The study shows fraud remains a significant source of profit erosion for businesses trading online.
Author: Africa Business
More resources, more problems: Understanding the African mining landscape
The African continent is richly endowed in natural resources, with platinum, silver, gold, copper and cobalt some of our best-known commodities.
Robust Governance and Planned Succession are Key for African Family Businesses
Family owned businesses in Africa make a considerable contribution to the economic prosperity of the continent and this is likely to be the case in the long-term future too.
How innovative payment solutions are shaping South Africa’s retail sector
By Shaun Holley, Deputy CEO & Head of Innovation & Rory Bosman, Sales & Marketing Executive at Ecentric Payment Systems Today’s consumers have access to […]
Africa: Resilience in the private equity market
By Angela Simpson and Lydia Shadrach-Razzino, Partners and Co-heads of the Corporate/M&A Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg Private markets in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have seen a […]
Nigeria’s industry is rising to the twin challenge of decarbonisation and energy security
Wale Yusuff, the Managing Director of Wärtsilä in Nigeria, explains how businesses operating in energy-intensive industries like cement or steel are investing in flexible engine […]
Building a recession-ready business: the 3 Cs to weather any economic storm
The South African economy recorded zero growth for the first quarter of 2023, following a fourth quarter of negative growth in 2022.
SAFPS to launch a ground-breaking platform to combat fraud
Traditionally, South Africa has been a popular country among fraudsters looking for every opportunity to try and find their next victim.
AI in the Age of Data: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Decision-Making
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have become increasingly popular in recent years, with businesses and industries leveraging the power of AI to make smarter decisions.
Achieving Food Security Through Private Sector Investment: The Battle of Narratives
Africa is well positioned to become the global breadbasket; with 60 % of the world’s unused cropland spread across the continent that can be used for farming, it has the potential to emerge as a major food supplier.