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Securing a high value exit in a burgeoning African M&A market
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) has long been a vital part of the global financial ecosystem, with the first deal dating back to the 1870s. Until recently Africa hasn’t developed enough companies of scale for successful M&A to drive highly profitable exits, with M&A on the continent accounting for only 2% of global deal value.
Free Zone Company Formation: Low cost Free Zones
Overall, establishing a business in a free zone might seem pricier at first compared to a mainland setup, given the extra charges levied by free zone authorities, including license fees, visa fees, and registration fees. Nevertheless, free zones frequently provide inducements like tax exemptions, discounted office space, and additional benefits that could potentially balance out these initial costs over the long term.
Analyze Consulting Secures 50% Stake in LeadMe to Enhance Leadership Development
The significance of leadership development cannot be overstated, especially when considering statistics from the World Economic Forum, which anticipates that 50% of all employees will require reskilling by 2025, with leadership being one of the top skills in demand. Furthermore, organisations with leadership development programs are reported to be 86% more capable of responding to adversity.
Top scams to watch out for as you enjoy this year’s Black Friday sales
Despite the continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales.
Understanding generative AI and its impact on payment fraud in South Africa
The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and the interests of financial leaders becomes increasingly significant, says Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider.
NextGen Succession Planning for Kenyan Family Businesses; Including market insights into Waqf Principles
This article explores the significance of the Waqf principle in engaging the next generation within family-owned businesses especially in Kenya and across the region and how this principle can address other challenges facing these businesses.
The Hunter, not the Hunted: Redefining Security in the Age of Cyber-Threats
Bertus Engelbrecht, Senior Manager: Information Security at BCX, talks about the cybersecurity threat landscape in 2023 and how the rise of artificial intelligence, automation and intelligent threat actors is putting intense pressure on the organisation.
Africa needs strong domestic corporate banks to drive development
What’s the secret to building a successful African bank and how will this bank lead Africa into an accelerated economic recovery? Jaco Viljoen (Group CEO) of First Capital Bank has some tips.
South Africans play a greater role in becoming scam victims than they care to admit
The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals to justice.