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Improving economic fundamentals in South Africa and other emerging markets are beginning to show a more favourable investment environment. Inflation has cooled meaningfully from post-pandemic peaks, while interest rates appear to have room to move lower. In this environment, it is critical to carefully choose investments, focus on value, and diversify with purpose rather than relying on broad market exposure…
After fifteen years working with South African leadership teams, business coach and founder of Grow, Graham Mitchell has observed a consistent truth. The companies that achieve sustained growth are not necessarily the most innovative, but the most disciplined. His new book, Compounding Advantage, captures those insights in a practical guide for leaders focused on long-term performance. Drawing on experience across more than 180 companies…
As 2026 unfolds, many people are leaning into simpler ways to enjoy the start of the year. Rather than chasing big resolutions, there’s growing appreciation for small rituals that bring a sense of ease and enjoyment to everyday routines. This summer, Starbucks is inviting customers to savour those moments with the return of its much-loved pistachio range. The limited-time collection…
Converse turns the page on its iconic legacy with the launch of the 1908 Bronco Boot, the newest addition to the 1908 Collection first curated under Tyler’s creative direction. Blending nostalgia with modern craftsmanship, the collection brings back beloved silhouettes like the Naut-1 and the Jogger while introducing a fresh statement piece built for today’s style driven creators. The 1908…
Picture this: millions of people worldwide are voluntarily putting themselves through intensive cognitive training programmes that would make corporate leadership courses look like child’s play. They’re developing lightning-fast decision-making abilities, mastering complex strategic thinking and building teamwork skills that Fortune 500 companies spend thousands trying to teach their executives. The catch? They think they’re just having fun. Brad Kirby, MTN’s Senior…
This thought leadership piece from Regent Business School speaks directly to the shifting demands of the modern workforce in an era of rapid AI integration. Co-authored by Hoosen Essof, Head of the Employability Unit, and Deepti Govind, who is currently working as in intern in the same division, this article explores how AI and automation are reshaping industries; and why…
When Umvuzo Health entered the medical scheme market in 2004, it had no capital reserves, no broker support and no track record. What it did have was a clear mission: provide affordable, accessible healthcare to South Africans excluded from the private healthcare system. Twenty-one years later, the Scheme covers nearly 100 000 lives, is fully self-administered, and remains financially sound with a…
Lung cancer has typically been one of the most feared prognoses, and also one of the challenging cancers to treat, largely because it isn’t very noticeable at first, and is often just perceived by the patient to be something minor, such as a bothersome cough. This leads to late-stage diagnoses, by which time this aggressive condition has taken hold. In…
The highly anticipated launch of the Women Investment Network (WIN) took place on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at The Venue in Greenpark, Sandton, marking a powerful milestone in South Africa’s gender equity and investment landscape. Brought to life under the visionary leadership of Katie Mohamed, the event gathered entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders in a collaborative space dedicated to advancing…
The healthcare industry is on the brink of radical transformation such as we’ve never experienced before. And as medical technology advances, healthcare is extending its scope beyond simply arriving at medicinal solutions but also into redefining the very possibilities of healthcare. As we innovate, we must confront an often-overlooked issue: that of unmet medical needs. These are conditions for which…