The bottleneck holding back renewable energy for South African businesses

Grant Berndsen|Published

In South Africa, mid-size renewable energy projects at factories, mines and other commercial & industrial sites are subjected to grid-access rules designed for massive ...

The importance of leadership renewal for company success

Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin|Published

Explore how leadership renewal is shaping the future of governance in an era of uncertainty, and why companies must adapt to thrive.

Transforming education to tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis

Jon Foster-Pedley and Shadi Chauke|Published

The cost associated with training needs to be seen as the most critical form of capital investment the government and business can make, if we want to get South ...

The festive migration: Transforming South African transport for a better future

Bridgette Setshedi|Published

Explore how the festive migration in South Africa highlights urgent transportation challenges and the need for innovative solutions to improve mobility for all.

Open letter to Elon Musk: SA tech bro's love you

Wesley Diphoko|Published

South Africa's tech community expresses admiration for Elon Musk, highlighting the pride in his achievements and the eagerness for Tesla's arrival. They invite him ...

Australia's social media ban: Lessons for African policymakers

Andile Masuku|Published

Signing up for health insurance in the UK revealed insights into behaviour change that could inform policymakers in Africa. As Australia enforces a social media ...

Winning the AI Race: The crucial role of digital infrastructure design

Canninah Dladla|Published

Discover how strategic digital infrastructure decisions are becoming the key to success in the AI race, as companies invest billions to outpace competitors and drive ...

How science infrastructure drives local economic development

Professor Blade Nzimande.|Published

Discover how South Africa's investment in science infrastructure, particularly the Square Kilometre Array, is not only advancing scientific knowledge but also transforming ...

The broken covenant: The impact of empowering the Auditor-General on state governance

Pali Lehohla|Published

In a thought-provoking keynote at the 5th SAIGA conference, Dr Pali Lehohla questions the state of governance in South Africa, reflecting on the broken 'Covenant ...

How can the ANC National General Council prioritise workers’ struggles and economic recovery?

Solly Phetoe|Published

As the ANC gears up for its National General Council, the spotlight is on addressing the pressing struggles of workers. Will the party deliver concrete solutions ...

Editor's Note: Can Walmart succeed in South Africa's competitive retail landscape?

Philippa Larkin|Published

Walmart's recent store openings in South Africa mark its entry into a fiercely competitive retail market dominated by established brands like Shoprite and Woolworths. ...

A national online gambling tax without a national online gambling law

Wayne Lurie|Published

Take a sector that is growing fast, especially online betting, say that it creates social harm, and announce a new 20 percent national tax on gross gambling revenue ...

If South Africa is serious about growth, it must back its agri economy

Graeme Wild|Published

If we consider that the mining sector was just 6% of GDP in 2024, this gives us pause for thought around the role that agriculture will play in the coming years. ...

November sees JSE outperforming global markets, thanks to precious metals

Peter Little|Published

How did the JSE manage to outperform global markets in November? Discover the driving forces behind its impressive performance, including the impact of precious ...

Leading the future of work: South Africa's path to innovation - Dr Nik Eberl

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg and Workday Rising in Barcelona, South Africa showcased its potential to lead in the future of work. This article explores how ...

The quiet architecture of innovation and entrepreneurship: Ubuntu

Ruth Maposa|Published

What if the key to transforming a struggling idea into a successful venture lies not in money or technology, but in the power of community? This article explores ...

G20 Summit puts spotlight on SA’s hospitality skills gap and opportunities

Louise Wiseman|Published

South Africa's hospitality sector faced unprecedented challenges during the G20 Summit, revealing both a skills gap and significant opportunities for growth in the ...

From Johannesburg to Belem: Bravo for reigniting hope for climate action

Blessing Manale|Published

Reflecting on COP30 in Belem, I felt a renewed sense of hope as nations committed to tackling the escalating climate crisis, despite ongoing challenges.

After South Africa’s G20 chairship: What it means for agriculture and food security

Dr Thulasizwe Mkhabela|Published

South Africa's G20 chairmanship has reshaped the global agricultural agenda, elevating the voices of smallholder farmers and pushing for climate-smart solutions. ...