Uncertainty will mark the business world over the next year. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK It’s fair to say that the last couple of years have been hugely disruptive for businesses everywhere. From the Covid-19 menace to geopolitical unrest, and rising prices to an energy shortage, we face unprecedented challenges every day. Over the coming 12 months, the analysis and projections for both organisations and individuals need to be guided by the uncertainty of calamities, digital transformation opportunities, and most importantly, the vast chances of sustainability. The impact of supply chain issues since the global health crisis began in 2020 is still being felt today. In China, for instance, whenever there’s an outbreak of Covid-19, everything in the area shuts down, leading to delays for some component manufacturers – particularly with regard to the semiconductors and base metals vital to the production of chips. Closer home, in Kenya, the Covid-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for timely data and evidence to help monitor and mitigate the social and economic effects of the crisis. The pandemic had a strong impact on the livelihoods of Kenyan households, even though employment and income levels are recovering. The second lockdown resulted in another […]
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