As the retail calendar barrels toward Black Friday and the festive season, brands are bracing for what could be a very unpredictable peak period. The economic landscape is volatile, consumer behaviour is shifting, and external pressures, from tariffs to supply chain disruptions, are mounting. Why This Year’s Peak Will Be Different “This year’s retail holidays…
In commercial deals, contracts underpin everything from property sales to shareholder exits – shaping outcomes and mitigating risk, and can be the difference between a smooth exit or a legal crisis. Miss a clause, and you may be betting your business on a technicality. PJ Veldhuizen, MD of specialist commercial law firm Gillan & Veldhuizen…
William Tewiah William Tewiah is the founder and CEO of Ghana-based ZEN Petroleum, a supplier of fuel and lubricants to the country’s mining industry. In this article, first published by Africa’s Business Heroes, Tewiah shares some of the learnings from his business journey. A compelling dream or business idea means little until it’s backed by…
With youth unemployment sitting at 44.6%, many young South Africans are no longer waiting for jobs that may never come – they’re creating their own. While necessity is a major driver, locals are also starting businesses to make a difference, build wealth, or continue a family legacy. The result is a growing wave of youth-led startups, side hustles…
Magix, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Magix R&D Lab, a cutting-edge research and development initiative aimed at advancing cybersecurity through innovative threat research and offensive security expertise. Kevin Wotshela, Managing Director of Magix Security, expressed his excitement about the new venture: “Magix R&D Lab represents our commitment…
Godiragetse Mogajane In the early 2020s, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Godiragetse Mogajane returned to Hammanskraal, the township north of Pretoria where he grew up. Back in his hometown, he noticed something missing: many of the popular food delivery apps that had become common in South Africa’s cities didn’t operate in the township. Townships – residential…
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools becomes more prevalent in the workplace, businesses face new legal, ethical, and operational challenges. AI brings exciting opportunities to innovate, work more efficiently, and save costs, but allowing employees to use these tools without clear rules and guidelines can expose a company to risks, including data leaks,…
After a debut season that drew over 2.3 million views and saw a previously eliminated contestant crowned the winner, Engen The Making Of is back for season 2 – with another R800 000 up for grabs for fearless entrepreneurs. Sponsored once again by Engen, and powered by Raizcorp, ten bold entrepreneurs will be challenged to…
Some leaders have the innate ability to inspire and connect. What is their secret? Dori Moreno, business advisor, life coach and conversation enabler, attributes this leadership success to a simple yet powerful skill: listening. Dori Moreno shares three conversational shifts and leadership listening skills, including the power of active listening, that leaders must consider if…
In today’s experience economy, customers aren’t just buying products or services, they are buying the experience too. Having the best product in the market does not mean that customers will be satisfied or remain loyal. Not knowing and understanding your customers experience (CX) is the silent killer of small and medium businesses. Far too many…
