Digital Skills Upskilling: Individualisation Is Crucial
By Zuko Mdwaba, Area Vice President, Salesforce South Africa The pandemic accelerated an already-accelerating rate of digital transformation, forcing more people to work remotely than ever before. As a result, there has never been a greater global demand for professionals, particularly those with advanced digital skills. Addressing the digital skills gap is critical not only […]
The Ergonomics Of Working From Home: Tips From The Experts
One of the remnants from worldwide lockdowns is the switch to working from home or a hybrid of onsite and offsite working. If you’re still working in a makeshift space in your house – slouched on the couch, hunched over a laptop or commandeering your dining room table – you may be feeling the effects […]
Broadening The Reach Of ESD Initiatives – Making The Circle Bigger Is No Longer Optional
By Mpopi Khupe, Executive Director at Zevoli Growth PartnersBy Mpopi Khupe, Executive Director at Zevoli Growth Partners Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) in rural and peri-urban areas has largely been under-prioritised. With most corporate ESD initiatives focusing on Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in close proximity to metropolitan hubs, many promising SMMEs in rural […]
Bill Gates Goes One-on-One with African Journalists Regarding the Next Pandemic
Africa.com’s Teresa Clarke joined the roundtable discussion Philanthropist Bill Gates believes we can prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy. In his new book titled How to Prevent the Next Pandemic, he lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us […]
Retailer Commits R 500 000 To Aid Victims Of Kwazulu-Natal Floods
Cotton On Foundation gets behind flood relief following long history of support for the region The recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal have been described as the worst in South Africa’s history, causing unprecedented devastation. Hundreds of people have lost their lives and loved ones, with thousands having lost their homes and livelihoods. Now, the Cotton On […]
