This next phase requires governance, as governance is what makes transitions last, writes Professor Roula Inglesi-Lotz. The most striking aspect of this year’s Budget Speech was not the allocations announced…
South Africa’s economic future depends on its entrepreneurs. Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are creating jobs and driving development across the country, yet many still struggle to access funding,…
Our country’s future hinges on the aggressive implementation of BEE with the sole purposes of wiping out poverty and unemployment and integrating blacks into the economy, writes Dr Thami Mazwai.…
The gap between the intent of B-BEE and lived outcomes is where the debate should be, new research suggests. Jon Foster-Pedley and Monde Ndlovu investigate… When you stand at the…
The South African government is demanding results when it comes to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, but whether it can deliver on that ambition is another question. Thirty years into democracy,…
Simphiwe Mudau shares practical legal advice to help entrepreneurs protect their ventures, scale confidently, and stay compliant in a complex business environment. Starting a business can feel like grilling the…
BBQ is delighted to publish an excerpt from GG Alcock’s new book, ‘KasiNomics Unleashed’. In James Dyson’s book, ‘Invention: A Life of Learning through Failure’, he says of entrepreneurs: ‘The…
Prof Ntobeko Ntusi knows how important his role at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is—and he has the expertise and heart to ensure it benefits all South Africans.…
In the early mornings across South Africa, long before office lights switch on and traffic fills the highways, security officers are already at work. They stand at gates. They monitor…
Mbali Nwoko explores the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease chaos and the fight for South Africa’s livestock future. South Africa’s cattle herd – over 12 million strong – is under siege. Foot-and-Mouth…
