When it comes to socio-economic development, 2025 is a year full of possibility for South Africa as it breaks new ground by taking on the presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) forum. This is the first time that an African country has gained the G20 presidency and will host the annual summit, taking place in Johannesburg in November 2025. While chiefly an economic forum, the G20 focuses a powerful lens on situating global economics in social, developmental and environmental sustainability contexts.

GIBS and October Health are launching the first scientifically validated Workplace Well-being Index Report. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of mental, emotional, social, and financial well-being, offering a first-ever in-depth look at the factors affecting workplace satisfaction and productivity by industry, income levels, and demographics.

Ask just about any entrepreneur, and they will tell you that of the many challenges they face, the most arduous are financial. Developing financial literacy, mastering financial planning and management, and securing the funding they need to grow their business are often Herculean feats. Due to the significant and persistent gender gap, none are more tested by finance-related constraints than women entrepreneurs.