Every recession produces the same instinct: when budgets tighten, marketing is the first line cut. According to Harvard Business Review's analysis of recession-era marketing data, the evidence proves otherwise: businesses that held or grew their
By Lynn Madeley, CEO of High Performance MattersWhy AI is forcing marketing departments to redesign how work, capability, governance and partners fit togetherWhen you ask marketing and agency leaders what's keeping you up at night,
Lefa AI puts South African realities at the centre of the AI-in-education conversationAs artificial intelligence rapidly enters classrooms, Human Studios’ Lefa AI initiative is building the platform, dialogue and local evidence needed to help South
Why engagement should be treated as evidence of organisational conditions, not as a stand-alone HR programmeRecent global research paints a sobering picture of the modern workplace. Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2026 Report found
Martie de Beer, Chief Revenue Officer, TelvivaEvery business in South Africa will understand just how competitive the enterprise landscape has become. It’s a story about more than just technology advancements for businesses. It is a
By Rory Bosman, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, and Gary Bowers, Product Owner at Ecentric Payment SystemsRetail point of sale (POS) downtime has become one of the most quantifiable and consequential risks in modern commerce.
When farmers take a photo of unfamiliar spots on a crop and ask a question on their phone, they’re not thinking about digital systems or models. They are looking for reassurance, guidance and something they
By Hasnain Motlekar ,CEO at BCXWhat if the true value of technology was not in the technology itself, but what it allows organisations to see sooner, how it enables faster and confident decision-making, and the
Every day in South Africa, an estimated 23 people die by suicide, while another 460 attempt suicide.The impact is particularly concerning among younger people. Globally, suicide is the third-leading cause of death among people aged
For many emerging entrepreneurs, having a strong business idea is only the beginning. Turning that idea into a sustainable business often requires access to the right support, resources, expertise and opportunities to grow. From mentorship and
