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How Islamic Finance Knowledge Is Creating New Opportunities in African Business and Banking
Islamic finance is growing around the world and also becoming more popular in Africa. As it grows, banks and other businesses need people who understand how it works. This is creating new opportunities for people with Islamic finance skills. These skills can be useful in Islamic banks and also in regular banks, investment companies, and…
The Management Skills South African Entrepreneurs Need to Build Sustainable Businesses
Starting a side hustle is one thing. Turning it into a business that can support you for years is another. Entrepreneurship is growing in South Africa. In 2025, 15% of South African adults were starting or running a new business. Yet only 4% owned an established business. This shows that starting a business is only…
Building an inclusive leadership pipeline before the boardroom
The Foundations of Leadership Development The development of future leaders begins long before an executive appointment. It takes shape when a student is encouraged to question an assumption, an employee is trusted to lead a project, or an entrepreneur has the opportunity to reflect on a difficult decision. These experiences help people develop the judgement…
Designing and Integrating E-Commerce into Higher Education Curricula
E-commerce is no longer simply a method of selling products through the internet; it is becoming an important part of how organisations create value, communicate with customers, manage data, and compete in local and international markets. Recent evidence shows that global e-commerce sales have reached a very high level, while digital services are becoming an…
Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master’s: Which Should You Choose After a Business Degree?
If you want to continue your studies, you may be considering an Honours degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master’s degree. While all three can help you build your knowledge and advance your career, they serve different purposes. The right choice will depend on your current qualifications, work experience, and future career goals. You may want…
Why Employer-Funded Education Is Becoming a Valuable Employee Retention Strategy
Keeping good employees is important for any business. However, a good salary may not always be enough to make employees stay. Many people also want opportunities to learn new skills and grow in their careers. In fact, Gallup found that employees who strongly feel their organisation encourages them to learn new skills are…