Leadership Magazine

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Metropolitan has partnered with the Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Foundation

Metropolitan has partnered with the Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Foundation to teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship to high school children from disadvantaged communities. YE

13 Jun 2018

CONVERGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BANKING Founded as TN Bank in 2009 and rebranded in 2013

Founded as TN Bank in 2009 and rebranded in 2013, Steward Bank is a commercial bank registered and trading in Zimbabwe. Dr Lance Mambondiani, the CEO, explains why, first and

12 Jun 2018

PIONEERING WOMEN'S RIGHTS One of the cornerstones of Pick n Pay’s success over the last 50 years and counting has been Wendy Ackerman

One of the cornerstones of Pick n Pay’s success over the last 50 years and counting has been Wendy Ackerman, an influential figure alongside her famous husband, Raymond, in

12 Jun 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE Make every drop count

“Rain rain, everywhere”, is what most Capetonians have been rejoicing over the last couple of weeks, following months of drought. It is often during tough times that a

12 Jun 2018

IS ZIMBABWE OPEN FOR BUSINESS? How is Zimbabwe faring since the arrival of President Emmerson Mnangagwa?

How is Zimbabwe faring since the arrival of President Emmerson Mnangagwa? Mwangi Githahu spoke to entrepreneurs and civil society to gauge their view on whether, in fact, Zimbabwe

12 Jun 2018

SECURITY SOLUTIONS THAT CAN KEEP PACE WITH DISRUPTION Financial institutions are typically large, complex entities. They have one key requirement when it comes to security—the solutions they select have to last the distance.

Financial institutions are typically large, complex entities. They have one key requirement when it comes to security—the solutions they select have to last the

12 Jun 2018

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TREVOR HILL TURNING THE TIDE With over 20 years of global experience with Audi, Trevor Hill took over as the Head of South Africa in 2017

With over 20 years of global experience with Audi, Trevor Hill took over as the Head of South Africa in 2017 after a globetrotting career that has taken him around the

12 Jun 2018

DIGITAL MAVERICKS IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION The Internet of Things (IoT) and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) have been important talking points over the last 12 months, with many industries waking up to an array of benefits that connected technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can offer businesses

One of the leaders in the rollout of more reliable and intuitive technology is Metacom, who custom-design and produce hardware, in particular, smart routers, in order to provide

06 Jun 2018

A HISTORY OF BREWING EXCELLENCE Formed in the Netherlands in 1864, HEINEKEN has established itself as the leading international brewer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. HEINEKEN South Africa (SA) is striving to become the fastest-growing beer and cider company in the country.

HEINEKEN SA’s Dutch Managing Director, Ruud Van den Eijnden, studied Business Economics at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands, majoring in Logistics and

05 Jun 2018

THE RIGHT TOOLS TO BUILD AFRICA Stanley Black & Decker, a leading global hand tool manufacturer since its inception, has always been well-known for its iconic products. Celebrating 175 years of growth, the company has moved beyond the common perception that it is a brand just for hand tools.

Today’s customer will find everything from hand tools, power tools, storage and more under one company. Formerly known as The Stanley Works, the Fortune 500 American

05 Jun 2018

LEADERSHIP LESSONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN WATER CRISES South Africa has recently been through an elongated and, in parts, devastating series of drought episodes over a period of close to four years on the back of the most severe El Niño event in 20 years

The water crisis has affected all communities, some more severely than others, and, indeed, every sector of the South African economy. South Africa, a traditional grain exporter,

05 Jun 2018

LEADERSHIP IN SA 2018 Much has been written about corruption in the public sector. Much is being done to start tackling it. However, it is increasingly clear that corporate South Africa has not been left untouched by the rotten presidency of Jacob Zuma.

He has left behind a legacy, which has ensconced corruption as an acceptable way of doing business. Some of it manifests in fraud and blatant disregard for the law, while other

05 Jun 2018