ECONOMY: Tapping into Sub-Saharan Africa’s cashless society
Mobile financial services are moving into the radar of mobile operators, financial institutions, technology firms and governments, particularly in regions where financial inclusion is limited – like...
View ArticleMANAGEMENT: Why business disruption?
It is clear that any company can be disrupted in today’s dynamically changing market, that's why it's important for companies to continuously re-invent themselves to stay ahead of competitors. Finweek...
View ArticleINSIGHT: PIN safety still top priority
According to research, some people still share their bank card PINs with others despite being aware of crime and fraud statistics in South Africa. Finweek looks at a few factors to ensure the safety of...
View ArticleENTREPRENEURSHIP: Apply the ‘Four Ps’ to your business
To ensure the long-term sustainability of your business, consider applying the 'Four Ps' of marketing. Finweek explores these roles and looks at some relevant examples.
View ArticleINVESTMENT: A spotlight on the banking sector
Simon Brown has taken the time to explain what the nuances are of all the sectors in SA. Today he discusses the banking sector and focuses mainly on what can be defined as the impairment ratio.
View ArticleENTREPRENEURSHIP: Why we need competitors
Most entrepreneurs dream of having a market to themselves, free from the threat of competitors. But competition is actually good for business. Colette Symanowitz gives us seven reasons why.
View ArticleSTART-UP: Getting to know Kobus Ehlers
Finweek reporter Kelly Berold spoke with Kobus Ehlers, co-founder of the award winning start-up, SnapScan. Here's what he had to say about Bitcoin and the future of mobile payments.
View ArticleTECHNOLOGY: SA’s growing e-commerce industry
South African consumers have embraced the convenience of secure online shopping and are becoming accustomed to its associated online payment channels. Finweek investigates this trend.
View ArticleINSIGHT: Credit card fraud in SA
It has been announced that credit card fraud has declined by 15% over the past year. This is according to FNB and Visa while working together with Columinate - researchers of fraud awareness and card...
View ArticleENTREPRENEURSHIP: Awakening your entrepreneurial spirit
Dr John Demartini from the Demartini Institute took some time to explain what entrepreneurship really consists of and how to activate one’s entrepreneurial spirit in today's busy market.
View ArticleENTREPRENEURSHIP: How to shave 10 hours off your work week
It’s essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to master the use of their precious and irreplaceable time. Pieter Scholtz from ActionCOACH gives a few tips on how to effectively take 10 hours off...
View ArticleENTREPRENEURSHIP: Mitchell’s Plain business wins big
Gail Small, owner of Angel’s Steel Fabrication, a small business in Mitchell’s Plain, is the top student of the Small Business Academy (SBA) Development Programme offered by the University of...
View ArticleTECHNOLOGY: How retailers can own 2015
Everybody is anxious to see how the festive season will pan out due to the current weak economic growth in SA, leaving companies under a lot of pressure to perform. Lynette Hundermark looks at how...
View ArticleMANAGEMENT: Customers are not always right
Contrary to popular belief, the customer is not always right. Finweek contributor Moxima Gama gives tips on how to manage these situations politely.
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