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Although pest control is critical for a number of industries, from food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to airport, retail, and renewable energy, poisoning is increasingly unacceptable as a control measure. Responsible pest control means finding environmentally friendly alternatives to poison. Birds are often admired as part of the natural environment, but certain species, including pigeons, sparrows, and starlings, can also be…
Professional advancement is increasingly shaped by decisions around education. Qualifications signal capability, open doors and promise career progression, yet their value is often assessed too narrowly. Beyond remuneration, education carries costs and returns that unfold over time, influencing professional mobility, leadership access and long-term relevance. This article by Regent Business School Academic, Ravin Baburam examines career return on investment through a broader,…
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…
January is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and commit to your personal and professional growth. It’s easy to feel like you’re already doing enough or under too much pressure to add “learning” to your New Year’s goals but growth doesn’t have to mean more stress. In fact when approached intentionally, it can become one of the most rewarding parts…
Why does global luxury still treat African consumers as if they haven’t learned “good taste” yet? In this provocative opinion piece, Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa, dismantles the tired assumption that visible luxury is unsophisticated while European restraint represents refinement. Drawing on decades of consumer psychology research, Langa argues that status signalling isn’t about taste…
Acclaimed entrepreneur, broadcaster and cultural innovator DJ Sbu (Sibusiso Leope WeNkosi) has announced a landmark three-dimensional business launch that positions him at the forefront of South Africa’s economic transformation agenda. The initiative, unveiled in partnership with VW Barons Woodmead, represents a sophisticated convergence of creative industry leadership, financial literacy education and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. The comprehensive launch encompasses DJ Sbu’s highly…
Eva August, CEO of Century 21 South Africa has spent her career watching property cycles unfold across every corner of this country. She has seen booms that defied gravity and busts that humbled even the most seasoned investors. But what she is witnessing now is something different entirely: a rare convergence of falling interest rates, competitive bank lending and realistic property pricing…
Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, will become home to South Africa’s first Walmart store, marking the American retail giant’s debut entry into the local market. The announcement transforms Clearwater Mall’s retail offering and introduces Walmart’s distinctive “Every Day Low Prices” model to South African consumers. Unlike traditional sale-driven retail, shoppers will benefit from stable pricing across thousands…
The Limpopo Holiday Fair 2025 once again brought the City of Stars to life, celebrating local tourism, strengthening business connections and showcasing the very best of Limpopo’s warmth, culture and enterprise. Established in 2016, the Fair has grown into a flagship event for the province’s tourism industry. Organised by the Polokwane Tourism Association in partnership with the Limpopo Provincial Tourism…
Tinyiko Ndlala, Business Unit Director at Leagas Delaney South Africa, argues that the advertising industry needs to move beyond superficial mentorship programmes and create structured systems for meaningful knowledge transfer between generations of talent. One of my fondest memories from being a Grade 1 learner way back in 1996 was Fridays. Not because of the school mass we had to attend…