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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Companies are shifting away from viewing success only through a financial lens, by taking on a more progressive, people-centred and purpose-led approach to business. Savina Harrilall, Chief People Officer at Mukuru, shares insight on how to recognise and develop the unique talents of each employee that creates value beyond profits. By embracing diversity, connecting with communities and fostering strong leadership to empower employees, South African businesses are able to make a positive impact.
In recent years, many South African retailers have come to rely on no-code and low-code solutions which ostensibly simplifies the software development process.
South Africa is experiencing a massive surge in internet crime. A shocking 78% of South African organisations were struck by a ransomware attack last year, up from 51% the previous year.
Celebrating the Winners and Encouraging Growth: Insights from the Technology Innovation Agency’s Pitching Competition at the SA Innovation Summit
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By partnering with data specialists Insight Consulting to unleash the power of Qlik, Galito’s flame-grilled its legacy reporting and turned its data into a strategic business asset
This case study, with insights from Samuel Diedericks, Head of Finance at Galito’s, focuses on unlocking the power of Data and how Galito’s transformed its business operations and turned its data into a strategic business asset with Insight Consulting and Qlik.
Whether or not South Africa will experience a buyer’s or seller’s market for property in 2024 is challenging to predict, but several factors point towards a potential buyer’s market for some time to come.