Entrepreneurs will be key custodians in transition to a circular economy

[Hermann Erdman] Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) brings together the world's business, economic and political leaders in Davos to discuss the challenges and future of the world economy. The theme for this year was Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution...

How to disagree with someone more powerful than you

[Helene Vermaak] Most people tend to avoid disagreements in the workplace and even more so with a senior colleague. We often assume that disagreeing is going to damage our relationship or career, when in fact the consequences are often less dramatic than we envision...

Those 'idiots' are your brand ambassadors!

[Mareli Smit] Marketing as we know it is changing. Why are employees and customers left out of the loop to help create customer experiences in many instances?

Can you really trust those social media sources?

[Leigh Andrews] The life of a hard news journalist has changed drastically with the advent of technology, with 'breaking news' everywhere. Luckily, a new resource is now available to prevent you from falling for social media hoaxes in your reporting...

Elements of a great content marketing strategy

[Charles Mburugu] Content marketing is a marketing tactic which seeks to attract customers primarily through offering valuable and relevant content...

Enterprise supplier development provides win-win in MAC Codes

[Dharmesh Nagar] Partnering with small business while still maintaining service delivery standards need not be an insurmountable challenge...

Are consumers actually human?

[Candice Simon] We are so caught up in the name 'consumer' that we only see people through the lens of goods and services...

Five mobile development pitfalls - and how to avoid them

[Sven Hammar] The mobile web is going through an exciting growth phase as consumers and businesses shift their interests toward the 'second screen'...

MOU signing - first step to regional competition authority for SADC?

[Pieter Steyn] The competition authorities of Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), an important step in the direction of more effective cross border enforcement of competition laws in SADC...

Who led the Durban July field online?

[Samantha Wright] The Vodacom Durban July is, without a doubt, one of the red circled events on any of the local glitterati's calendars. South Africa flocks to Durban for a weekend of high fashion and horse racing...

Cannes: The Church and the Truffle Forest

[Damon Stapleton] What I am about to say may make me a hopeless romantic and naive in how the world works. So be it...

10 cost-effective ways to upskill your staff

[Sandra Swanepoel] Training does not have to be time-consuming and expensive. During tough economic times, it is worth considering how you can train and educate your team to enhance their performance...

#MandelaMonth: Katlego Maboe on the RACE (against time)

[Ruth Cooper] Well-loved presenter Katlego Maboe, best known for co-hosting on Expresso, recently wrote and recorded a song with the aim to raise awareness and funds for the Anti-Racism Network South Africa (ARNSA).

Can you buy shares in a stokvel?

[mike broom] No, you cannot! In fact, that is probably the most defining variable in the definition of what a stokvel is, compared to another way of saving money...

Staycationing at the Vineyard Hotel

[Ruth Cooper] One of the things that makes the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands truly special is the grounds it is situated on. Expansive gardens that include a babbling river with jungly walk ways along it plus spectacular views of Table Mountain make this charming hotel a favourite for weddings, lengthy lunches and little staycations.