“Africa has been labelled as “the last remaining frontier for business”, offering a myriad of opportunities for global and regional corporations. With its wealth of natural resources and a large, young, and ambitious population, it is made up of rapidly transforming and growing economies. “Along with the opportunities comes... Read more
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is currently working towards automating the tax return submission process for all South African taxpayers. This means that more taxpayers may be eligible for auto-assessments, which are already in place for taxpayers who only receive income from sources where taxes were already withheld... Read more
It’s hard to think of life without technology. From being able to stream movies on Netflix, asking Alexa to play our favourite songs or just being able to Google the weather, latest soccer scores or answers to life’s most puzzling questions – technology is playing a central role in the way... Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. This was announced by Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya during a media briefing on Wednesday. According to Magwenya, the bill seeks to progress the transformation of South Africa’s workforce by “setting equity targets for economic sectors... Read more
Success is said to be no accident, and for entrepreneurs who plot the right destination and navigate their “seas” strategically, victory is sealed. One navigation instrument that successful companies should use is focusing on delivering customer value at their core. When leaders focus on customer value as a core... Read more
It’s hard to think of life without technology. From being able to stream movies on Netflix, asking Alexa to play our favourite songs or just being able to Google the weather, latest soccer scores or answers to life’s most puzzling questions – technology is playing a central role in the way... Read more
Small businesses are essential to the well-being of the South African economy, employing between 50 and 60 percent of the country (Kalidas et al, 2020). In an economy where small to medium-sized enterprises are a key economic driving force, potential business ideas need to be nurtured into functioning and... Read more
What to look for when recruiting
Work life 12/03/2023
Business leaders across the globe worry about attracting and retaining top talent, especially as remote and hybrid workforces are becoming the norm. In their responses to surveys they often list it as a main inhibitor of profitable growth into the future! Despite this, most business leaders and managers prioritise... Read more
A new global survey of women and allies ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) today, 8 March, held under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’”, reveals that parity for women in technology-related positions and industries is still a way off, and suggests that COVID-19 has had... Read more
E-commerce sales in South Africa are expected to reach R23-billion by the end of 2023, according to a study by market research firm eMarketer. Unpacking how local entrepreneurs can leverage popular e-commerce trends to increase their growth, from Web3 to social commerce, the Payfast e-commerce Virtual Summit will take... Read more
VWSA develops emerging entrepreneurs
Nelson Mandela Bay Sep 11, 2023
