Tag: accountability

From TikTok to Instagram, South Africans are increasingly exposed to posts claiming to offer financial tips. However, many blur the line between education and exploitation. As misinformation spreads, financial advisers have a clear opportunity: step in with the credibility, structure and ethics that the public is missing.

In any boardroom, agency or war room, leadership is the lever that moves the team. In advertising, where deadlines are brutal and the spotlight is always on, the difference between a manager and a true leader shows up fast. You can’t fake it. You either bring the spark or you don’t. I didn’t learn how to lead from a textbook. As such, I learned it in midnight pitch preps, delayed approvals, hard conversations, and the quiet post mortems that followed.

In 2016 Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum reflected on the intersection of technology and humanity. Schwab expressed concern about how technology like smartphones could affect our compassion and connection with others, possibly depriving us of meaningful engagement.

In the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, data drives innovation. Enterprises that harness and manage their data efficiently gain a competitive edge. Meanwhile, those that fail to do so risk falling behind. AI’s potential to transform operations, enhance decision-making and fuel growth hinges on effective management of the vast volumes of structured and unstructured data organisations generate daily

The C-suite has long left data resilience and cybersecurity in the hands of security and IT teams. It has been a case of ‘leave it to the experts’, and for a long time, that made sense. But as organisations have become increasingly dependent on technology and breaches have become a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if,’ cybersecurity has become a part of everyone’s day-to-day.

Three months into 2025, most new year “trends” articles have run their course. It is helpful to know what is coming. Businesses also need to understand where they must evolve to stay relevant. However, one constant remains clear in all this. Communication continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform almost every aspect of modern life, including legal research, a recent High Court judgment again showed just how perilous blind reliance on AI can be. By citing non-existent case authorities, likely generated by AI, an attorney’s firm landed in hot water, racking up costs and facing a referral to the Legal Practice Council.

Supporting women in the workplace requires action, not just advice. As such, sponsorship is the key to achieving real progress. Indeed, we acknowledge progress in advancing women in leadership. However, barriers to equality still persist. Despite mentorship programs and leadership training, women remain underrepresented in senior roles.

Those in the know say building a house can cost anything from R10,000 to R20,000 per square meter. Factors such as location, quality of the material used, and design complexity can significantly raise costs. High-end houses can cost upwards of R25,000 per square meter. It is a hefty price to pay, but one well worth it.

Good governance helps an organisation thrive in a competitive environment. It ensures transparency, efficiency, and ethical integrity in organisational operations. Corporate governance also enables executive management to execute strategic decisions effectively. However, failing to adopt a robust digitised governance framework weakens the board’s oversight capabilities.