The AI skills revolution: why South Africa must act now to compete globally
Generative AI is no longer a future concept or a speculative technology. It is here now, rapidly reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of competitiveness In South Africa, the potential…
Turning generative AI dreams into real reinvention
We can choose to lead, to pioneer, and to set an example of responsible, scaled AI-driven reinvention. Or we can choose to lag, consuming innovations created elsewhere. The path we…
The PIC clarifies its position on unlisted investments and Daybreak Foods
There are ongoing allegations that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has “squandered R33 billion” of pensioners’ money on politically motivated investments. The PIC strongly refutes these claims, arguing that they…
Transformation Fund: revisiting historical problem of access to capital for blacks businesses
The Transformation Fund initiative could champion much needed transformation of the financing system for black people’s meaningful participation in business and the economy, writes Tshediso Matona Minister Parks Tau’s proposed…
To survey or not to survey, that is the question
Ido Lekota takes a deeper look at the calls for BEE to be scrapped following the release of survey results opposing its continued implementation President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent passionate delivery…
Student to Entrepreneur: Eight lessons from the first 5 years of business
Kimberley Taylor shares eight lessons which have helped shape her journey in entrepreneurship There was a point in my entrepreneurial journey where I went from being the person asking others…
Recognising all forms of transformation to unlock investment and opportunity
Solly Malatsi wants South Africa to send a clear message to the world that the country is open for investment, serious about transformation, and committed to connecting more people to…
AI as a catalyst for an inclusive future: addressing SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges
Embracing this new era of AI presents a unique opportunity for South Africa, writes Rowen Pillai South Africa currently grapples with one of the world’s highest unemployment rates, standing at…
We’ll find peace in our graves
Ofentse Bogopane explores the losing battle faced by South Africa’s women and children Constantly looking over your shoulder, purchasing pocketknives and pepper spray, saying prayers when leaving home, sharing your…
The drive for economic transformation is in our hands
Ido Lekota delves deeper into the Draft Transformation Fund and other options which have been put on the table Second to the outcome of the life-changing 2024 elections, South Africans…