Expert perspectives on Africa’s digital transformation, IT governance, and project management.
Every Women’s Month, South Africa rightly celebrates the women leading companies, building businesses and shaping public policy. Yet the closer one looks at the upper levels of corporate and entrepreneurial life, the clearer the contradiction becomes: women’s talent is increasingly visible, but their progression still stalls before the top.
Read moreAs South Africa observes Workers Month and gears towards Youth Month, the looming question remains around the growing divide between GenZ employees and established leadership that has become increasingly evident. Younger workers are often labelled entitled or disloyal, while many GenZ professionals describe workplaces as rigid, outdated, and hostile.
Read moreIn 2016, the United Nations Human Rights Council affirmed that access to the internet is integral to the realisation of fundamental human rights. A decade later, the question for South Africa is no longer whether digital access matters, it is whether we are prepared to treat it as essential infrastructure in practice, not just in principle.
Read moreAs organisations across Africa embark on digital transformation journeys, many struggle with where to begin and what capabilities to develop. Gartner’s digital business platform framework provides a practical roadmap, organising digital transformation around five critical technology areas: customers, partners, employees, things, and intelligence. Understanding the key technologies and skills required in each area enables organisations to build their digital capabilities systematically...
Read moreSouth Africa’s unemployment crisis has reached a critical tipping point. More than 32% of adults are jobless, and youth unemployment sits above 60%. In this bleak landscape, small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs), lately known as Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) should be our engine of hope. This, as they make up 98% of registered businesses and contribute roughly 34% to GDP. Yet most don’t make it past their third year.
Read moreAs South Africa observes Transport Month this October, the passenger transportation sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. Violent conflicts between traditional minibus taxi operators and e-hailing services have resulted in tragic loss of life. Passenger rail infrastructure suffers from vandalism, theft, and chronic underinvestment. Bus services struggle with financial sustainability and declining ridership. These challenges demand urgent, innovative solutions.
Read moreDespite the rise in certified Project Managers, many IT projects still fail. We look at the practical skills needed to lead with impact in the African business context.
Read moreAs South Africa commemorates Youth Month, we explore how to bridge the generational gap in the digital economy — connecting the energy of new talent with the wisdom of seasoned leaders.
Read moreAfrica stands at a critical juncture where rapid technological advancements can be leveraged to address longstanding socioeconomic challenges and drive economic development.
Read moreA call to action for equitable participation in the digital economy. Why internet access is now a fundamental right and what businesses can do to widen the on-ramp.
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