South Africans are encouraged to participate in the national budget for 2012 by sending suggestions to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on what should be included in the budget. This fiscal policy determines how government will spend its funds over the next three years.

R886 million has been invested in South African universities to promote the exchange of information between higher education institutions and public research organisations. The funds will be used to combat the key barriers to ICT access particularly in rural areas.

Did you ever think you could do more? A study on mental training shows that if you use your mind correctly, you can get away with doing less. Dianne Collier owner of Dynamic Growth Training shares her insights on the mystery and wonder of the human mind.

A worldwide research study analysing female perspectives on the global crisis has shown that women accountants are more critical of responses to the global economic crisis and are also likely to be more negative and less trusting of the financial crisis than their male counterparts.

Knowledge is central to the advancement of society, and information leaders are responsible for making knowledge accessible to every member of society. This is according to the international experts and thought leaders who convened at the Knowledge Management Conference hosted by USB.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) slowed to 9.8% year-on-year in December, which is 0.3 of a percentage point lower than the corresponding annual rate of 10.1% in November 2011 according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Government plans to develop an integrated economic system that will promote job creation in order to grow the South African economy. Public works programmes play a big role in transforming society and have proven to be effective in providing short term jobs.

Investment can be a profitable yet tricky exercise. If you are in the market to invest and don't know where to begin follow these five simple tips to getting you started on the right investment path.

While clients may perceive the recruitment business as very easy, nothing could be further from the truth. It takes a special person, and special skills and competencies to make the correct hiring decisions, which will save the client time and money says Vicki Marais-Swanepoel.

Businesses have received an extension until December 2015 to complete the Access to Information Manual. All businesses are required to fill out the manual and comply with the terms of the Act.

While confidence in the education and skills development system is at an all time-low ASDSA's newest CEO, Janelle Gravett is determined to redefine public perceptions through its repositioning campaign and initiatives that will coalesce top professional bodies in skills development.

A reprieve has been given to some businesses who are required to complete the Access to Information Manual . All businesses of any size or description are required to complete one. For most companies this was to have been completed by the end of 2011.

Prospective students should be wary when they shop on-line for study opportunities: if it sounds to too good to be true it usually is. The following may be indications of options that are too good to be true.

Ethics, honesty, morals and values are sadly lacking in society. There are many reasons for this not least of which is the fact that we do not educate our children and in many instances our employees on issues related to ethics and honesty.

At a recent media briefing National Youth Development Agency's Andile Lungisa caused a stir by suggesting that teachers and the teaching profession should be declared an "essential service". Well we all know that teachers are essential, so why is he making this suggestion, and what would be the effect of such a declaration?

Do you know how to sell yourself? In the highly competitive job market candidates need to do more than present their information and list their qualifications, they need to sell themselves. Many lack the skills to do this successfully and that is where recruitment agencies step in.

Watch the full keynote speech of the honourable Thabo Mbeki, former president of the Republic of South Africa, delivered at the opening of the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) International Knowledge Management Conference on 16 January 2012.

Much to the expectation of analysts, the Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% at the first meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee this year.

Recent reports show more companies are outsourcing their Human Resources function to cut costs. Riaan Terblanche talks about the three pillars of outsourcing which form a strong platform to work from to ensure the success of a BPO agreement.

Panel interviewers are likely to form their impression of the interviewee within seconds. If you are the applicant on the other side of table how do make that impression a favourable one? Here are five tips from Sandra Burmeister that will teach you how to put your best foot forward during your next panel interview.

In a struggling economy, where price hikes are likely to push customers away and advertising budgets are being cut, the most powerful weapon a salesperson or retailer has is the upsell.