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AI readiness gives a business an honest view of what is in place, where the gaps sit, and which work should happen before investment in AI grows.

A living wage is a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty in South Africa. This is according to Professor Ines Meyer, a professor in organisational psychology at the University of Cape Town and Chairperson of the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSAN). 

When COVID-19 emptied offices in 2020, remote work wasn’t a carefully designed workplace strategy. It was an emergency response. Now hybrid work is becoming a standard across many sectors. 

Here are six high-stakes business scenarios where human intervention should be non-negotiable for employers wanting to leverage AI while minimising the risks and potential liabilities.

Local markets are giving investors reasons for optimism, but that doesn’t mean you should cash in all your offshore chips, says Johan Minnie, CEO of Consult at Momentum

The conservation and community development organisation Wild Impact has secured funding for the next three years to significantly expand its entrepreneurship programme to boost economic opportunities for rural entrepreneurs.

July is National Savings Month, and it is a good reminder to evaluate our financial habits. 

Five years after POPIA took effect, data breaches continue to rise. The question is: who is being held accountable?

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, many seasoned professionals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond find themselves facing an uncomfortable truth: the skills that once made them indispensable now feel outdated.

In South Africa, a qualification alone is no longer enough. A growing gap exists between academic knowledge and workplace readiness, as industries increasingly require more than theoretical competence. 

Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection. 

There has been a troubling shift in South Africa's consumer credit landscape, with micro-loans increasingly replacing wages as a survival mechanism.  VeriCred Credit Bureau CEO, Paul Yon tells us more about the issue. 

Cape Town's suburban train service has finally got back to full service with the re-launch of the Kapteinsklip line which has been shut down since 2020. 

Business intelligence firm LexisNexis has lauded the introduction of King V. Governance of South African organisations has entered a new era since the beginning of 2026. 

There are many jobs available in the technology sector because the rapid growth there has led to a shortage of skilled applicants. Ralph Berndt looks at the work readiness gap when young people enter the tech sector workforce. 

Leading organisations across the world are already redefining wellness as a strategic priority. Dr. Mothomang Diaho explores the growing problem of burnout amongst business leaders. 

The use of AI is changing things in the recruitment industry as it is everywhere - but it's still crucial for skilled humans to be leading the hiring process. 

In part 2 of a series, Unathi Fani the Manager of Technical Advisory for Engen Lubricants, tells us about the lessons she’s learned in business, the barriers she’s overcome, and the advice she would offer to the next generation of women entering technical careers.

As we recognise Women's Month we asked Prescient Management Company CEO Kim Gibb to answer 10 questions about some of the most important things she's learnt in the business world.

With August marking Women’s Month, Databuild CEO Morag Evans reflects on the progress to equality that we have made in workplace - and also looks at the status in historically male-dominated industries like construction.