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Rise SA Business Solutions, University of Johannesburg redesign industry-based supply chain management for real-world business impact

eriinfo.com22 hours ago03 mins

Dr Sebonkile Thaba. Rise SA Business Solutions and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have announced a redesign of the Industry-Based Supply Chain Management course, shifting it from a predominantly theoretical format towards practical, system-driven training aligned with real business operations. The curriculum update was initiated by Dr Sebonkile Thaba, Deputy Head of Department in the…

Is your business paying too much for e-mail in 2026?

eriinfo.com2 days ago08 mins

Is your business paying too much for e-mail in 2026? When entrepreneurs think about getting online, building a website is usually the first step. And yes – that matters. But one of the smartest first moves is often much simpler: a professional e-mail address that matches your domain. In 2026, there’s a new (and very…

Most business owners don’t worry about IT

eriinfo.com7 days ago08 mins

The author, SevenC MD Graeme Millar Most small business owners don’t think about IT as often as they do about customers, cash flow, staff, suppliers and deadlines. IT sits quietly in the background, assumed to be working. And most of the time, that assumption holds. Until it doesn’t. When something goes wrong, it’s rarely dramatic…

India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war | Business and Economy News

eriinfo.com1 week ago05 mins

Modi’s government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets and trade uncertainty. Published On 1 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled its annual budget, aiming for steady growth in an uncertain global economy rocked by recent…

10 AI Wins for Busy Business Owners

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago015 mins

South African SMEs are built on grit and speed. Most owners are wearing five hats, running lean teams, and juggling customers, cashflow, operations, and the curveballs that come with doing business locally. That is exactly why AI matters. AI is not a magic button, but used well, it is a practical tool that helps you…

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Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa’s Best Country to Start a Business

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. The ranking came from the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, ranking first in Africa in the market perception pillar. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson Catherine Shipushu says the ranking highlights the country’s strong…

Bolt for Business sees strong growth in SA

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Bolt for Business expands corporate travel access through Stellr partnership. Bolt for Business recorded year-on-year growth of 38% in South Africa in 2025, driven by increased use of corporate mobility services and the addition of new distribution partners. Launched locally in 2019, the Bolt for Business addition allows organisations to book rides on a large…

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Africa: Namibian Youth Least Interested in Business in Africa

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

Young people in Namibia are among the least interested in starting their own businesses compared to their peers across Africa. This is according to a new Afrobarometer survey on barriers to youth empowerment. The survey is based on 50 961 face-to-face interviews conducted in 38 African countries during Afrobarometer’s Round 10 surveys in 2024 and…

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Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Washington — The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors. The Women Entrepreneurship Development and Access to Finance Program (WEDAF) is a results-based program (PforR). It will support the government…

Modernising business applications with Microsoft

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago06 mins

Christo Greeff, Delivery Lead: App Modernisation, Mint Group. Companies are still relying on legacy systems that were never designed for the pace and scale of today’s market. They work, but they’re not agile enough and they’re expensive to maintain and slow to adapt. Companies sitting on legacy may be reluctant to change due to sunk…