Tag: economic uncertainty

Figures released in the latest C-suite Barometer study, paint a positive picture for private equity and alternative investments, with 26% of global executives planning to use these channels to raise funds in the year ahead.

As industries transform rapidly, the question facing every graduate is no longer “What do you know?” but “How ready are you to change?” From automation and artificial intelligence to remote work and economic shocks, the rules of employment are being rewritten. Today’s job market values adaptability, data fluency and critical thinking more than ever.

Leaders must navigate increasingly complex challenges. These include economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, evolving workforce requirements and stakeholder demands. Within this context of leadership in uncertain times, traditional skills no longer suffice.

As South Africa moves into 2025, key sectors, including energy, finance, technology, and manufacturing are experiencing significant shifts. These sectors will continue to evolve in response to economic, social, and global trends. International events, innovation and the drive for sustainability will drive developments across industries.

Legal opportunities in mining are rapidly expanding as South Africa’s mining sector continues to evolve. This offers significant growth and policy influence. In recent months, a wave of international law firms has closed their doors in South Africa. They cite challenges like economic uncertainty. As a mining lawyer, I have a deep-rooted belief in this country’s potential.

If South Africa were a cat, it would be rapidly running out of its nine lives. In 2024, voters sent a clear signal to the fractured African National Congress (ANC) that they had run out of patience. It lost its majority and was forced to enter a difficult multi-party coalition.

Global disruptions, economic uncertainty, and supply chain challenges have placed resilience at the forefront of boardroom agendas. One of the most effective ways for organisations to bolster resilience and enhance financial performance is by leveraging advanced data analytics.

South Africa stands at a critical juncture, facing a confluence of challenges and opportunities that will shape its future. One of the greatest opportunities lies in retaining its young graduate professionals, who are a vital resource for driving the nation's growth and development.

The South African retail industry operates in a complex and challenging environment. Economic uncertainty, rising costs, and unpredictable consumer demands have created conditions in which retailers must constantly adapt to survive.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa continue to face a business landscape that is simultaneously full of challenges and brimming with opportunities. A still-struggling economy, rising costs, high unemployment figures and an uncertain political future have created a business backdrop against which only the most resilient and innovative businesses will thrive.