Cutting-edge technology and unmatched durability. HONOR X9b 5G & HONOR X7b Global technology brand HONOR has launched HONOR X9b 5G and HONOR X7b – the newest members to HONOR’s X Series. The HONOR X9b 5G combines stunning display durability, an expert-level camera, and extensive battery life, all wrapped in a stylish design and powered by…
Our lives are increasingly digital and interconnected. Our screens are our windows, our data defines our identity, and more and more of our time is spent online. Blockchain Specialist MONICA SINGER CA(SA) Blockchain Evangelist for ConsenSys Historically, trust in society comes from subjective sources − from personal connections, platforms and institutions. At its core, Web3…
And Wayne thought to himself: ‘I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing! Any moment now, they’re going to realise that they made a mistake. They’re going to tell me that I wasn’t actually supposed to get this promotion!’ Wayne van Zijl CA(SA) Associate Professor at School of Accountancy WITS Being CAs(SA), we are often…
Each new year, we see the outflow of graduates from articles. These graduates will soon be eligible to register for the CA(SA) designation, a step which marks the beginning of a lifelong adventure! Their most common dilemma is the direction to choose post articles. Kamir Arjun CA(SA) Senior Staff auditor at Deloitte Netherlands The journey…
If someone asked you about the ward number you reside in or the name of your ward councillor, could you answer without a quick Google search? In 2016, I volunteered as an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) observer under the SAICA banner, witnessing firsthand the importance of community involvement in the electoral process. With over 52…
Africa’s entertainment and media industry is forecast to grow despite consumers’ steep cost-of-living challenges. Since emerging from the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, various industries across Africa have rebounded relatively well after having to undergo a process of reinvention. Across the continent, key multibillion-dollar industries are navigating new challenges to meet consumer needs and retain…
The two-pot system is a significant milestone in retirement reforms that have taken place over the last decade. It enhances our retirement system, which we expect to improve retirement outcomes for members. The COVID pandemic was the catalyst for the two-pot system. Members were requesting access to retirement savings while still employed to assist with…
The call to have a periodic review of the public interest score (PI score) and its associated requirements should not be seen as a call to have a review every two months, for example like how the Reserve Bank has monetary policy meetings to set the interest rate. The call seeks to move away from…
A global study of 16 423 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) shows that a promising number of SMEs want to make progress on their path to sustainability but are often unable to measure and report on their performance, which prevents them from acting on their ambition. The study, titled Path for Growth: Bridging the SME…
Investing in employee wellness could ensure you have a more sustainable business in 2024. A recent study by the University of Oxford1 in conjunction with Harvard University found that companies with ‘positive workplace cultures are more likely than their competitors to experience subsequent sales growth, stronger earnings-to-asset ratios, greater profitability, higher market valuations, and more…