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Our data shows that 23% of their stokvel members are seniors. Additionally, 37% of stokvels have two or more senior members. This suggests that tradition is being passed down to younger generations. Seniors and youth often belong to the same stokvels. Group savings have historically served as collective savings vehicles. They help adults raise families and create communities of like-minded individuals. Senior citizens continue to embrace this culture while passing on knowledge and principles to younger generations.

In today's competitive business landscape, retaining top talent is essential for growth and success. One of the most impactful ways companies are keeping their best performers engaged and motivated is through group incentive travel. Unlike cash bonuses, incentive travel blends personal rewards with team bonding and brand loyalty, making it a key tool in corporate reward strategies.

The solution to youth unemployment and the skills crisis lies in upskilling and empowering youth with future digital skills. Relevant digital skills should be developed before they enter the workplace. ICT certifications alone are not enough to meet the rate of change in the workplace. They also cannot secure sustainable job creation. South African companies hiring young people with practical skills will succeed. These skills should meet current and future business demands.

Clients today recognise that while convenience is easily replicable, delivering exceptional Customer eXperience (CX) through a genuine understanding of their unique business needs is irreplaceable. Client interaction and project management strategies are shifting dramatically toward hyper-personalisation, and businesses in the B2B space risk consistently falling short of meeting client expectations and client experiences, if they do not empower their teams effectively.

Following a challenging 2023, South Africa’s manufacturing sector must prioritise digital transformation, cost reduction and reskilling to drive growth. South Africa boasts a well-developed manufacturing sector. In 2023, the sector in its entirety provided more than 1.6 million jobs and accounted for 13.0% of South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Local government in South Africa faces challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies, lack of resources, and widespread corruption. These issues often hinder local government's ability to effectively meet the dire needs of the community.

For mining companies, social labour planning (SLP) should be more than a tick-box exercise when applying for a mining licence. If approached strategically, it is a powerful tool for fostering economic prosperity by building a skilled and diverse workforce.

Public Branch Exchange (PBX) has been synonymous with business communication for decades, representing a kind of mini phone network for a business’s internal and external communication. Traditionally, it has been a big investment and, as we all know, technology ages and needs to be serviced. 

The shifting landscape of the energy sector towards sustainability and efficiency will have implications for workforce and skills development, with organisations needing to explore how to navigate this transition effectively. South Africa’s draft Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) for the energy sector introduces new energy sources such as nuclear, gas and hydrogen into the mix, which calls for proactive measures to be taken to prepare workforces for these incoming technologies.

In South Africa, navigating the rapidly changing landscape of workplace training can feel overwhelming. We are in the midst of a momentous transition to the Occupational Qualification Sub-Framework (OQSF) overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and this shift is surrounded by much uncertainty.