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Policy interventions required to support SA companies in bridging the COVID-19 crisis

30 March 2020 | General

News of Edcon's cash crisis and inability to pay suppliers is a clear warning of the serious economic damage the COVID-19 crisis is causing. Edcon has said it will work on a reopening strategy, but may fail to find a viable route without Government and other support. Edcon's current position is not unique and will likely be experienced by many other companies within the economy.

COVID-19: Is the president overreacting? What do the numbers say?

26 March 2020 | Investments / Economy

Trying to project the spread of the virus on the South African population is very difficult. In this article, we illustrate the potential trajectory of the virus without intervention, and why the robust steps taken by our government are necessary and compliance by each citizen is essential.

Do flexible and remote working arrangements constitute a cybersecurity threat?

25 March 2020 | General

The era of the millennial workforce and the rise in technology and connectivity has required a dynamic shift toward flexible and/or remote working arrangements in South African corporate spaces.

Work in the time of Corona

25 March 2020 | General

As South Africans face the reality of a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, working from home has become the “new normal” overnight – and if properly managed, it can be just as productive as being in the office.

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