BDO Global today released its 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey, revealing a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2025/26, which warns that a reactive, compliance-led approach to risk is no longer fit for purpose in today’s “permacrisis” environment, where overlapping systemic shocks have become the norm rather than the exception.  BDO Global today released its 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey, revealing a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures. The
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As South Africa celebrates Transport Month, BDO South Africa underscores the vital importance of sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure investment in shaping the future of mobility and the broader economy. Transport Month, established at the 2005 Transport Lekgotla, is an annual initiative led by the Department of Transport to showcase achievements in aviation, maritime, roads, and public transport and to raise awareness of how the sector drives economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental resilience. “Transport Month is not just about celebrating infrastructure, it’s about building the backbone of South Africa’s future economy,” says Siyabonga Mthembu, Partner and Automotive Sector Expert at
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A Strategic Perspective on Rebuilding Competitive Advantage By Lee-Anne Bac, Advisory Partner : Tourism at BDO South Africa The numbers tell a sobering story. While South Africa welcomed 5.85 million international tourists from January to July 2025, a 14% increase over 2024, we remain frustratingly close yet far from our pre-pandemic peak. We’re just 33,000 visitors (1%) short of our 2019 figures, but this apparent success masks deeper structural challenges that demand immediate attention. The Competitive Reality Check Globally, international tourism returned to 2019 levels in 2024, experiencing over 12% growth. Meanwhile, South Africa’s recovery crawled forward at just 5.1%,
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In the 2025 BDO Global Risk Landscape Report, cyber threats emerged as the top concern for business leaders globally. This aligns with findings from the Allianz Risk Barometer, which ranks cyber incidents—including data breaches and ransomware attacks—as the most significant risk facing South African businesses in 2025. South African REITs are increasingly reliant on digital platforms for property management, tenant engagement, and financial operations. This digital evolution, while enhancing efficiency, has exposed the sector to a growing array of cyber threats—from phishing and ransomware to third-party supply chain compromises.   Recent cyber-attacks are definitely “wake up” calls for the sector.  These recent
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From taxi ranks to construction sites, women are redefining their roles by daring to dream and challenging stereotypes. They are breaking barriers through leadership, innovation, resilience, and leaving lasting footprints for others to follow. A complex blend of historical biases, structural inequalities, and cultural norms has long shaped the power dynamics between men and women. While progress has been made, true equality remains out of reach. A Legacy of Inequality Historically, entrepreneurship has been a male-dominated arena. Access to capital, networks, and mentorship was largely restricted to men. Women’s participation was often undervalued or relegated to the informal economy. The
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By: Buhle Hanise, National Head – Business Restructuring Services, BDO South Africa Africa’s journey toward economic growth, social transformation, and sustainability continues to unfold. Across the continent, key trends are shaping industries, leadership, and innovation, driving forward new opportunities for inclusive progress. As businesses and policymakers navigate challenges, the focus must remain on strengthening women’s empowerment, accelerating climate action, embracing digital transformation, redefining leadership, and deepening continental collaboration. By embedding these priorities into long-term strategies, Africa can unlock its full potential and build a future defined by resilience and prosperity. Sustaining Progress in Women’s Empowerment Women’s leadership in business and
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The mining industry in South Africa stands at a crucial crossroad as it faces the dual challenges of escalating climate change and the imperative for sustainable development. As a pivotal enabler of clean energy technologies, the sector is tasked with strategically navigating its complex journey towards achieving Net Zero emissions. Servaas Kranhold, Head of Natural resources at BDO, says, “The transition to renewable energy is driving unprecedented demand for critical minerals. The International Energy Agency projects that the requirements for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, such as copper, nickel, lithium, and rare earth elements, will grow exponentially.” He adds,
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