A data angel for Africa’s creative economy For decades, Africa’s creative sector has been rich in talent and innovation, but poor in one crucial resource: reliable, accessible and actionable data. From theatre companies juggling spreadsheets to festivals struggling to prove their impact to funders, the lack of structured evidence has long undermined the sector’s visibility […]
SET for a Quantum Leap Celebrating 30 years of excellence in science, engineering and technology (SET) in South Africa… and beyond It’s South Africa’s biggest night in science, where groundbreaking research meets recognition in a celebration that spans two cities, unites the country’s brightest minds, ignites imaginations across the continent and shines an international spotlight […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Survivor-leaders call for global action against GBV
‘We’re not filling a gap; we’re catalysing a new economic paradigm’