How to protect your brand from copycats
Before adopting a new brand, organisations should conduct comprehensive trade mark searches to ensure that similar marks have not already been registered.
What the World Bank has to say about South Africa’s Special Economic Zones
When implemented and managed properly, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can be a powerful tool for industrial development.
“We need to master statecraft” – Turning promises into progress at the Public Sector Leaders Summit
With unemployment sitting at 33.6% and service delivery dominating headlines as local elections draw closer, what the country is doing for residents at the most basic level was bound to guide much of the discourse.
Pull up a chair: Here’s why organisations need women in leadership
“Research by Forbes suggests that gender diverse teams make better business decisions and succeed 73% of the time compared to non-gender diverse teams. So what do we do then?”
R2.2-trillion in exports: A look at the oldest customs union in the world
“The world’s oldest customs union has evolved with the times and is a far cry from the 1910 agreement which saw South Africa, the dominant economy, solely responsible for tariff management, and revenue administration and distribution.”
Fair Pay Bill: What your business needs to know
“For businesses, greater transparency could offer several advantages. Clearly communicating salary ranges may help attract candidates whose expectations align with the available budget, reducing lengthy negotiations and improving recruitment efficiency. “
Why the government has turned to PPPs to clear the infrastructure backlog
While South Africa’s own foray into PPS began in the late 90s, it is only in recent times that they have been seen as one of the most viable financing solutions to the state’s problems.
How leaders can build a culture of mental wellbeing
We often measure business success by productivity, profitability and growth. We rarely ask whether the people delivering those results are quietly paying the price.
The opportunity for economic inclusion through the evolution of the B-BBEE landscape
he gravitation towards Broad-Based BEE proved that fundamental transformation of the patterns of ownership of the mainstream of the country’s economy was necessary.
What you need to know about tax-free savings
One of the most effective tools available to South Africans is the Tax-Free Savings Account, a government-backed initiative designed to encourage a culture of saving while allowing investors to keep more of their returns.