Here Comes The Sun

Botswana is planning a large-scale solar power station, which, when complete, will provide a significant energy boost to Southern Africa.

Issues Relating To University Planning And Design

While this article is inspired by the work of the association of Louw and Dewar on four major educational institutions in South Africa, it is part of a series which intends to generate broader discussion on the topic.

Youth Development Beyond Youth Day

SALGA’s Youth Development Programme ensures our country’s future leaders receive year-round attention, writes Dale Hes.

Should Everyone Code?

In the “fourth industrial revolution”, everything will be digitised. Does that mean programming is an essential skill for every job, asks Carolyn de Kock.

Sunday Times Green

Sunday Times Green I recently watched a couple of episodes of Our Planet, the Net­flix nature documentary series presented by that most eminent of narrators, Sir David Attenborough, and I was struck by two things. Firstly, it’s impossible not to be gobsmacked by the scenes these documentary wizards manage to create – every shot that… Read more »

Loyalty & Rewards

Loyalty & Rewards Welcome to the latest edition of Loyalty & Rewards SA. As I write this, I can’t help but reflect on how much loyalty programmes have transformed over the years. If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed that your inbox is packed with offers from various rewards programmes – each one trying to… Read more »

Watching The Web

How big a problem is cybersecurity really? Adam Oxford visits one of Africa’s key attack monitoring stations to find out.

Green Designs

Sustainability and the green agenda continue to inform the architecture and design of new developments, says Hugh Fraser.

The Golden Age Of Timeshare

The timeshare industry generates employment for around 27 000 people and contributes billions of rand to the GDP, according to a Grant Thornton survey.

What Do Banks Want?

Banks are adapting to the digital age at lightning speed. Lungelo Shezi investigates how this is affecting recruitment policies and the skills required by financial institutions.

Unlocking The Doors To Successful CSI In Education

There are several notable examples of companies that are managing to find the key to impactful, sustainable CSI education investments. Dale Hes investigates.

Sunday Times Skills

Sunday Times Skills Keeping up with technology In a fast-changing world, it is often dif­ficult for the formal education system to keep up with the needs of society. The skills that are sorely needed today are not necessarily the same as those which were required ten or even ­ ve years ago. Technology is streaking… Read more »

Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

South Africa needs more entrepreneurs, creating more businesses and more jobs. Graham van der Made finds out whether self-starting is an innate ability or a skill that can be developed.

Is Complacency Our Worst Enemy?

When the Black Economic Empowerment Commission was announced in 2015 and tasked with investigating and dealing with fronting, fraud and other transgressions, there were high expectations. Puseletso Mompei investigates the current status quo.

What’s Going On With POPI?

A vital step forward has been taken in preparation for the Protection of Personal Information Act. Nick Cowen looks at what this means for businesses and consumers.

Calling All Social Entrepreneurs

Be South Africa’s next change maker with the nation builder social innovation challenge.

Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

South Africa needs more entrepreneurs, creating more businesses and more jobs. Graham van der Made finds out whether self-starting is an innate ability or a skill that can be developed.

A Legacy Of Leadership

Bonang Mohale’s legacy is one that leaders in South Africa should learn from. By Puseletso Mompei.

Riding The Crest Of Change

Being a woman in business is challenging enough. Given the state of South Africa’s economy, being a woman in finance means you really have to be comfortable with uncertainty and change, writes Puseletso Mompei.

EPA On Exhibit

A review of the 29th Sophia Gray Memorial Lecture Exhibition.