Tag: sponsorship

Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways businesses can close the gender gap in business leadership. Despite steady progress in gender representation, women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles. While companies may employ more women than before, it is not enough. Senior leaders, in my view, are obligated to offer better support to women in the workforce. One way to do that is through mentoring.

The Skills Development component of B-BBEE scorecards has created a large and robust training industry. However, while many organisations deliver quality learnerships and skills programmes, an alarming number exploit the system and the corporate sponsors of learnerships. The consequences extend far beyond financial loss.

The much-anticipated Fan Insights Report reveals how live sports consumption is rapidly evolving. Shifts in fan behaviour, expectations and engagement are reshaping the live event experience. These changes reflect broader trends influencing what sports fans want today.

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.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation was established in 1936 by the Broadcasting Act that year. That Act was substituted by a 1973 Broadcasting Act, which has been replaced by the current Broadcasting Act, of 1999.

As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles.

In South Africa, women aspiring to leadership roles encounter a landscape shaped by historical inequalities and persistent socio-economic challenges. Women in leadership, particularly black women in South Africa, face a unique set of challenges deeply rooted in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Companies sponsoring learnerships are looking beyond profit towards a better future. Business success is not only about profit margins and market share - it is also about positively impacting society and contributing to the growth of future leaders.

Nielsen Sports recently released a Commercial Trends Report that outlines the key global and local developments in sports for rights holders and brands. Increasing competition, fragmenting audiences, greater business sophistication and a proliferation of products are producing a variety of challenges and opportunities for rights holders and brands.