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Nike shakes up leadership in efforts to revive sales

Nike shakes up leadership in efforts to revive sales

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

News flash: Calling all businesses with an Africa expansion strategy

2 Apr 2024

Africa takes centre stage as the gender hub for mainstreaming success

Africa takes centre stage as the gender hub for mainstreaming success

4 Mar 2024

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#SourceAfrica2018: Why Africa's clothing sector could lead in responsible sourcing

#SourceAfrica2018: Why Africa's clothing sector could lead in responsible sourcing

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Jul 2018

How consumer trends are transforming executive DNA

How consumer trends are transforming executive DNA

Annelize van Rensburg 4 Jul 2018

Generation Z will transform African business

Generation Z will transform African business

3 Jul 2018

The most expensive and affordable African cities to live in

The most expensive and affordable African cities to live in

28 Jun 2018

Francois Baird

Mergers and acquisition advisory firm, Taylor Advisory, enters Africa

27 Jun 2018

#MFGIndaba: Business beyond 2020

#MFGIndaba: Business beyond 2020

Danette Breitenbach 26 Jun 2018

What does the workplace of 2030 look like... and are you ready for it?

What does the workplace of 2030 look like... and are you ready for it?

14 Jun 2018

Temitope Iluyemi, associate director, global government relations, Procter & Gamble.

Brands need to lead gender equality in Africa

Temitope Iluyemi 7 Jun 2018

The macro factors shaping Africa's unique talent trends

The macro factors shaping Africa's unique talent trends

Nicol Mullins 15 May 2018

Local Africa HR-Net formed at African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes

Local Africa HR-Net formed at African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes

3 May 2018

Bruce Daisley of Twitter on the power of amazing culture businesses (Part 3)

Bruce Daisley of Twitter on the power of amazing culture businesses (Part 3)

Jon Ratcliffe 19 Apr 2018

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Papers to help improve labour safety in agriculture, forestry sectors

19 Apr 2018

Digital lunch scheme boosts productivity in Kenya

Digital lunch scheme boosts productivity in Kenya

28 Mar 2018

Sharpening African manufacturers' competitive edge with technology

Sharpening African manufacturers' competitive edge with technology

Matthew Kibby 20 Mar 2018

This week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

This week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

Jason Snyman 9 Mar 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

The role of AI in the Future of Work

The role of AI in the Future of Work

Cameron Beveridge 2 Feb 2018

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#FairnessFirst: H&M's diversity manager and the #pinkify debate

Leigh Andrews 22 Jan 2018

Corporate boardrooms: where are the women?

Corporate boardrooms: where are the women?

Kwamboka Oyaro 16 Jan 2018

New breed of leaders wanted throughout Africa to harness impact investment

New breed of leaders wanted throughout Africa to harness impact investment

13 Dec 2017

Steinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

Steinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

12 Dec 2017

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Managing your business in the freelance economy

Dan Marcus 13 Nov 2017

Uber appoints Lola Kassim as new GM for West Africa

Uber appoints Lola Kassim as new GM for West Africa

24 Oct 2017

Ebenezer Asante appointed MTN regional vice president

Ebenezer Asante appointed MTN regional vice president

9 Oct 2017

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JZ passes on SABC candidates

Nico Gous 6 Oct 2017

Pictured from left to right: Simon Mwangi, CEO/Founder The Bridge Africa Group Ltd, Kenya; AGCO’s Nuradin Osman; Dr George Njenga, Dean, Strathmore Business School and Dr Andy Wilcox, Head of Crop and Environment Science, Harper Adams University, UK. (Image Source: AGCO Corporation)

New training programme to help fill vital management roles in African agriculture

2 Oct 2017

Women in Africa Forum creates platform for economic empowerment

Women in Africa Forum creates platform for economic empowerment

2 Oct 2017

Dangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

Dangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

21 Sep 2017

Pieter Bensch, executive vice president for Africa and Middle East, Sage.

Pieter Bensch appointed Sage executive VP Africa, Middle East

20 Sep 2017

Driving business profitability through benchmarking

Driving business profitability through benchmarking

Richard Mukheibir 14 Sep 2017

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How consumer trends are transforming executive DNA

HR & ManagementHow consumer trends are transforming executive DNA

Annelize van Rensburg 4 Jul 2018

Generation Z will transform African business

Marketing & MediaGeneration Z will transform African business

3 Jul 2018

The most expensive and affordable African cities to live in

FinanceThe most expensive and affordable African cities to live in

28 Jun 2018

Riaan Rademan

FinanceMergers and acquisition advisory firm, Taylor Advisory, enters Africa

27 Jun 2018

#MFGIndaba: Business beyond 2020

Retail#MFGIndaba: Business beyond 2020

Danette Breitenbach 26 Jun 2018

What does the workplace of 2030 look like... and are you ready for it?

HR & ManagementWhat does the workplace of 2030 look like... and are you ready for it?

14 Jun 2018

Temitope Iluyemi, associate director, global government relations, Procter & Gamble.

Marketing & MediaBrands need to lead gender equality in Africa

Temitope Iluyemi 7 Jun 2018

The macro factors shaping Africa's unique talent trends

HR & ManagementThe macro factors shaping Africa's unique talent trends

Nicol Mullins 15 May 2018

Local Africa HR-Net formed at African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes

HR & ManagementLocal Africa HR-Net formed at African Forum of Territorial Managers and Training Institutes

3 May 2018

Bruce Daisley of Twitter on the power of amazing culture businesses (Part 3)

Marketing & MediaBruce Daisley of Twitter on the power of amazing culture businesses (Part 3)

Jon Ratcliffe 19 Apr 2018

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AgriculturePapers to help improve labour safety in agriculture, forestry sectors

19 Apr 2018

Digital lunch scheme boosts productivity in Kenya

HR & ManagementDigital lunch scheme boosts productivity in Kenya

28 Mar 2018

Sharpening African manufacturers' competitive edge with technology

RetailSharpening African manufacturers' competitive edge with technology

Matthew Kibby 20 Mar 2018

This week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

HR & ManagementThis week in tech - robots are coming for your jobs

Jason Snyman 9 Mar 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

HR & ManagementHow are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

The role of AI in the Future of Work

HR & ManagementThe role of AI in the Future of Work

Cameron Beveridge 2 Feb 2018

Original image © Besjunior –

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: H&M's diversity manager and the #pinkify debate

Leigh Andrews 22 Jan 2018

Corporate boardrooms: where are the women?

ESG & SustainabilityCorporate boardrooms: where are the women?

Kwamboka Oyaro 16 Jan 2018

New breed of leaders wanted throughout Africa to harness impact investment

HR & ManagementNew breed of leaders wanted throughout Africa to harness impact investment

13 Dec 2017

Steinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

RetailSteinhoff's ruined reputation down to lack of internal governance

12 Dec 2017

Image credit: Mark Adams -

Marketing & MediaManaging your business in the freelance economy

Dan Marcus 13 Nov 2017

Uber appoints Lola Kassim as new GM for West Africa

Logistics & TransportUber appoints Lola Kassim as new GM for West Africa

24 Oct 2017

Ebenezer Asante appointed MTN regional vice president

ICTEbenezer Asante appointed MTN regional vice president

9 Oct 2017

Plrang © –

Marketing & MediaJZ passes on SABC candidates

Nico Gous 6 Oct 2017

Pictured from left to right: Simon Mwangi, CEO/Founder The Bridge Africa Group Ltd, Kenya; AGCO’s Nuradin Osman; Dr George Njenga, Dean, Strathmore Business School and Dr Andy Wilcox, Head of Crop and Environment Science, Harper Adams University, UK. (Image Source: AGCO Corporation)

AgricultureNew training programme to help fill vital management roles in African agriculture

2 Oct 2017

Women in Africa Forum creates platform for economic empowerment

HR & ManagementWomen in Africa Forum creates platform for economic empowerment

2 Oct 2017

Dangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

AgricultureDangote emphasises diversification of African economies, importance of agriculture

21 Sep 2017

Pieter Bensch, executive vice president for Africa and Middle East, Sage.

ICTPieter Bensch appointed Sage executive VP Africa, Middle East

20 Sep 2017

Driving business profitability through benchmarking

RetailDriving business profitability through benchmarking

Richard Mukheibir 14 Sep 2017

Anton Cabral

ICTDigital transformation is not just about technology - it's about people

Anton Cabral 11 Sep 2017

Joe Fuster

Marketing & Media#CEMAfrica2017: ‘Remember that I'm human' - your customer

Louise Marsland 21 Aug 2017

You hired them, now trust them to get the job done. JR Bale © –

Marketing & Media#CEMAfrica2017: Your employees are always on - now TRUST THEM

Leigh Andrews 17 Aug 2017

Simply put? Cut the red tape and empower your staff. Scott Griessel © –

Marketing & Media#CEMAfrica2017: CX predictions for the future, action to take TODAY

Leigh Andrews 16 Aug 2017

What kind of business leaders does Africa need?

Marketing & MediaWhat kind of business leaders does Africa need?

Dr Hischam El-Agamy 2 Aug 2017

Engaging multi-generational employees with internal communication

HR & ManagementEngaging multi-generational employees with internal communication

1 Aug 2017

Preparing for digital future requires rethinking policies

HR & ManagementPreparing for digital future requires rethinking policies

Valter Adão 31 Jul 2017

Globalisation is irreversible, despite protests

HR & ManagementGlobalisation is irreversible, despite protests

24 Jul 2017

How wearable tech can improve employee wellness

ICTHow wearable tech can improve employee wellness

Steven Howard 10 Jul 2017

Travis Kalanick, former CEO of Uber. Photo: Inc.

FinanceBowing out gracefully: What startup founders can learn from Travis Kalanick

10 Jul 2017

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Marketing & MediaThe growth mindset: Four ingredients for creating a high-performance culture

Douglas Kruger 6 Jul 2017