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As a business leader, you have probably heard or read many articles on why you should innovate and have an innovation strategy. It’s because you need to! Many business leaders have taken incremental steps and initiatives to improve how they conduct business and out-innovate their competitors. The result of this isn’t always what you expect;… Read more »
Innovation in the workplace is one of the important steps towards a successful business. Creating an innovative culture in your organisation ensures that your team is aligned with your objectives and is working towards achieving them using the best means possible. Your ability to innovate as an organisation is directly linked to your ability to… Read more »
The business market is indeed a saturated and competitive place. Every business has goals and they are keen on meeting them no matter what it takes. While some businesses are struggling to compete favourably on the market, some are on top of the competition and are meeting their targets quite well, expanding their business and… Read more »
In our innovation open letter to stakeholders, our Innovation Lead, Sekayi Fundafunda asked a thought-provoking question: How do you build what’s next? “There certainly isn’t one magic answer to ‘how you build what is next’, but I like to think there are some definite starting points, that we have explored and encountered in developing innovation… Read more »
In recent years, Fintechs have emerged as major players in the financial industry, presenting a credible threat to traditional banks. But how can banks quickly get to speed and stay competitive in the market? To respond to the challenge, banks should offer flexible business practices, cultivate a customer-centric service and leverage a combination of technology…. Read more »
At this point, we have established that the new normal requires businesses to be adaptive, innovative and technologically conscious if they are to cope with the unexpected changes that COVID-19 has brought. As we continue to navigate the new normal, innovation and new technologies will continue to shape the business landscape in 2021 and beyond…. Read more »
Teaching and learning have evolved in the past months to meet the new normal through virtual classrooms. Institutions of learning are embracing the value of using digital learning tools to engage their learners. In this age of social distancing and learning from home, educational technology (EdTech) has presented opportunities for innovators to explore new ways… Read more »
The use of technology to enhance and automate financial services and processes has risen dramatically over the years. This has seen the birth of many FinTechs who are helping businesses, companies and consumers to better manage their financial operations. According to the ZICTA Tech Bulletin, the use of mobile money services to receive and send… Read more »
An innovation challenge is an effective way to infuse some energy into the idea creation of your company. Whether you want to instil a culture of innovation or search for immediate ideas to solve pressing problems, an innovation challenge may be the answer. Innovation challenges provide for immediate engagement and also offer an effective way… Read more »
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