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Procurement Opportunities Are Key

Frameworks around the spending of public money for goods and services need to be relooked if we are to unlock the potential of township economies. By Dineo Faku.

Green Shoots

The shift to the green economy is precipitating a historic change in the sorts of skills workers need. Anthony Sharpe looks at the challenges of anticipating skills needs – and meeting them.

Transforming Townships

Townships are critical urban spaces in South African cities – transforming local economies in townships is more important than ever.

Why Are Township Economies Important?

SPONSORED: ‘Township economy’ refers to enterprises and markets based in the townships.

Primedia Outdoor

Primedia Outdoor is a premier outdoor advertising company that offers brands and advertisers an opportunity to reach their target audience in a powerful way.

The Power Of Skills Development In Revolutionising Africa’s Township Economy

SPONSORED: As Africa continues to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing global economy, investing in skills development for the township economy has never been more critical.

Transforming Agriculture Through Innovative Financing

The Financial Times recently ran a fascinating article entitled: “Wine growers fear funding will wither after fall of Silicon Valley Bank” – as one of the premium lenders to the South African agriculture market, this headline definitely caught the eye. 

Breaking The Boys’ Club: If Investing In Women Yields Good Returns, Then Why Are We Still Fighting For Their Inclusion?

SPONSORED: In the past decade, the African continent has embarked on a remarkably transformative journey in shifting its economic landscape to a self-driven type.

The Dark Side Of Cobalt Mining

Although cobalt is vital for the production of numerous types of renewable energy batteries, the regions in which it is produced are prone to child labour, human rights violations and other types of exploitation. By Benjamin van der Veen.

Insuring Small Businesses

In today’s volatile economic and civil environment, protecting yourself against risk is essential, writes Lizo Mnguni, pricing manager and spokesperson at Old Mutual Insure.

Profit And Purpose Are Key To Long-Term Agri Success In South Africa

Participants in the South African agriculture and agri-processing sectors are going to need to prioritise sustainability if they are serious about accessing affordable capital solutions and growing market share.  

Choose Wisely

How selecting the right wealth management company can protect your investment against the uncertainties of the future. By Andrew Möller, CEO of Citadel.

It’s Time to Bridge SA’s Lingering Pay Gap

We talk a lot about the importance of gender equality, and the need for greater diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and society. The fact that the gender pay gap exists is a glaring indicator of inequality between women and men.

The Economy Cannot Afford A Strike At Transnet By Lucio Trentini, CEO of SEIFSA

SEIFSA understand all too well the consequences of industrial action in the context of wage bargaining. A four-week strike in 2014 followed by a three-week strike last year left many an employer on the brink of contemplating closure.

Adriaan Stander, GM Of PPC Slurry Plant Answers Questions About PPC Cement

PPC is recognised for their consistency in their quality as well as providing a total solution to any building challenge.

Excavating The Tenets Of Ubuntu

Andile Nomlala, BMF president, shares why it is critical to unearth the leadership philosophy of South Africa’s leaders.

Driving Diversity To Transform The Economy

As a BBBEE level one contributor, Joy Global (part of the Komatsu Mining Corp. Group) understands how imperative it is to transform the industry and improve the lives of miners and those in local communities.

The Power Of Scale

SPONSORED: When one of my business partners and I entered that classroom in February 2019 in Accra, Ghana, we were skeptical about how the week ahead would turn out.

Agri Exports Key To Greater Economic Inclusion

South Africa has become a formidable player on the world’s fresh produce export stage. As the largest exporter of macadamia nuts and one of the bigger players in the global citrus, avocado and blueberry markets, our farming sector offers a ray of light in an otherwise gloomy economy. But how much further can these industries expand, and is there room for transformation? By Duma Gqubule.

Our Economic Recovery

Dr Asghar Adelzadeh and Dr Pali Lehohla suggest that for the country to chart a new economic path and achieve gross domestic product growth, an increase in social cohesion, which will enable stable capital accumulation, is needed.