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Strength in diversity: For better business resilience, empower women in their careers

By Linda Saunders, Head of Solutions Engineering, Salesforce South Africa With pandemic recovery on the horizon, the resilient companies of the future will cultivate a workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities they serve. Creating an environment in which all employees can thrive is all the more important given the rise of new […]

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The Curtis Fellowship is coming to SA

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The Curtis Fellowship supports young leaders who are ready to act on local and global issues. Applicants must submit a 2-3 minute video or 500 – 700 word essay to curtisscholarship@globalpovertyproject.com answering the following questions: What qualities do you identify with as an active citizen of the world? If selected, what lasting change would you

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Digital transformation: Think big, start small, and scale

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By Brent Haumann, Managing Director, Striata Africa The world has moved past the point where the case for digital transformation needs to be made. The vast majority of organisations, thanks in no small part to the events of the past two years, understand that if they don’t embrace digital transformation they’ll struggle to remain competitive. In

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Mamas Alliance urges more corporates to extend support to rural NGOs

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There is a desperate need to channel funding to community organisations and NGOs within South Africa’s more rural areas. This is according to German More, a Fundraising Consultant at CSI Agency MAMAS Alliance, who reiterates that poverty within so many of our rural communities in South Africa is devastating. This is also mirrored in the

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A woman’s place is… in the workplace!

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In honour of International Women’s Day, we bring you industry leaders’ perspectives on workplace equality and inclusion. While gender equality in the workplace has made strides in recent years, there is still a long way to go before we achieve full equality and inclusion, and we must continue to discuss it. We will only achieve gender

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Enhancing digital transformation of the transportation industry in South Africa

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According to a study conducted by the Gautrain, by 2025, at the current rate, South African freeways will slow to the shocking top speed of 10km per hour. This means that a drive from Pretoria to Rosebank will take up to four hours! This distressing picture was painted by Gautrain Chief Operating Officer Thabo Kgobe

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Providing hope and support to migrant and refugee children in South Africa

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Children, regardless of their countries of origin, need to be treated equally According to The Refugee Children’s Project (RCP), there is a growing number of child migrants in South Africa. This advocacy and relief organisation attributes this growth to many push and pull factors, including economic hardships of migrants’ countries of origin, the death of

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The merits of outsourcing CSI spend

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There is no doubt that Corporate Social Investment (CSI) has become an intrinsic part of today’s business environment. A well planned, thorough, and effective CSI programme can not only result in tremendous lasting impact for communities around South Africa but is also a key component and critical differentiator for any company. While corporate South Africa

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South Africa’s efforts to tackle social challenges can become more effective

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Apartheid, poverty, unemployment, and inequality have all had a huge impact on the social challenges South Africa continues to face today. The political liberation of 1994 did not translate into economic freedom for the vast majority of black South Africans. And when the global pandemic hit in early 2020, followed by the hard lockdowns, this

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Struggling schools see new success in recovering school fees

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By Michelle Dickens, CEO of TPN Credit Bureau A growing unemployment rate is leaving many consumers under financial pressure. In the past 18 months, this has impacted schools around the country as parents prioritise paying other categories of consumer credit such as mortgages or rent, credit facilities, secured credit and even unsecured credit rather than

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