Tag: resilience

In MOAR!, de Villiers Basson shifts her focus to burnout, exhaustion, and the quiet emptiness many high achievers experience. The author challenges traditional wellbeing programmes. These programmes often treat symptoms rather than root causes. As a result, the book encourages readers to stop doing more. Instead, it invites them to transform from the inside out.

In ROAR!, de Villiers Basson tackles the silent damage caused by bullying. This includes bullying in the workplace, online and in everyday life. The book empowers readers to recognise toxic behaviour early. It also helps them understand the dynamics between the bully, the victim and the broader culture.

In today’s South African corporate landscape, shaped by governance scrutiny, activist shareholders, geopolitical volatility, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pressure and rapid technological disruption, the role of the CEO has changed fundamentally. Boards are no longer looking for steady operators. They are looking for strategic architects of resilience, growth and trust. Achieving CEO excellence is now essential.

Falling Forward is a story of reclaiming identity, voice and power. In this deeply personal memoir, released alongside her documentary, Rachel Kolisi takes readers beyond the public image. She moves into the private moments that shaped her life. Falling Forward reveals the experiences that defined her path with honesty and courage.

Imagine beginning with a bold mission in 2012: to achieve financial inclusion through a multi-country bank. Within a decade, that vision became one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the world. The remarkable journey of It’s About Tyme captures this evolution.

There’s a quality I’ve grown to value more with each passing year, not just in leadership or in the workplace but in people. It’s not ambition, intelligence or experience. It’s positivity.

Africa today stands at a watershed moment. Our continent is not destined to lag behind. It has the potential to leap forward. To achieve this, we must re-prioritise quality infrastructure projects built not merely for the bottom line but for resilience, inclusion and long-term impact.

Ilanga lase Natal, founded by John and Nokutela Dube in 1903, is the last survivor of the black South African newspapers established at the turn of the 20th century. In Ulibambe Lingashoni! Bongani Ngqulunga’s selection of stellar contributors explores Ilanga’s longevity and examine the history of this groundbreaking newspaper.

Positive beliefs drive very healthy money habits. According to large-scale US studies done by Gladstone & Pomerance, optimists save 20% more than other investors. This trend holds true regardless of income status. Optimists are also more likely to invest for the long term. These findings highlight the power of a positive investor mindset.

Southern Africa’s Private Equity (PE) industry remains cautiously optimistic. The outlook is underpinned by deal-making momentum, resilient portfolio performance and a shift toward more diversified investment strategies. These evolving dynamics were unpacked at our recent PE Connect event. Industry leaders explored the key drivers and pressures shaping Southern Africa’s private equity market.