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5 business lessons from the English Premier League

5 business lessons from the English Premier League

Author: Reginald Pillay, Group Chief Executive, Ariston GlobalAs one of the tightest title races in English football history draws to a close, it provides us with a novel opportunity to draw parallels between elite football

The overlooked leadership advantage that nonprofits have already mastered

The overlooked leadership advantage that nonprofits have already mastered

Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of The Good Businesswoman and author of Feeding Unicorns, says that when you spend time inside a nonprofit, one thing becomes clear very quickly: There is very little excess. Here she explores

How faster board reporting strengthens your competitive edge

How faster board reporting strengthens your competitive edge

In many organisations, the monthly reporting cycle still follows a familiar pattern, with finance teams closing the books, extracting data from multiple systems, reconciling discrepancies and consolidating figures across entities. Reports are then checked, adjusted

Thought Leadership vs Information

Thought Leadership vs Information

There is a growing volume of information being shared across platforms.Insights, tips, frameworks, perspectives.On the surface, it appears that thought leadership is thriving. But in reality, much of what is being published is not leadership.It

From Oversight to Influence: The Expanding Role of the Non-Executive Director

From Oversight to Influence: The Expanding Role of the Non-Executive Director

In South Africa’s evolving corporate landscape, the role of the non-executive director (NED) is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Once primarily tasked with oversight and compliance, today’s NED is increasingly expected to contribute meaningfully

Why market strategy alone is no longer enough in global business

Why market strategy alone is no longer enough in global business

African managers and executives who either have their sights set on working in multinational contexts or who are expanding their companies beyond their home markets are operating in environments where success is not determined by

Humane leadership:  A call to lead with purpose, not power

Humane leadership: A call to lead with purpose, not power

At a time when global division and uncertainty continue to shape societies, a powerful conversation between global humanitarian Mrs Graça Machel and Judy Sikuza, CEO of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation, is prompting renewed reflection on

Why African organisations need a fundamentally different approach to strategy

Why African organisations need a fundamentally different approach to strategy

African organisations are confronted by the same pressures as all other international corporates when it comes to grappling with volatile technological, geopolitical and economic disruptions. However, they are simultaneously navigating unique, regional and local challenges

The Paradox of Leadership

The Paradox of Leadership

Insights by CEO, Ntombizone FeniI did not expect “cognitive dissonance” to become one of the most accurate leadership terms in my vocabulary, but here we are.On the one hand, I carry deep pride in how

Context is everything: Why every executive’s most important job has just changed

Context is everything: Why every executive’s most important job has just changed

By Francois van der Merwe, Founder & CEO, Otinga.ioIf you’re leading a large organisation in 2026, you can feel the ground shifting under your feet. Not because the rules have changed, or because a new