
South African women want to own a business – but crave financial stability and lack support structures
By Press Release 26 July 2017New research from Sage Foundation, ‘The Hidden Factors: SA Women in Business’ offers insight into the motivations and aspirations of South African women in the business world. FULL STORY >

The Ethics of Code: developing AI for business with five core principles
By Press Release 24 July 2017Building a chatbot is the easy part, says Kriti Sharma, VP of Bots and AI at Sage. In order to ensure that these products are safe and ethical, Sharma details five principles called the “Ethics of Code.” FULL STORY >

Your first year as a freelancer or sole trader? How to get on top of tax filing season
By Press Release 6 July 2017Viresh Harduth, VP: New Customer Acquisition (Start up and Small Business) at Sage Africa & Middle East, answers some of the most common questions he hears from the newly self-employed about tax submissions. FULL STORY >

Revealed: Sage Payments Landscape Report for small business
By Press Release 21 June 2017Sage Payments Landscape Report reveals that 90% of respondents are more likely to shop somewhere that offers them multiple ways to pay. FULL STORY >

WhatsApp iOS update adds photo filters and albums
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 June 2017An impending iOS update for WhatsApp adds a handful of new features. FULL STORY >

Robots will be our partners rather than our overlords
By Press Release 24 May 2017This week (25 May) at BotCon in Cape Town, South African developers and enterprises will showcase some of the ways they’re putting the newest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to work. Some of the latest developments are a little... FULL STORY >

Upcoming WhatsApp update allows Siri to read your messages aloud on iOS
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 25 April 2017One of the most popular apps just added a new trick for people touting an iOS 10.3 or better device. FULL STORY >

Global research shows tech savvy businesses grow, differentiate, compete and flex better when they commit to technology
By Press Release 7 April 2017A third of small businesses that have a significant focus on digitally innovating their business reported growth of more than 10% last year, according to a report conducted by... FULL STORY >

Sage transforms how customers use business solutions with cloud and AI innovations
By Press Release 10 March 2017Sage Summit Tour in Africa and Middle East highlighted how business builders are moving closer to a future where accounting and admin is invisible. FULL STORY >

Sage unveils next generation of cloud solutions for Africa and Middle East
By Press Release 7 March 2017Sage Summit Tour in South Africa showcases cloud solutions to power businesses from small start-ups to large enterprises into the digital future. FULL STORY >

Budget 2017/8: Small businesses should be at the forefront of SA’s growth
By Press Release 23 February 2017Following the Budget Speech yesterday, Anton van Heerden, MD and EVP at Sage Africa and Middle East, unpacks what it means for small businesses in SA. FULL STORY >

Where to from here for the National Minimum Wage?
By Press Release 20 February 2017Rob Cooper, Payroll & Tax Expert and director of Legislation at Sage, gives his opinion on the matter of the National Minimum Wage, as the Deputy President signed a National Minimum Wage Agreement into existence on 8 February this year. Cooper... FULL STORY >

Sage Summit Tour comes to Johannesburg: Set to be largest gathering of entrepreneurs from Africa and the Middle East
By Press Release 14 February 2017Keynote speakers include Sage CEO, Stephen Kelly, Luke McKend, Country Director at Google South Africa and Dr. Cheick Diarra, Astrophysicist, Businessman and Malian Politician. FULL STORY >

Leadership in the digital age: It isn’t about control, but comfort with uncertainty
By Press Release 10 February 2017Ahead of Sage Summit, taking place on 7-9 March, Sage is releasing five podcasts in the series, Invisible Admin: Conversations about the future of work. In this series, Sage thought leaders speak to other... FULL STORY >

President’s small business focus in SONA2017 is welcome
By Press Release 10 February 2017President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address for 2017 has wisely put Small & Medium Businesses at the centre of the country's economic growth strategy for the next few years. FULL STORY >
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