Travel security for valued employees

Travel security management can be complicated if one is not entirely prepared and equipped while doing business in Africa. There are a number of procedures and risks to be considered by companies in order for them fulfil their duty of care obligations to their employees.

More than two-thirds of travel managers that participated in a travel manager survey said that they are dissatisfied with the way that companies address the impact of business travel on their employees. They participating travel managers told Business Travel News that, “frequent business travel has a positive impact on travellers’ personal health”, indicating that this affects the employees’ willingness to stay with their company or firm.

July 15, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

Bugging offices in the workplace

Resources, Technical Services

Bugging offices or homes has brought about different debates across the world on whether is it is illegal to bug an office or someone else’s home.

In some instances, some people and companies believe that it is wrong for an employer to bug an office without the knowledge or concern of the employees. Recording a phone conversation can be considered as a crime but placing a bug in an office may be considered legal.

July 15, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

Background checks in the workplace

Corporate Intelligence, Resources

Backgrounds checks are slowly becoming more crucial in the workplaces and businesses across the world. Businesses and companies should continue to look for more ways to minimize risks by conducting background checks.

When a company’s Human Resources department is in the process of recruiting new employees it is crucial to do background checks on the potential future employees. Background checks are essential in the workforce in order to determine the credibility of the documents or previous experience of the applicants.

July 15, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

Fraud in Africa

Corporate Intelligence, Resources

Fraud in Africa is constantly increasing amongst government officials. Former Northern Cape transport, safety and liaison MEC Patrick Mabilo is accused of fraud to do with credit card. The police opened an investigation regarding allegations concerning fraud in 2012.

July 11, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

Technical services counter-measures (TSCM) in Africa

Resources, Technical Services

Here is why Technical services counter-measures (TSCM) are crucially important for government officials and business companies.

The official political opposition party has not given up on returning to court to fight the battle to reverse former national director of public prosecutors’ decision to drop the criminal charges against President Jacob Zuma’s 2009 fraud and corruption charges. The NPA head Mokotedi Mpshe announced at a conference that they will be dropping the criminal charges again Jacob Zuma. How can technical services counter-measures help government officials from preventing leakage of information?

July 1, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

New immigration laws in South Africa

Corporate Intelligence, Resources

Are the new immigration laws in South Africa affecting international business? In this post, we will be discussing the new immigration laws in South Africa and whether or not they affect your business in South Africa.

South Africa is considered the most diverse and complex population in the world. According to SA.venues.com “of the 51.7 million South Africans, over 41 million are black, 4.5 million are white, 4.6 million are coloured and about 1.3 million Indian or Asian. About 51.3% are female, and 48.7% male”. In 2011, when CENSUS calculated the population of all South Africans, it concluded that the country’s population stands at 51.77-million, however this does not include the legal and illegal immigrants who inhabit the land of South Africa.

June 27, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

55 African countries and their capital cities

Resources

Conducting business in Africa can be a risky venture. The list below will help you learn of the capital cities of each of the 55 African countries to best decide which country is best for your business strategies.

April 10, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

55 African countries their dialling codes

Resources

With more than 55 countries, thousands of ethnic groups and hundreds of dialect, Africa is a challenging environment. Here are the correct dialling codes to help you communicate quickly with your colleagues in any African country.

April 2, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

55 African countries and currency codes

Resources

Need to do business in Africa? Here is a list of all African countries and their currency codes to help you conduct your business in Africa more resourcefully.

April 2, 2014/by Mariam Lakay

Duty of Care

Resources, Travel Risk Management

As we move into the 21st Century, Clients are increasingly aware of their vulnerability to sophisticated white collar crime, commercial disputes and other business risks.

They are also aware of the need to conduct business in newly emerging markets, which often provide a range of risks that are not normally experienced in the home country. As domestic markets become less competitive and consumers more demanding, companies have recognised the opportunity to develop new markets in foreign countries.

April 2, 2014/by Mariam Lakay