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Menopause can affect sleep, concentration and wellbeing at work. Keri Rudolph discusses why South African employers need greater awareness and practical support for women.
By Thuto Motsie CEO of Thamani. It may seem contradictory, but the cheapest hire you ever made is also the most expensive person on your
In a professional cleaning environment, the cloth matters. It needs to suit the surface, the task and the standards the business is expected to maintain.
By Rodney Africa, Adriano Esterhuizen, Danica Jonker, Ricky Mathebula, Zenande Kirabira, Sophie Hertantyo at Webber Wentzel On 21 October 2026, National Treasury published the Draft
Draco Group faced an unusual challenge at Durban Gateway Terminal: remove four ageing Ship-to-Shore container cranes, each weighing close to 900 tonnes, without dragging the
As cyber incidents remain the world’s top business risk, forensic experts urge organisations to move beyond prevention and prepare for the realities of investigation, evidence
By Natasha Bell, Managing Executive at Kelly by Adcorp When a high-performing employee resigns, the vacancy itself is often the most visible of the problems
By Ian Norden, CEO of Intengo Market Raising capital gets the boardroom’s attention. Administering the debt afterwards is where growing companies get caught out, and
Sports betting and online gaming have seen some major developments during 2026. Things such as changes in player preferences and improvements in tech have had
Farmers heading into an El Niño season face rising energy costs on top of lower output, and solar is the most direct way to bring
Following Global Ethics Day on 21 October 2026, which called on the world to re-centre ethics, the 123-year-old South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
What can employers do about employee financial stress? Employers can review whether their benefits are used, ease employees’ everyday financial pressures and support retention. In
Higher energy costs, climate pressures and strong demand for industrial metals could shape South Africa’s economic outlook in the months ahead. By Simon LACOUME, Economist,
Cyber risk may start with technology but for financial institutions, it rarely ends there. A breach can soon trigger regulatory inquiry, lawsuits and questions about
Complex subcontracting arrangements are reshaping accountability, worker protection and fair competition in South Africa’s building industry. Small and micro enterprises accounted for 55.3% of construction
For many South African employees, having medical aid provides a sense of security. Yet an increasing number are discovering that medical aid alone may not
GuestLock Solutions is extending its offering to hotels across South Africa, combining internationally manufactured hotel key cards with Cape Town-based warehousing, creative support and local
● WHX Leaders Africa announced for WHX in 2027, creating a dedicated leadership forum for senior healthcare decision-makers. ● New Pharma and Longevity & Wellness
As the workplace changes, employers are placing greater emphasis on digital skills, artisan training and entrepreneurship. Those priorities matter, but they are easier to build
By Zuleika Pinda, Head of Recruitment and Talent Sourcing at Paracon by Adcorp For 55% of South African cybersecurity teams, staffing is already a problem.
By Sega Tiro, Executive of Commercial and Growth at ASI Connect You’re tired, your mind half on the weekend ahead, when your phone lights up
By Aroni Chaudhuri, Chief Africa Economist, Coface For much of the past two years, economists, policymakers and businesses have focused on familiar risks: inflation, interest
Consider an insurer whose claims process runs through a single operation called ProcessClaim. It was built for the insurer’s claims application, where staff capture the
Franco Helsinga, Head of Credit, SME at Merchant Capital South Africa has far more SME funders than it did a few years ago, yet access
South Africa relies heavily on its roads to keep goods moving. Road freight accounted for 85.3% of all freight payload in the country in 2025,
The prompt appointment of the Deputy Minister for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, as chair of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has raised concerns
By Reza Joseph, Group Product Manager: Cybersecurity, Cloud, Unified Comms at Itec SA. For 47% of South African organisations hit by ransomware in 2025, the
The arrival of two power transformers at Coega Steels marks a significant milestone in the Nelson Mandela Bay company’s journey to self-sustainability. The brand-new units,
A survey of entrepreneurs found that 87.7% experience at least one mental health challenge in their daily lives. Anxiety was the most common, affecting 50.2%,
By Nechia Khuzwayo, senior account executive at Tribeca Public Relations We are often taught to think of a successful career as a straight line: study
By Maria Phillippides and Erwyn Durman, from Webber Wentzel The pattern of commercial innovation in business is familiar: adopt new technology, discover its exposures, and
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Menopause can affect sleep, concentration and wellbeing at work. Keri Rudolph discusses why South African employers need greater awareness and practical support for women.
By Thuto Motsie CEO of Thamani. It may seem contradictory, but the cheapest hire you ever made is also the most expensive person on your
In a professional cleaning environment, the cloth matters. It needs to suit the surface, the task and the standards the business is expected to maintain.
By Rodney Africa, Adriano Esterhuizen, Danica Jonker, Ricky Mathebula, Zenande Kirabira, Sophie Hertantyo at Webber Wentzel On 21 October 2026, National Treasury published the Draft
Draco Group faced an unusual challenge at Durban Gateway Terminal: remove four ageing Ship-to-Shore container cranes, each weighing close to 900 tonnes, without dragging the
As cyber incidents remain the world’s top business risk, forensic experts urge organisations to move beyond prevention and prepare for the realities of investigation, evidence
By Natasha Bell, Managing Executive at Kelly by Adcorp When a high-performing employee resigns, the vacancy itself is often the most visible of the problems
Executives can deserve a reward for protecting a business during difficult trading conditions, even when profits fall. Yet resilience should never become an automatic justification
by Dhatchani Naidoo, Managing Partner at Delta Victor Bravo, representing eatbigfish in Africa Global head offices aren’t the only ones telling a single story about
By Larry Hodes, CEO of Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member If you run a franchise network long enough, you learn that the problem sitting
Allianz Trade releases its latest Insolvency Report, unveiling updated forecasts for 2026, 2027, and the outlook for 2028. According to the world leader in trade credit insurance,
The local government elections on 4 November 2026 could give Gauteng households a reason to reconsider moving to Cape Town – if political change produces
By Ian Norden, CEO of Intengo Market Raising capital gets the boardroom’s attention. Administering the debt afterwards is where growing companies get caught out, and
Sports betting and online gaming have seen some major developments during 2026. Things such as changes in player preferences and improvements in tech have had
Farmers heading into an El Niño season face rising energy costs on top of lower output, and solar is the most direct way to bring
Following Global Ethics Day on 21 October 2026, which called on the world to re-centre ethics, the 123-year-old South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)
What can employers do about employee financial stress? Employers can review whether their benefits are used, ease employees’ everyday financial pressures and support retention. In
Higher energy costs, climate pressures and strong demand for industrial metals could shape South Africa’s economic outlook in the months ahead. By Simon LACOUME, Economist,
Exchange Rate ZAR: Wed, 4 Nov.
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DIGITAL MARKETING
Though our experience in digital publishing, we understand how your business can leverage digital channels such as search engines, social media, email, and websites to connect with current and prospective customers. See what our experts have to say about emerging trends in this area.
SALES & MARKETING
Whether online or in the real world, Sales and marketing is an ever-changing game. If you need to improve in this area, we have great articles from experts to keep you up to date with the latest trends.
PROPERTY
Whether you are buying or selling, we know navigating the property space and the laws governing it can be overwhelming. Business Link is the best place to start your search for property related tips and advice.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
If your business uses or relies on information technology (we do think every business nowadays relies on some form of technology) and want to keep up with the latest advances and trends in information technology and security, visit our information technology section.
FINANCE & INSURANCE
Trust our experts to provide you with useful advice on business financing and insurance solutions. We also have reviews on the best offerings.
LEGAL
This section incorporates insights which examines from business relationships and commercial projects to contracts and human resources from a South African legal perspective.
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Business to business has to do with business that is conducted between companies, rather than between a company and individual consumers. Business Link has its roots as a business to business magazine. In this section, we help your business connect with other businesses in your sector.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Are you a start-up or an entrepreneur looking to grow their business? See our Business Management section for tips on how to plan, control, organise and lead, not only the business, but also its employees.
HUMAN RESOURCES
We know it’s a company’s human capital that makes things happen. Business Link has a dedicated section touching on every aspect of Human Resources – from contracts to teambuilding activities, with insights from experts and players in the industry.
CONSTRUCTION
Get the latest updates and trends from the construction sector. We look at every aspect of the industry from construction materials suppliers, infrastructure and property development to green building.
SEO, GOOGLE CITATIONS AND BACKLINKS
We also help companies generate more business leads and sales through effective targeted marketing digitally. This we do by creating content that drives traffic and improves website ranking on Google.
Through Business Link, companies across South Africa enjoy access to effective SEO, Google citations and quality backlinks at reasonable rates.
If you need to keep your finger on the pulse of the latest business trends and updates, we’re here to help.