Tag: development
Upskilling our youth with microlearning – boosting retail skills and engagement
The spotlight shines on the crucial task of empowering and developing the nation’s young workforce. In the fiercely competitive retail landscape, delivering exceptional customer experiences is paramount for building brand loyalty and standing out from the crowd. However, to achieve this critical goal, it is crucial to have a highly skilled and passionately engaged workforce, especially among the youthful employees who represent the industry’s future.
Leadership qualities of electable leaders
2024 has been dubbed the ‘super election year’. According to Statista, around half the world’s population lives in the more than 60 countries holding national elections in 2024, and with roughly two billion eligible voters, this is being described as the largest election year in history.
5G FWA in Africa – unlocking last-mile broadband connectivity
According to the Facts and Figures 2023 report, just 37% of Africa’s population uses the internet, representing a digital divide for hundreds of millions of people. Only a tiny fraction of the continent’s people have access to a high-speed broadband connection at their homes.
BOOK REVIEW | In Whose Place?
Contesting one’s place remains central to confronting the lingering impact of colonisation and apartheid, emerging as it does out of the intermingling of our environments, histories, languages and experiences. In this volume, architects, anthropologists, artists, urban planners, activists and historians examine the ways in which people are rethinking, repurposing and reusing colonial and apartheid architecture and infrastructure.
BOOK REVIEW | Fighting an Invisible Enemy
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a flagship South African public health organisation, and this book, by its first executive director and virologist Dr Barry Schoub, paints a portrait of its development, despite many challenges, towards becoming an internationally renowned partner in the struggle for global health.
Onboarding vs Induction – key differences in employee integration
In the fast-paced realm of people management, "induction" and "onboarding" are frequently used interchangeably, yet each bears unique significance in shaping the employee experience (EX). First impressions leave a lasting impact. Employers have an average of 44 days to “make or break” a new joiner, according to a survey released by cloud-based human resources platform BambooHR.
Collaboration is key to unlocking fintech’s potential to deliver financial inclusion
The rise of financial technology (fintech) in Africa is not just a story of innovation; it's a narrative about empowerment and transformation. As the continent continues to grapple with the challenges of limited access to traditional banking services, fintech has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering a path towards financial inclusion and economic growth.
BOOK REVIEW | Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies
Ten days. Eight suspects. Six cities. Five authors. Three bodies. One trip to die for. Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series, is on a book tour along the gorgeous Amalfi Coast when life starts imitating art as her ex-boyfriend (and book protagonist) Connor Smith is targeted by a killer.
How deregulation can unlock Africa’s telecom boom
We are providing new insights into the African telecom space with the release of a groundbreaking white paper, "The Independent Tower Industry as a Key Enabler of the Development of African Telecommunications." This first-of-its-kind study dives deep into the continent's telecoms landscape, analysing 14 key markets, including Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania, revealing a compelling link between tower deployment and mobile sector performance over the past decade (2010-2022).
New regulations in Social Development Grant Act applauded
The introduction of the new regulations in the Social Development Grant Act is commended and we stress the crucial role this will have in ensuring the lawful allocation of government funds. It can be emphasised that government needs to do more to hold citizens accountable for their own progress and own development.