Task Scams are a new wave of cybercrime exploiting job seekers in Africa and beyond. Learn how scammers use gamification, fake jobs, and psychological manipulation to steal money — and discover how to protect yourself from this rising digital threat.
Author: Africa Business
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Old habits and undocumented knowledge threaten business resilience. Discover why data fluency, knowledge centralization, and digital transformation are vital for sustainable growth and security.
The hidden cost of shrinking your marketing investment
Scaling back marketing investments during tough economic times can have hidden costs. Learn why marketing is more than just a “nice-to-have” function—it’s the strategic glue that holds organizations and customer experiences together, according to e4’s Robyn Beckworth Judge.