After more than 20 years working on cross-border commercial projects, Olu Abdulkareem argues that Western companies often focus on the wrong challenges when entering African […]
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Safety Must Be the Foundation of South Africa’s New Urban Cities
As South Africa’s cities become denser and more interconnected, safety must be treated as core infrastructure. Phillip de Vos of Waterfall City explains why proactive security, technology and public-private cooperation should be built into urban development from the outset.
Kenya’s Diesel Import Costs Fell 24%, but Pump Prices Stayed High
Kenya’s diesel price has fallen KSh5 per litre after import costs dropped 23.9%, while petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged.
DataEQ’s 2026 SA Telecoms Customer Experience Index: What South Africans Really Expect from their Mobile Networks
South Africa’s telecoms sector faces growing customer experience demands, with DataEQ’s 2026 index revealing how network quality, responsiveness and trust are shaping mobile network choice.
5 Game-Changing Sales Tools to Eliminate Pain Points and Explode Sales Growth
AI and other Tech are fast becoming the biggest sales enablers on the block
The rise of Gen Z means a rethink of permanent employment is on the horizon
We are witnessing a clash between businesses pushing for in-office work and Gen Z workers who prioritise flexibility, environmental consciousness, and inclusivity. Even remote-working advocate, Zoom, has demanded that those within 80km of the office need to work in-person twice a week. As Gen Z becomes the dominant demographic in the future workforce, project-based independent contracting and remote collaboration are gaining popularity as preferred modes of work. Gary Silbermann, Co-Founder & Innovation Director at One Degree shares that there doesn’t have to be an ongoing battle between C-suites and younger workers.
Friday@Noon on Mining in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Friday@Noon on E-commerce in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]