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Reimagining business education – How global trends are shaping the future of work

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The global workforce is in flux. Rapid technological advancement, climate imperatives, demographic shifts and economic uncertainty are reshaping work as we know it.  More than 170 million new jobs will be created — and 92 million lost — by the end of the decade and about 40% of current job skills will become obsolete, according […]

Breaking the MBA mould – A radical rethink of business education for the real world

Breaking the MBA mould – A radical rethink of business education for the real world

The old MBA is dead. Or at least it should be, according to Milpark Business School. Under the leadership of director Segran Nair, the school has rebuilt its MBA from the ground up to tackle the real, messy complexity of today’s business landscape. Climate uncertainty, economic volatility, digital disruption and social inequality demand a new […]

Super tool or shortcut? How artificial intelligence is forcing a rethink of business education

Super tool or shortcut? How artificial intelligence is forcing a rethink of business education

Not too long ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was a futuristic buzzword in business schools; now it’s an ever-present classmate that cannot be ignored. From streamlining assignments to sparking debate on the future of education, tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Notion AI and Perplexity are reshaping how students learn, how faculties teach and how qualifications are […]

Juggling degrees and demands – How mid-career students can protect their mental health

Juggling degrees and demands – How mid-career students can protect their mental health

Returning to university as a mid-career professional is a bold and often transformative decision, but it can also be mentally and emotionally taxing. Delia Hamlett, an educational psychologist who works closely with adult learners, says that although these students bring valuable life experience to the classroom, they also face a unique set of mental health […]

Strategy, storytelling and digital transformation – Business education to bridge creativity and commerce 

Strategy, storytelling and digital transformation – Business education to bridge creativity and commerce 

For Gugulethu Tshimanga, returning to university wasn’t about perfect timing — it was about purpose. As the senior regional social media specialist for EMEA at Infobip, a global communications platform, she leads social media strategy across multiple markets. “I’m a curious thinker, a collaborative leader and someone who genuinely values authenticity and meaningful connection,” she […]

Soft skills, hard results – Why leaders who connect are the ones who succeed 

Soft skills, hard results – Why leaders who connect are the ones who succeed 

Technical expertise might get you the job — but it’s emotional intelligence, clear communication and the ability to connect that will keep you there and move you forward. According to Melini Moses, communications strategist and founder of Express Yourself, soft skills are now leadership essentials. “They’re not separate from strategy — they are strategy.”  With […]

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Hosted by Ocule IT in partnership with Samsung’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) – the Final pitching day and the official announcement of the winners of the 2025 Enterprise Development Bootcamp took place on 29 October 2025 in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN). This EEIP Transformative programme is designed to equip micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (SMME) […]

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As the first African nation to hold the G20 Presidency, South Africa has emphasized the critical intersection between G20 anti-corruption efforts and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) has outlined clear priorities for 2025, informed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 16, which underscores the importance of peace, justice, and […]

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