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Covid can facilitate Entrepreneurship
Last year President Cyril Ramaphosa presented the South African Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan which aimed to expedite the recovery of the country’s economy, severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular he referred to the support for entrepreneurship and small business development. He believed that this specific sector of the economy offered the greatest…
Digital Marketing: The key to survival in a Post Covid World
As the world came to terms with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations across the globe were caught in a rush to develop alternate business models as countries worldwide implemented some form of lockdown. The unprecedented global lockdown led to the disappearance of traditional channels and became a barrier for the conventional face-to-face business…
Practicing the 6 golden rules
Protect the community, protect the vulnerable, protect yourself by practicing the 6 golden rules. We are facing a second wave as a country. A number of super spreader events have contributed to the second wave. We urge you to remain vigilant as we enter the festive holiday season as you visit family and friends and do your…
The New Playbook: Adapting Marketing Strategies to the Post-COVID Consumer and Digital-First World
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed life across the world and reshaped the way businesses operate. In 2020, countries had to adjust lockdown strategies over and over again, and organisations were forced to find new ways to survive. Even in South Africa, where many industries recovered faster than expected, the long-term effects of the pandemic remain….
Stress Less: Proven Strategies to Calm Your Nerves While Waiting for Exam Results
Waiting for exam results can be one of the most stressful times for any student. You’ve put in the hard work, survived the pressure of studying, written your exams, and now… you wait. This period often brings mixed emotions — relief that exams are over, but also fear about what the results might be. It’s…
Makerspaces: Equipping students with Skills for Employability
Ahmed Shaikh We are in the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) which is replete with major disruptions in almost every aspect of our lives and in this respect education is no exception. Whilst the corporate sector is busying itself in preparation of the new headwinds through innovations in robotics, automation and big data…