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The Business and Logistics Skills Supporting South Africa’s Supply Chain Resilience
South Africa depends on strong supply chains to keep its economy moving. Businesses need roads, railways, ports, and warehouses to move goods across the country and to international markets. However, problems such as port delays, transport disruptions, and changes in global trade can make this difficult. In March 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa said…
Why Business Leaders Need to Understand Cybersecurity Governance and Digital Risk
Businesses use technology every day. They use it to store customer information, make payments, communicate with employees, and manage their operations. However, digital transformation also creates new risks. Cybercriminals can steal information or stop business systems from working. These attacks can cost businesses time and money. This is why cybersecurity is no…
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…