Enabling digital disruptors in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban – Innovation is key to growing the African economy, and digital startups are starting to make an impact. But the environment is not always conducive to facilitating the success of small,...

Telkom responds to BBC

Telkom has responded to a statement from the Black Business Council (BBC), which condemned Isaac Mophatlane’s exit from BCX: In a message to BCX employees last week, Isaac Mophatlane said his decision to exit BCX was made after much “soul-searching”. BCX has...

BBC condemns Mophatlane’s departure

The Black Business Council (BBC) has condemned the departure of Isaac Mophatlane from Business Connexion. In a strongly-worded statement the BBC points out that BCX was founded by Mophatlane and his late twin brother Benjamin in 1996. It was acquired by Telkom just a...

Zuma positions radical economic transformation

Kathy Gibson reports from the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban – Radical economic transformation will drive inclusive growth in Africa. President Jacob Zuma, addressing delegates to the World Economic Forum on Africa, says growth cannot be achieved by only a...

Practical steps for African competitiveness

Kathy Gibson reports from the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban – Africa is in danger of becoming even less competitive on the global stage, with stagnant economies not growing fast enough to create the 450-million new jobs that will be required over the...

Bleak economy raises sexual harassment risk

International research points to an alarming consequence of spiralling economic conditions: an increase in sexual harassment in the workplace. Not surprisingly, during such tough financial times sexual-harassment victims worry about job security, resulting in severe...