by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
Multi-unit franchising is a growing trend across South Africa, and contrary to widely held perception, the growth opportunity isn’t limited to the restaurant sector. As we begin the new year 2026, existing franchisees in various sectors – from grocery and liquor...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
In South Africa’s dynamic startup landscape, access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to scale. Yet, the real challenge for many founders isn’t only where to find capital, it’s how to become ready for it. By Thato Ntseare, investment manager at E...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Thought Leadership
South Africa starts 2026 on firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro backdrop and modest growth prospects beginning to take shape. By Vignesh Subramani, interim managing executive of SME Business at Absa Business Banking That should be...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
Quick fixes are failing. Businesses invest in short courses and certificates, expecting transformation, yet return to the same problems months later. Pamela Nomzaza, academic at Regent Business School, argues this cycle reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 6, 2026 | Features
With rapid shifts in the job market becoming commonplace, graduate professionals have to be more resilient than ever to ensure they stay ahead of trends and keep their careers on an upward trajectory. This has given rise to the phenomenon of micro-credentialing,...
