https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/545.html South Africa Services news 15 Services news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/545.html en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 06:17:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-power-of-redundancy-why-resilience-is-the-new-competitive-advantage-514390a In today's digital economy, continuous connectivity is no longer a luxury but an expectation, making uninterrupted uptime essential. Yet many organisations still treat redundancy as a technical afterthought rather than a strategic necessity, often deprioritising it because the risks it mitigates remain invisible until disruption strikes. When systems run smoothly, resilience feels optional, but the absence of redundancy becomes starkly evident as a critical vulnerability during outages. Even minor disruptions can quickly escalate into severe operational, financial, and reputational damage. 1-267906 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-debits-to-dashboards-why-cfos-must-become-data-storytellers-847083a The CFO role has moved decisively beyond compliance. In a volatile, data-driven economy, finance leaders are now expected to shape strategy, guide decisions, and help businesses respond to disruption in real time. The shift is clear: from reporting numbers to interpreting them and telling the story of what happens next. 1-267819 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-a-za-domain-can-help-your-local-business-grow-281317a Your domain name is one of the earliest and most important choices you’ll make for your business online. It’s not just a digital address; it shapes how people perceive your brand. It can indicate what you offer, who you serve, and where you’re based. For South African businesses, a .ZA domain is a straightforward way to establish a strong local presence and connect with the right audience from day one. 1-267770 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bridging-the-gap-south-africas-informal-sector-needs-unified-digital-tools-514650a There is a story South Africa has been telling itself about the digital divide, and it is only half true. The dominant narrative frames the problem as one of connectivity: lay the fibre, lower data prices, extend mobile coverage, and the informal economy will follow. It is a tidy story, and not entirely wrong. 1-267716 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-trade-pact-to-action-plan-afcfta-faces-capital-mobilisation-test-281777a As of this year, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has moved decisively from vision to economic imperative, with success increasingly measured by its ability to mobilise capital at scale across the continent. 1-267580 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ethekwini-launches-digital-recruitment-portal-for-municipal-job-opportunities-281257a The eThekwini Municipality has unveiled its new “Digitally You” e-recruitment job application portal, a move aimed at transforming how municipal vacancies are accessed and managed while strengthening transparency and fairness in hiring. 1-267190 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/afrihost-wins-two-2026-mybroadband-awards-best-isp-and-best-hosting-provider-069075a Afrihost has won two major 2026 MyBroadband Awards, reinforcing its leadership in connectivity and hosting services. 1-267157 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wto-reform-deadlock-may-prompt-some-countries-to-seek-other-options-on-free-trade-399748a Failure to chart a viable reform path for the World Trade Organization at a meeting next week will nudge members to pursue other options to set rules and advance free trade, diplomats and officials noted. 1-266623 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-states-hike-gambling-taxes-as-addiction-soars-and-industry-fights-back-955334a As a boom in online gambling across Africa gathers pace, governments are hiking taxes to contain addiction risks and fill depleted state coffers. In by far the biggest market of South Africa, the industry is pushing back. 1-266604 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-maharishi-nextup-institute-to-nurture-south-africa-tech-future-288627a The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) officially launched in Johannesburg this week, marking a vital expansion of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute’s (MII) "Education Town" vision — an urban renewal project aimed at revitalising the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) by transforming it into a vibrant, safe world-class hub for learning that leads directly into quality jobs. 1-266610 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Services South Africa