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SONA - 2026 Must Be the Year of Implementation
South Africa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address will be remembered less for soaring rhetoric and more for a single underlying expectation: delivery. In a political climate shaped by the Government of National Unity (GNU) and an economy still navigating structural headwinds, the...
By Staff Writer - 2 min read
Corruption and the Cost to South Africa’s Future
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) sends a clear signal to South Africa’s leadership: corruption remains a central obstacle to economic recovery, public trust and long-term growth. South Africa scored 41 out of 100, placing it firmly below the global average of 42 and ...
By Staff Writer - 1 min read
Growing South African Startups and Scale-ups Powering Africa’s Future
South Africa’s startup ecosystem is increasingly shaping Africa’s next phase of growth. Beyond its established corporates, a new generation of startups and scale-ups is emerging building scalable solutions that address real African challenges and compete on a global stage. A ...
By Staff Writer - 1 min read
Why Partnership Is No Longer Optional in Mining
As Africa’s mining sector takes on renewed global significance, industry leaders are increasingly aligned on one reality: the future of mining will be defined by partnership. Mining Indaba 2026, under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships,” reflects...
By Staff Writer - 1 min read
Natascha Viljoen Breaking Barriers in Global Mining
When Natascha Viljoen takes the reins as President and CEO of Newmont Corporation on 1 January 2026, she will not only inherit stewardship of the world’s largest gold mining company she will also make history. For the first time in its 104-year existence, Newmont will be led by...
By Themba Mashaba - 3 min read
The Future Belongs to Collegial Leaders
“Leadership is not about standing above others, but walking alongside them.” – Mike Teke In a world grappling with toxic politics, fractured institutions, and corporate scandals, Mike Teke’s The Future of Leadership is Collegiality lands as both a wake-up call and a bluep...
By Themba Mashaba - 2 min read
75 Years of Leadership: The Visionaries Who Shaped Sasol
In just a matter of days, on 26 September 2025, Sasol will celebrate 75 years of innovation, resilience, and leadership. From its humble beginnings in 1950 to becoming a global energy and chemicals powerhouse, Sasol’s journey is also the story of the men and most recently, the ...
By Themba Mashaba - 3 min read
B20 South Africa Tables Eight Key Recommendations to the G20 Presidency
As the official voice of the global business community to the G20, the B20 South Africa has finalized a set of policy recommendations designed to advance inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economic growth. Structured through eight task forces, the proposals reflect the prior...
By Themba Mashaba - 2 min read
Unilever’s New CEO Swings the Axe: A Quarter of Top Managers to Go
When Fernando Fernandez walked into Unilever’s London headquarters in March 2025 as the company’s new CEO, he didn’t waste time signaling his intent. Known for his blunt style and relentless focus on execution, Fernandez now plans one of the boldest leadership shake-ups in ...
By Themba Mashaba - 4 min read
InterAfrica Trade Forum 2025: Reclaiming Africa’s Genius of Community in a Global Context
One of Africa’s greatest strengths has always been its simple yet profound understanding of the harnessed power of community. For centuries, its people have lived by the principle that each individual is part of a greater body, each element of society contributing to the greate...
By Hitekani Magwedze - 3 min read
