply chain management challenges
Supply chain management today is a complex endeavour. Regardless of how many ERP solutions, workflow tools, digital shipment tracking devices or other integrated monitoring solutions are deployed, complexities, product losses and inaccurate data management abound. By...
Africa’s hottest payment trends
Ever since the Lydians – the ancient civilisation in Western Asia that first used coin-based monetary systems in the 5th century BC – we’ve been creating payments infrastructure that connects buyers and sellers. By Sreekanth Kodumur, GM: banking and financial services...
The role of leadership in fighting corruption and bribery
Tackling business corruption requires more than just a tick-box approach. It requires a strong culture, one that drives company towards maintaining a visible and active compliance programme at all times. Starting at the top, company leadership that demonstrates...
Asbestos: the law and insurance
Built environment professionals are becoming increasingly aware of their roles and responsibilities set out in terms of legislation. The legal and insurance implications for work done where asbestos is used or was used is far-reaching and requires adequate...
Shippers get serious about cyber threats
Major attacks like the NotPetya malware incident have been a wake-up call for the shipping sector, creating a renewed urgency around tackling the threats posed to vessels and supply chains, as well as prompting an increasing interest in cyber insurance. At the same...
