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Population estimates from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs tell us that the world’s 15 fastest-growing cities are all in Africa.

Population estimates from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs tell us that the world’s 15 fastest-growing cities are all in Africa.

Increased automation, AI, robots, 5G, digital everything – the workplace of the future that we’ve been talking about for so long, is actually here.

A lot of South Africans have started this year on a pessimistic note. Even the World Economic Forum talks about our ‘sluggish economic position’, highlighting our low growth and low job creation.

It’s easy to consider packing for Perth when our national airline is in business rescue and persistent load shedding is said to have cost the South African economy R8.5bn in 2019, while political in-fighting lays the blame on anyone and everyone for the mess in which we find ourselves.

JOHANNESBURG – I’ve held many executive roles during my career, and in businesses of all sizes and types, from SMEs to well-established corporations.

The economic outlook for 2020 is gloomy for us in South Africa. Our GDP is shrinking, our economy is stagnant and we’re teetering on a rating downgrade.

It’s that time of the year; we’re starting to look ahead into 2020 and what it could bring us personally and professionally. If you’re looking to start a new business, grow your existing small business or make your side hustle a real thing, you should consider doing it in a coworking space.

For many, the workplace is more than just a place you go to forward your career. Work is a refuge, order in the chaos, a bastion of security, personal outlet and money-maker. There are processes, there are rules, there are deadlines, and for the most part, these things work together in synergy for a positive outcome. Who wouldn’t love that?

Perennials: an evergreen generation who remain curious and relevant despite their advancing age. This generation is energetic, switched on and most importantly, employable.

Meet the Perennials; an evergreen generation who remain curious and relevant despite their advancing age. They are energetic, switched on and most importantly, employable.

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