The world is changing and so is the way we shop. A few years ago, consumers made it clear that it’s no longer just about which tee is the softest. They wanted to know if the tee was made in a sustainable way, without using forced or underpaid labor. Now, coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and social uprisings of 2020, shoppers also want—and expect—brands to speak up for social justice.

The first step in enhancing cybersecurity is acknowledging that cyber attackers do not rest, especially now that most transactions are online. Africa has recently experienced frequent attacks on cybersecurity, increasing the global risk for information leakage. Cyber threats usually target those in the financial sector, and today, the probability is higher due to lockdowns and sudden high reliance on digital processes.

Improving corporate governance should not just be a one-time thing but a continuous initiative. There are different development styles per country in Africa, which makes it important for governing leaders to assess the situation in their locality before planning out their goals for developing sound corporate governance. Africa has seen great efforts in achieving sound corporate governance in the past years. Corporate governance is now considered a prerequisite for economic development.

Spring has sprung, and so have the G2 Spring Awards 2021. The results are in, and we’re proud to say we’ve been recognized across four categories for a total of eight awards. As ever, we take great pride in being included in the G2 awards, as they represent the democratic voice of real software users rather than the subjective opinion of a handful of analysts.