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Why Skills Development Isn’t Just A Numbers Game

By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy  The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) from Stats SA shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 1.7% from Q1 of 2025 rising to 33.2% in Q2. This might not seem like a very big jump, but when you consider that this amounts to 140,000 people, ....

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Africa’s Digital Future – Building Critical Power Infrastructure For Data Centre Leadership

Africa’s digital economy is growing rapidly, driven by digital shifts across the continent. More investments in cloud services, e-commerce, and digital finance are boosting data centre development and countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya are leading the way. However, a major challenge remains. Sustainable and reliable power systems must form the backbone of Africa’s […]

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South Africa’s Property Market

South Africa’s Property Market: The Perfect Storm For Buyers

by Eva August (CEO of Century21 South Africa) Eva August, CEO of Century 21 South Africa has spent her career watching property cycles unfold across every corner of this country. She has seen booms that defied gravity and busts that humbled even the most seasoned investors. But what she is witnessing now is something different entirely: a […]

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Africa’s Gen Z Consumers Are Reshaping The Continent’s Retail Future

BCG’s ‘119 Million Reasons for Optimism’ report highlights how Africa’s digital-first Gen Z is driving a retail revolution across the continent Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus, redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is […]

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Careers In Creative And Advertising

The Gateway To Careers In Creative And Advertising Agencies

In today’s highly fragmented and rapidly evolving media landscape, the boundaries between traditional filmmaking and commercial content creation are increasingly fluid. Arts degrees, particularly a BA in Film and Cinematic Studies, are being re-examined as robust foundations for careers in creative and advertising agencies. This shift is underpinned by the growing demand for sophisticated visual storytelling, […]

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A Pinnacle Of South African Innovation Ahead Of G20 Summit

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in Johannesburg next month, Milkor (Pty) Ltd., a leading South African defence and aerospace company, is proud to highlight the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform exemplifies South Africa’s growing prowess in aerospace technology and its potential to enhance security, […]

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Automation And AI: Powering Africa’s Energy Future

Driving innovation, reliability, and digital transformation in Africa’s energy sector — a key focus at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba As Africa’s energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging as the most powerful tools reshaping how the continent generates, distributes, and manages power. The 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 […]

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