Category Archives: Articles on campus

Cyber resilience is your business: How to improve it(Forbes)

The recent exploitation of vulnerabilities in Ivanti’s VPN solutions underscores the growing risk organizations face across their software supply chains. And the situation is not getting any better. According to research firm Cybersecurity Ventures, the annual cost of software supply chain attacks on businesses worldwide will rise to $60 billion by 2027, up from $46 billion. Gartner predicts that 45% of […]
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AI can improve business results, says MMA South Africa (BL)

There is no doubt that the AI wave is fundamentally shaping and changing the role of marketing within an organisation. Because of this seismic shift, CEOs and their CMOs across sectors and industries are regrouping and ramping up their digital innovation to increase competitiveness. Retaining existing customers and gaining new ones is now an outright battle […]
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Why African Entrepreneurs Embrace Business Education (Forbes)

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of economic progress, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up 90% of all businesses. These SMEs are more than just companies; they are the engines of job creation, contributing “up to 40% of national income (GDP) in emerging economies.” However, a closer look reveals a gap. Many of these enterprises begin their […]
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How Leaders are approaching time off in a remote world (Forbes)

Remote work has redrawn the boundaries between personal and professional life, creating an environment where employees are always just a click away from their work. Employees are physically removed from the office yet find it harder than ever to fully disconnect. The result is a paradox where workers, despite not being physically present in an […]
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Nampak to sell its liquid cartons, Zambia and Malawi businesses (EN)

The selling parties include Nampak Products, Nampak International, Nampak Southern Africa Holdings and Transmar, all of which are Nampak group companies. The buyers include Corvest 15, Diversified Liquid Packaging Group and Liquid Cartons, with Dlondlobala Capital acting as fund manager of D Capital Fund 1, as part of the consortium. Click here to read the full article

AI Implementation In Business: Lessons From Diverse Industries (Forbes)

Artificial intelligence has been introduced to companies around the world, with some good results and some waste of resources. At this point we can see trends that will help business leaders implement worthwhile efforts. Best use cases vary from industry to industry, but commonalities abound. Businesses can benefit from looking beyond their own industry or […]
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SA’s business vs government trust gap biggest in the world (Moneyweb)

What stood out in the South African results was the relatively high trust in business compared to government. The gap between the two is the largest in the world. Business has a trust rating of 62 (out of 100) while government is rated at 29. It was also striking that 61% of South Africans believe […]
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Hospitality industry ready to show that Africa is open for business when Africa’s Big 7 returns(IOL)

The premium food and beverage market in Africa is expected to reach $44 billion by 2025, and with private label booming in Africa, consumers are increasingly seeking value without compromising on quality. The show will delve into the latest consumer trends and dining demands, including addressing how menus are adapting and will also showcase quality […]
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African cocoa plants run out of beans as global chocolate crisis deepens (Bizcommunity)

Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, which means chocolate prices around the world are likely to soar. Chocolate makers have already increased prices to consumers, after three years of poor cocoa harvests, with a fourth expected, […]
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Shell shakes up climate targets as it plans to keep gas business growing (FT)

Shell has weakened some of its climate targets to accommodate its plans to keep growing its giant gas business, even as it pushes to cut emissions to net zero by 2050. In the first three-year review of its energy transition plan, launched in 2021, the energy major said the net carbon intensity of its products […]
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