As we watch the progress and tragedy of Covid-19, it’s clear that it will permanently re-order our world as the economic and social reality of the virus bites.
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.
South African organisations are under growing pressure to convert digital investments into measurable results. AI initiatives are moving from pilot phases into operational environments, automation
By Martin Pienaar, Chief Operations Officer, Mindworx Academy AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%,
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.
