In celebration of Mandela Month, Tsheto Leadership and Coaching Academy, in partnership with GreatWell, will host a high-impact Leadership Workshop on 17 July 2025 at The Maslow, Sandton. Centered on the theme “Agitating for Stewardship and a Better Tomorrow,” the workshop aims to equip C-suite executives, transformation leaders, and decision-makers with the tools to lead with intention, accountability, and social consciousness. Featuring keynote speaker Prof. Saths Cooper and expert facilitators Tantaswa Fubu and Rehema Isa, the event is a call to action for values-based leadership that leaves a lasting, positive legacy.
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Global Side Hustles: How Africans Are Tapping into Online Competitions and Rewards Platforms
This article explores how Africans are tapping into online competitions and rewards platforms as flexible, accessible side hustles. Amid economic challenges such as high unemployment and wage stagnation, these platforms offer alternative income streams, from surveys to entry-based contests. The piece covers tips for maximizing success, common pitfalls to avoid, and how the trend is gaining traction across the continent. Highlighting technological advancements, the role of the diaspora, and internet penetration, the article also touches on the challenges and promising future of these digital opportunities in Africa.
Gwen Madiba appointed Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone Africa: a pan-african voice leading a cultural icon
Rolling Stone Africa, the continental edition of the legendary American cultural magazine, proudly announces the appointment of Gwen Madiba as its new Editor in-Chief. An award-winning journalist, television host, and advocate for women’s and children’s rights, Madiba embodies a new editorial chapter for this iconic media brand in Africa.
Repositioning an African Child from Labour to Leadership in Global Energy, Banking & Investment Markets
This thought leadership article by Kovimariva Samuel Mungunda calls for a fundamental shift in how Africa prepares its youth—from labourers to leaders in global energy, banking, and investment sectors. Through real-world examples like the Namibia-Botswana oil refinery initiative, it advocates for youth inclusion, mentorship, and Pan-African collaboration to build a future-ready workforce and reclaim Africa’s role in shaping global markets.
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia spotlights opportunities in $67 billion construction market from 26-28 June 2025
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the nation’s leading construction event, returns from 26–28 June 2025 at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. Endorsed by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the event showcases $67 billion in market opportunities and features over 230 exhibitors. Co-located with the new East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, it highlights the region’s $395 billion infrastructure potential and promotes cross-border collaboration through exhibitions, CPD-certified talks, and strategic networking.
Why Most Sales Teams Don’t Scale (And 5 Ways to Fix It)
Most sales teams don’t scale due to a lack of strategic structure—not effort. In her expert analysis, Jacqueline van Rooijen, founder of The Elite Edge™, outlines five common reasons sales teams stall: lack of clarity, reactive management, outdated processes, poor accountability, and culture misalignment. She offers five actionable solutions, including coaching managers, using performance scorecards, standardizing coaching, running strategic sessions, and embedding a strong culture. Scaling sales isn’t about hiring more reps—it’s about creating systems that empower existing ones to perform with purpose and consistency.
“Abidjan, what’s up?” – ONOMO celebrates Abidjan with a major cultural and festive moment
ONOMO Hotels brought the ONOMO Summer Fest to Abidjan for the first time on May 17, 2025, after two acclaimed editions in Casablanca. Held at the newly renovated ONOMO Hotel Abidjan Airport, this vibrant event celebrated Afro culture through live music, creative showcases, and inspiring discussions on entrepreneurship in Africa’s cultural and creative industries. Featuring performances by Rosey Gold, SuperJazzClub, and Paulo Chakal, plus thought-provoking panels and immersive art experiences, the festival positioned Abidjan as a rising cultural capital on the African and global stage.
Smart brands adopt an always-on audience strategy. Here’s why
This article explores why forward-thinking brands are shifting from traditional, short-term digital campaigns to an always-on audience strategy driven by first-party data. Theo Visser from Flow and Rayhaan Williams from eComplete highlight the benefits of building long-term, dynamic audience segments that evolve over time, enabling brands to improve targeting precision, increase ROI, and gain valuable consumer insights. Through platforms like Flow’s data marketplace, advertisers can access high-intent audience segments and continuously refine their strategies. The piece advocates for a mindset shift toward sustained engagement and smarter, data-driven marketing in the age of commerce media and AI-driven personalization.
Making Capital Work for African Women: Closing the gender financing gap alongside the African Development Bank Group
This article explores the critical role of financial institutions in closing the gender financing gap in Africa, focusing on the partnership between Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). It highlights the transformative impact of integrated financial and non-financial support for women entrepreneurs, illustrated by the success story of South African business leader Busisiwe Mdletshe. With reference to recent gender parity data and large-scale investment initiatives, the article emphasizes the importance of combining capital access with human development to achieve inclusive economic growth. The article outlines landmark financing packages aimed at supporting women-led SMEs and advocates for continued collaboration between development finance institutions and private sector banks to scale impact across the continent.
Pixels, Passion, and the Power of Untapped Potential: Africa’s Quiet Gaming Revolution
Africa’s gaming industry is experiencing a quiet yet vibrant revolution, driven by passionate developers in cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg. While global gaming narratives often overlook the continent, African creators are building innovative, culturally rich games that blend mythological storytelling, local aesthetics, and experimental genres. Despite challenges like limited infrastructure, funding, and complex cross-border payment systems, these developers continue to push boundaries and craft unique gaming experiences tailored to local realities. The rise of platforms like Xsolla is helping bridge gaps in access to global markets, providing essential tools for growth. Africa’s gaming scene is not waiting for the future—it’s already shaping it.
