Driving innovation: The G20's role in supporting startups and MSMEs

Kizito Okechukwu|Published

Discover how the G20 is reshaping the landscape for startups and MSMEs, addressing critical challenges and proposing innovative solutions to foster economic growth ...

The real threat to your business is old habits

Marco Afonso|Published

The SAP AI Skills Development in Africa report found that up to 90% of companies surveyed were feeling the impact of a lack of AI skills and accessible knowledge. ...

Unlocking Africa's green potential: The renewable energy revolution

Ibra Ndieme Ndiaye|Published

Discover how Africa is poised to become a global leader in renewable energy, transforming its economy and addressing energy access challenges.

Navigating the challenges: Global supply chains and trade in turmoil

Donald MacKay|Published

The world has changed dramatically due to trade, but what happens when global supply chains face unprecedented disruptions? Explore the implications of these changes ...

Period poverty on the South African frontlines

Caroline van der Merwe|Published

Around 4 million experience period poverty - an inability to access safe, hygienic menstrual products, facilities and education to manage periods with safety and ...

Rethinking risk through education

Marisa Grundling|Published

Climate volatility, geopolitical instability, economic pressures, and technological disruption are converging, testing the resilience of our systems, sectors, institutions, ...

Integrating human capital into South Africa's industrial policies

Sthandiwe Msomi|Published

Nearly 70 years after the Freedom Charter promised economic equity, South Africa still grapples with human capital investment. This article explores the urgent need ...

What if your staff’s AI chats are hacked? Microsoft's breach warns of a new corporate risk

Richard Ford|Published

Organisations have spent years building firewalls, robust endpoint detection, and strong security policies to protect corporate networks.

SDG 17, South Africa-style: We need practical collaborations that mobilise capital, technology

Manie de Waal|Published

South Africa doesn’t lack investment commitments, technology or technical nous. What it does lack is delivery. And that requires new partnership models.

Protecting workers must be integral to SA’s economic strategy during turbulent times

Dr Jessica Hutchings|Published

With the newly introduced 30% tariff on South African goods exported to the US, how will this affect our economy and the livelihoods of countless workers? Explore ...

South Africa’s 2035 climate action targets: towards ambition, resilience and justice

Blessing Manale|Published

Discover how South Africa's Just Transition is pivotal to achieving its 2035 climate action targets and what it means for reducing inequalities.

Understanding South Africa's electricity sector: challenges and opportunities

Thomas Garner|Published

In an era of energy crisis, South Africa's electricity sector faces a pivotal moment. This article explores the intricate ties between political power and financial ...

Moving beyond the numbers: it’s time to rethink the IT skills shortage

Tshepo Mokoena|Published

Every year, headlines highlight South Africa's growing IT skills shortage, but this narrative misses a crucial opportunity. Instead of simply lamenting the lack ...

The changing role of middle managers in the age of AI and chat technologies

Roland Innes|Published

Discover how AI and chat tools are revolutionising the role of middle managers, pushing them to redefine their responsibilities and embrace new skills for success ...

Smart shopping trolleys: How AI is shifting power from consumers to retailers

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Checkers' new Xpress Trolley isn't just a convenient shopping tool—it represents a fundamental shift in retail power dynamics. As retailers collect more shopping ...

BBBEE: A deviation from Lusaka’s Vision to dismantle apartheid’s structural legacy

Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza|Published

Is BBBEE failing to deliver on its promise of economic justice for South Africa's black majority? Despite its introduction in 2003 to address apartheid's legacy, ...

Climate action can’t wait – and neither can Africa

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Climate change is an immediate threat, particularly for vulnerable nations. This article explores the urgent need for climate action and financing, especially as ...

Unions chart a path to ensure South African actors enjoy protection of labour laws

Zingiswa Losi|Published

Discover how South African unions are collaborating with international counterparts to secure vital labour protections for actors, ensuring their rights are upheld ...

The tragedy of the commons seems to give way to the tragedy of the private

Pali Lehohla|Published

Blacks now contribute 62% in purchasing power, up from 45% a decade ago driven largely by the R350 that just buys essentials.