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Publisher's Note
Glancing into the future
As we conclude a decade and anticipate 2020 with much eagerness, we ought to take a longer view of the future beyond 2020, possibly 2030 and beyond. The one key consideration of
14 Nov 2019
World Economic Forum aims to uplift Africa
28th World Economic Forum took place in Cape Town recently
UK-based economist and political analyst Simba Chabarika believes it is too early to celebrate the ratification of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which took place
22 Oct 2019 - B. M.
Smarter mobility key to a sustainable South Africa
Smarter Mobility Africa summit to host big gun speakers in 2019
The World Economic Forum has revealed that by 2050, 70% of the world’s population will be living and operating in urban areas. Considering the resultant congestion and
12 Sep 2019
Be greedy when others are fearful
Why it's time to invest in SA
With the World Economic Forum for Africa happening in Cape Town this week as well as the latest quarterly SA GDP data being released, there is naturally a big focus on the state
05 Sep 2019
Learning Agility
Changing roles in a changing business environment
The need for rapid change is impacting both job roles and organisations. We look at three industries and the effects of these changes…
Change-readiness and Learning Agility
25 Sep 2018
The future of work in a digital world
by Cathy Smith, Managing Director at SAP Africa
Tags:
artificial intelligence,
robotics,
digital,
world economic forum,
learning opportunities,
machine learning
The digital age, and the new technologies it’s brought with it - blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, augmented reality and virtual reality - is seen by many
18 Sep 2018
Return on investment
Investing in infrastructure, ICT in Africa
Positive returns on investment are almost guaranteed in the infrastructure and ICT sectors in South Africa and Africa, says Deputy President Cyril
13 May 2016
WOMEN
Women grossly under-represented in international politics
Strategies to increase women’s participation in politics have been advanced through conventions, protocols and international agreements for gender mainstreaming, but they
21 Jul 2014 - F. M.
MANAGEMENT
CEO survey
SA stands to lose out as global CEOs look back to advanced economies for growth opportunities.
31 Jan 2014
Sharing wealth
Business created wealth should benefit wider “shareholders”
Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe’s recent announcement that he will donate roughly half of his wealth to the Motsepe Foundation, has been described as a milestone in South Africa’s history.
18 Feb 2013 - U. O. S.