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Africa: Nicotine Isn’t the Enemy – World Expert Corrects a Century of Misconception

eriinfo.com1 week ago09 mins

For decades, misinformation and misconceptions about nicotine’s role in cancer and tobacco-related diseases have dominated public health discussions. These misconceptions are not limited to the general public; even among medical professionals, confusion persists. A Rutgers-led study found that about 80 percent of physicians surveyed believed nicotine directly causes cancer. Speaking during a session on Lessons in…

Why waiting isn’t an option

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago07 mins

When it comes to skills development in South Africa, waiting for the “right time” is no longer an option. The reality is that there isn’t a perfect time to invest in skills. If we delay, we only fall further behind, widening the gap between where we are now and where we want to be going…

5 Reasons Your Business Isn’t Growing – And What To Do About it

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

South African businesses are no strangers to resilience. But far too many are stuck in survival mode—treading water, unable to scale, expand, or evolve. From one-person startups to large operations, a growing number of business owners are asking the same question: Why isn’t my business growing? According to Gary Bateman, founder of Mechanics of Business, the…

Automation isn’t replacing people, it releases their potential

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

Junaid Hussain, head of digital services support at Ricoh South Africa. If you are still using skilled people to do repetitive tasks, you’re wasting resources. Automation exists to change that. When people talk about digital transformation, the focus is usually on cost. But in my experience, the real opportunity lies in how we use automation…