The Psychological Loophole: Employee Burnout is your biggest cyber-security risk

The Psychological Loophole: Employee Burnout is your biggest cyber-security risk

Author: Suran Moodley, Ariston GlobalIn the boardroom, cybersecurity is almost universally treated as a technical problem. When a breach occurs, the immediate reflex of corporate leadership is to audit firewalls, update endpoint protection software or

As El Niño returns, Africa’s food systems need better intelligence.

As El Niño returns, Africa’s food systems need better intelligence.

By Zoë Karl-Waithaka, Managing Director and Partner, BCG Kenya  Weather shocks are not new to African agriculture. What is changing is their frequency, intensity and economic impact, from farm incomes and export earnings to food prices

Why the wrong funding can cost your business more than no funding at all

Why the wrong funding can cost your business more than no funding at all

Access to finance remains one of the most significant barriers facing South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many entrepreneurs need additional capital to grow, securing funding can be challenging, particularly for businesses operating

From Pyramid to Diamond: AI Is Reshaping Organisational Structure

From Pyramid to Diamond: AI Is Reshaping Organisational Structure

By Lynn Madeley, CEO of High Performance Matters The old keys don't fit the new doors. For decades, organisations have been built like pyramids: a broad base of junior talent, a narrowing middle-management tier and

The municipality of the future won’t be built with concrete alone

The municipality of the future won’t be built with concrete alone

By Albert Oosthuysen, CEO of Net Nine NineSouth Africa has no shortage of conversations about infrastructure. We debate roads, water systems, electricity networks and housing developments almost daily. These discussions are important because infrastructure remains

5 questions to ask yourself before you go to the Small Claims Court

5 questions to ask yourself before you go to the Small Claims Court

PARTNER CONTENT The increase in South Africa’s Small Claims Court (SCC) limit from R20,000 to R30,000 means more consumers can now resolve civil disputes without the cost and complexity of traditional litigation. It is a significant

South African employers face growing female burnout challenge as stress levels climb

South African employers face growing female burnout challenge as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa

South Africa’s venture pipeline begins at seed stage

South Africa’s venture pipeline begins at seed stage

Kerryn Campion, COO at Aions Ventures South Africa is producing no shortage of promising startups. The real challenge is helping more of them become investable businesses. Many of them occupy an uncomfortable middle ground. They have

Unlocking R100m: How South African scale-ups can navigate the growth curve

Unlocking R100m: How South African scale-ups can navigate the growth curve

Taking a business from R5 million in revenue to the R100 million threshold is one of the most demanding transitions an entrepreneur can make. While many South African scale-ups hit early growth milestones, a significant

What work can your business safely delegate to AI?

What work can your business safely delegate to AI?

Paul Spagnoletti, Chief Revenue Officer of SynthesisFor the past two years, most business uses of AI have helped people produce, find, or interpret information. Chatbots answer questions, copilots draft content, coding tools suggest changes, and