Haydn Townsend, Africa Lead for Accenture Song in Africa Many are turning to technology in hopes that a new digital approach will reshape their operations and keep them a step ahead of their competitors. But while over 95% of executives (in our recent survey) are accelerating their transformation, an astounding 97%
Schalk Burger, Creamer Media senior contributing editor Most South African companies, 80%, are adopting digital technologies and 78% plan to invest in fifth-generation- (5G-) enabled campus networks. However, 65% of executives perceive tremendous challenges in navigating the network and digital technology integration complexity, extracting return on investment and choosing the right partner ecosystem
John Watling, MD within the Retail business at Accenture in Africa In 2021 consumers have adjusted to a new world of retail. As inflation began to bite and food and grocery prices continued to rise, the universal truths of retail were ever more evident. For instance, consumers are becoming increasingly budget-conscious,
Gale Shabangu and Dr Melanie Stander, Mediclinic South Africa is notorious for its high levels of gender-based violence (GBV). The SAPS's statistics for reported rape cases for 2019/2020 are 42 289 and for sexual assault 7 749 (SAPS, 2020), amid massive under-reporting of rape. Intimate homicide is five times the world
Dzingira Matenga, Managing Director, CFO & Enterprise Value for Accenture in Africa The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role has evolved significantly. No longer is it a hindsight role recording what happened, but it has pivoted to give future-focussed business-critical direction. The CFOs ability to pre-empt disruption in the market contributes to
Thoneshan Naidoo, Principal Officer, Medshield Medical Scheme Through telemedicine innovations such as SmartCare, the medical scheme is proving that technology can make healthcare more widely accessible, affordable and convenient. The SA digital ecosystem is becoming ever smarter, embracing all the benefits and excitement that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) holds. Medical
Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Accenture in Africa What SA needs is a big long-term plan to hold back the tide of discontent and negativity and some clear thinking of how and when it will be executed. Along with like-minded responsible and frightened South Africans, I looked on with distress, fear and