Physical retail is as important as ever, which means that in-person payments continue to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s retail landscape. In light of this, continued investment has been directed toward in-person payment innovation, a trend that is expected to persist well into the foreseeable future.
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The Majority of People In The World’s Biggest Economies Fear They Have Just 5 Years Before Advancing Technology Makes Their Job Skills Obsolete – Global Labor Market Conference Research
The majority of workers in the world’s largest economies fear that advancing technology will make their job skills obsolete within five years, according to research from the Global Labor Market Conference. Learn more about the shifting landscape of work and the future of employment.
South African SMBs Confidently Chart Growth Amid Economic Uncertainties
South African SMBs are navigating economic uncertainties with confidence, focusing on growth opportunities and resilience. Explore how small and medium businesses are strategically positioning themselves for success in 2024.
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Strategies to bridge the technical skills divide
Organisations around the world – including in South Africa – face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool.
NIQ Retail Barometer: South Africans Expend R214 Billion on FMCG and Durable Goods in Q3 2024
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Ecentric Wins Fintech Innovation of the Year at 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards
Ecentric, a leading omnichannel payments provider, and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their pioneering […]
SAFPS Warns: Technology is Emerging as a Major Battleground in the Fight Against Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week is a global annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread issue of fraud and showcasing the efforts across various sectors to combat this growing challenge.
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South Africa’s Tech & Durables market experiences solid sales growth in value and units YTD. FMCG sales rise 2.6% year-over-year. Value of private label FMCG sales on track to reach R100 billion.