The South Africa government has devised financial incentives that allow businesses to claim back much of their spend on training and development. SARS grants an annual incentive of R40,000 for able-bodied learners and R60,000 for disabled learners once a learner is registered for any NQF 1-6 learnership.
The South African government has devised financial incentives that allow businesses to claim back much of their spending on training and development.
DigiLink incubator was launched in Cape Town in November 2020 by Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator to bring unemployed and excluded youth into the technology (tech) economy and equip them for long-term employment.
Now, the first cohort of software testers has proven the concept. All have graduated and gained full-time employment with Clickatell, the company for which they’ve been training and working.
The first cohort of digitally-skilled youth have graduated as part of the digital training and mentoring programme introduced by Cape Town-based incubator DigiLink.
The most productive workers in the world today leverage technology to help them do their jobs better. As the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) rapidly gains momentum, the surest way for companies and individuals to excel is to build technical skills.
If we don’t keep up with the fourth industrial revolution, we’ll be left behind in the doldrums
Time For The Government To Step Up With The Full Support Of The Private Sector
Don’t Be Too Quick To Dismiss The Idea Of Career Planning For Centenarians. People Born In This Millennium Have A Good Chance Of Living Beyond 100 Years, Making Nonsense Of The Retirement Age Of 60.
Retirement age was initially in line with the expected lifespan. Today, if you’re nearing 60, retirement is not an option unless you’ve saved 40% of your income throughout your career, writes Martin Pienaar.
Africa’s largest B Corp-certified digital agency, Rogerwilco, has affirmed its position as a powerhouse of creative excellence, taking home 16 awards at the prestigious 2025
71% of respondents belong to stokvels, a 39% increase in two years, as collective saving becomes a financial lifeline.
Latest research shows 68% of township consumers prioritise price in brand-buying decisions, while one-third prefer local entrepreneurs over national chains
In South African townships, economic necessity trumps sentiment, forcing households to optimise every rand, which is rewriting the rules of retail engagement. Food inflation reached
