Customers today are more informed than ever, making ethical business practices essential. According to PWC, 83% of consumers believe businesses should actively work to improve social and environmental issues. This reflects a significant shift in consumer expectations, where people increasingly hold companies accountable for their impact on the world.
Tag: Manufacturing
The Role of eSIM and eUICC in Modern Technology
The evolution of mobile technology has led to significant advancements in how we connect and interact with our devices.
At the coalface of change
With Coal & Energy Transition Day taking place this month, the discussion around sustainability in coal mining ramps up, as the sector grapples with the desire and responsibility to lower its carbon footprint – while not losing its very reason for existence. In the opinion article, Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting, weighs in on the plight facing coal mines and in fact, all corporates who might have realised that the journey towards greening their operations needs to be done responsibly, sustainably – and that is should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint. And most importantly, why you need to take your people along on this journey.
Why the sector is fertile ground for South African entrepreneurs
By Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola South Africa needs entrepreneurs to reverse our shrinking economy and high unemployment rate. And while they face numerous barriers […]
Friday@Noon on Manufacturing in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
SEZs and the Industrialisation Drive in Africa
Dr. Adefolake Adeyeye Research Fellow of the NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies Africa has not had tremendous success with special economic zones (SEZs). Reasons for […]