A new leadership approach is needed for change

As organisations prepare for 2025, leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex challenges, from economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, to changing workforce requirements and stakeholder demands. Kisima Psychological Services CEO Phyllis Ndlovu...
Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa

Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa

AI could contribute up to $30-billion to sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 2030, according to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report. This is a remarkable prospect for a continent still navigating its digital transformation – a crucial shift toward...

Bridging certificates could be a lifeline to further study

For students whose study plans have been disrupted due to not meeting minimum course requirements, bridging certificates offer a second chance to achieve their educational goals. This is the word from Siyavuya Makubalo, marketing manager at Oxbridge Academy, who adds:...
Key trends that will bring positive change to SA’s IT sector

Key trends that will bring positive change to SA’s IT sector

Partnerships have the power to not only unlock a new pool of tailored talent for South African businesses but also address the country’s unemployment crisis by bringing more people – particularly women and youth – into the IT sector. By Nashid Cassiem,...

The hidden costs of traditional employee communications

Despite their inefficiencies, traditional employee communication methods remain the norm for frontline employees, who make up nearly 80% of South Africa’s workforce. Outdated communication tools, such as printed materials, physical notice boards, and in-person...
The value of female mentorship in the BPO sector

The value of female mentorship in the BPO sector

By any reckoning, many women face a difficult path into finding sustainable employment, writes Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has found that found that globally, and in South Africa, the discrimination of women in...