Covid-19 and the Fourth industrial Revolution are business and personal stressors on a grand scale. A new book explores how managers can help teams through chronic stress
Despite the government’s efforts to lessen the economic shock of the pandemic and the lockdown, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open
Why is the private sector in Africa more likely to hinder instead of help peaceful development?
Defining human capital in an emerging market
COMMENT: Businesses need to focus on the training the so-called soft skills needed to respond to an ever-changing environment
We need to ingrain values of equality in education, businesses, society broadly and religious groups to see people
Africans should know by now that they can’t depend on leaders and should rather learn to do it themselves
Neither statesman could command sufficient authority in an ANC that remains mired in corruption and infighting and at the behest of big capital
Meanwhile, billions of illegal cigarettes are flooding the informal markets as lockdown regulations are lifted at last
The truth is the economy still largely revolves around men, especially white men like me, writes Alef Meulenberg.
The future is uncertain, and the number of people suffering from anxiety and depression is rising
On 31 July 2020, the Mail & Guardian published an article with the headline “Eskom cancels dodgy R100m tender”. The headline was false and no contract was ever cancelled between Eskom and IDS Africa as no tender was awarded for the maintenance of boiler tubes at Medupi Power Station. IDS Africa was not found guilty […]
The sector employs 60 000 people in the Western Cape alone. Whereas some centres have cut staff, others are reskilling and preparing for a different future
Nigeria’s industry needs more support, particularly for new entrants in the business
Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the “mad men” days of old now come with a new, more complex technological twist: conventional knowledge, experience and skill are no longer enough. Additional competencies in entrepreneurship, data analytics, business innovation, […]
What African organisations can learn
The right MBA can empower you to shine in the fast-changing world of work
Developing excellent entrepreneurs and business leaders
We need to become perpetual students, and the range of training offerings just keeps increasing
Beyond the glamour, most people who succeed in business do have degrees
MBA holders continue to out-earn their peers; in addition, they foster innovation and shape society
Having a successful business is about more than just selling a product to customers
‘My dream is to have hotdog street kiosks around Jo’burg’s clubs and provide free condoms as well’
What type of person in what type of role will truly benefit from undertaking an MBA?
UCT’s Graduate Business School is evolving to stay abreast of the changing times
MAP accelerates the careers of those who have managerial experience but lack general business knowledge
The MBA is a good bet to future-proof your career in the changing world of work
This year’s group of Top Employers have positively impacted the lives of around 541 000 employees in Africa
‘This business saved my life and I have no intention of doing any other work except this. I started this business because jobs were scarce’
South African investors require a high capital guarantee – now more than ever
Hustlers have audacious goals and are not afraid of taking risks
A World Bank report on doing business in South Africa says there is room for its cities to improve business conditions