If you’ve done any kind of online shopping in South Africa, you’re more than likely to be familiar with the name i-Pay. Not only do they make electronic funds transfers (EFTs) smoother and safer, they also singlehandedly saved 2018 Black Friday...
December 5, 2018 •
Startups •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on What SMMEs need to consider during the festive season
As the year draws to a close, it’s important for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to have a strategic plan in place for business continuity. So before you get into a festive frame of mind, take a look at these top tips on what SMME’s need...
November 7, 2018 •
General, Internet of Things •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on ICT’s potential to emerge as a powerhouse sector in its own right
Most analysts would agree that a sense of political stability and renewed national hope has swept through South Africa recently, but ratings downgrades, international economic uncertainty and, now, a surprise recession, continue to present stubborn hurdles to...
September 27, 2018 •
Features •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on The future of digital trade in Africa
We predict Africa’s digital-enabled commerce landscape will change drastically over the next decade – as a fragmented sphere with wanting customer experience meets the opportunities of a new, mobile and connected world. The result for the continent will...
June 20, 2018 •
Startups •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on The technology driving big advantages for SMMEs
Deciding to take the plunge into the world of entrepreneurship is a scary prospect, but also one that holds incredible promise – if founders play their cards right. Despite shaky economies around the world, the current digital era is a great time to launch...
June 5, 2018 •
Southern Africa •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Monopoly capital vs the Entrepreneur
Collective bargaining in South Africa. A lucrative playground for big business, big trade unions and big government. … and this is how it plays out in the Steel Industry: big business, supported by a minority of extremely naive SMMEs (collectively...
Entrepreneurship and Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMME’s) are the catalyst to achieving economic growth and development in South Africa. This is according to the South African Government which has prioritised their advancement. Kevin Tucker,...
With Microsoft recently making the big announcement that it will be opening cloud data centres in South Africa next year, there has never been a better time for small businesses to take the plunge and take their business into the cloud. Not only will it...
MTN Business has unveiled a fresh market positioning to ignite the growth of businesses – corporates and SMMEs alike – and enhance the ability of the public sector to deliver services to citizens. Mandisa Ntloko, Head of Marketing for MTN Business South...
Vodacom Business Services has announced a 45% reduction in broadband prices for its Premium Business DSL offerings. “Our premier DSL services cater for the specific needs of businesses in South Africa and provide companies, from SoHos and SMMEs to large...
