Business
Kumba Earns Beyond Awards Recognition for Sustainability and Responsible Mining
Kumba Iron Ore has been recognised for its sustainability strategy and responsible mining practices, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety and community development. Kumba Iron Ore’s commitment to sustainability and responsible mining has been recognised at the 2026 Beyond Awards, where it was named a runner-up in the Beyond Champion Large Scale category. […]
Standard Bank Underwrites Gautrain Debt Package Supporting R9 Billion Investment
The bank has underwritten the full debt package for the Gautrain’s new 15-year public-private partnership concession, supporting a R9 billion programme to modernise the rapid rail system. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | 12 October 2026 — Standard Bank has underwritten the full debt package for the Gautrain’s new 15-year public-private partnership (PPP) concession, paving the way […]
You started the business. Could you now be stalling it?
A good idea is only the beginning of a business, says growth strategist Dori Moreno. Here, she explores how founders can turn that idea into a business with the direction, structure and capacity to grow sustainably. Ideas are a dime a dozen. We have them all the time and some are genuinely exciting. What turns […]
Five generations, one workplace: why emotional intelligence has become a leadership necessity
By Mark Baker, CEO | Psychologist, Mygrow Today’s workplace can bring together people whose experiences of work were formed in very different environments. Someone who began their career in a structured organisation where hierarchy carried considerable weight may now be leading employees who entered the workforce expecting flexibility and a greater say in how decisions […]
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 outside major economic centres. According to Fin find’s SA MSME Access to Finance Report, SMEs face an estimated R350 billion funding […]
HYBRID WORK HAS NOT FAILED, BUT IT DOES REQUIRE DELIBERATE LEADERSHIP
When COVID-19 emptied offices in 2020, remote work wasn’t a carefully designed workplace strategy. It was an emergency response. Kitchen tables became desks; meetings moved online, and businesses adapted faster than many thought possible. In the years that followed, flexibility became a defining feature of many workplaces. But for some, the pendulum is swinging back […]
The biggest shifts shaping offshore wealth planning in 2026
Recent enquiry trends indicate that offshore planning is evolving. Around 40% of recent South African enquiries relate to company formation, international structuring, and cross-border business expansion. The conversation around offshore investing is changing. What was once viewed primarily as a strategy for preserving wealth or reducing tax has evolved into a broader discussion about global […]