Month: July 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE

Entrepreneurship can be a challenging journey, especially during times of economic uncertainty. In South Africa, entrepreneurs often face unique hurdles due to the country’s economic fluctuations. In such times, it is crucial for entrepreneurs to adapt, strategize, and persevere. Here are some editor’s notes offering guidance and coping strategies for entrepreneurs navigating through difficult economic periods in South Africa:

THE THREATS OF CYBERCRIME MAY NOT COME FROM CYBERATTACKS

Cybercrime is becoming an increasingly significant issue for private businesses, individuals and government, and new threats are constantly emerging that prove it is now essential that business starts prioritising cybersecurity. What is cybercrime? Where is it coming from? And what is the expected impact on the economy? Fred Razak, Chief Trading Strategist at CMTrading, gives us his analysis.

The Business of  performing Arts   

After witnessing Oriental fire in action at a local event, the Life of an Entrepreneur Magazine spoke to founder and professional artist Tina Kapp about how Oriental Fire build their passion for performing into a business. Global Media named Oriental Fire Best Unique Event and Entertainment Company of 2023 MEA Excellence award Gauteng.

Ceo Tanya Steynfaardt describes the performance as an Explosion of professionalism, poise and energy.

Black Land Reform in Agriculture

We are almost 30 years into the idealistic vision that Nelson Mandela had for South Africa and the failure of Agricultural reform is tangible. Besides the Land Distribution, Land Restitution, and land Tenure Reform, 75% of all redistributed farms failed. Research shows that the reason for this failure is that these farms are given to individuals without preparing them for the management of the land. The lack of skills and lack of managerial and agricultural knowledge contribute to community conflict and that leads to the desertion of these farms, more and more farms become unproductive, and this spells disaster for food security in our country.