AIF announces the top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017 Published by Press Office on 15 June 2017 Innovators from nine African countries shortlisted for their outstanding innovations across healthcare, engineering, energy and communications sectors.
Yoghurt multipacks on trend Published by Press Office on 14 June 2017 Plastic multipacks for yoghurt and desserts are right on trend when it comes to consumer convenience and portion-ability.
Serving sustainable jobs in the hospitality industry Published by Adrian Leuenberger on 14 June 2017 The hospitality sector and its role in the value chain is not merely a necessary accompaniment to economic growth or an afterthought to infrastructure development.
GSB case study wins top award at Emerald AABS Published by Press Office on 13 June 2017 The case study, entitled “The Evolution of Lean Thinking at K-Way – Where to Next?” was conducted by Himanshu Vidhani, as part of his MBA thesis.
Middle-class life: Surviving the modern African city Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 13 June 2017 How the continent’s middle class are coping with urban life.
Africa needs an innovation revolution – here’s how it can happen Published by Andy Baldwin on 13 June 2017 ‘African innovators live in a new era of opportunity enterprise where there is enormous need for innovation.’
South African CEOs aim to disrupt and grow amidst uncertainty Published by KPMG Africa on 13 June 2017 KPMG’s 2017 CEO Outlook reveals that 68% of CEOs see disruptive forces as an opportunity, not a threat, for their business.
Profit-making idea: Keep an eye on Senegal’s emerging oil and gas industry Published by Staff Writer on 13 June 2017 An oil and gas boom would generate demand for products and services that support the hydrocarbons industry.
Why reliable climate and weather data is key to Africa’s agricultural transformation Published by Stephen Yeboah on 12 June 2017 Africa’s agriculture sector is at a crossroads.
Leadership: Be the victor rather than the victim Published by Brian Eagar on 12 June 2017 A leader has to provide stability in the midst of uncertainty.
UCT business school customised offering rated as fastest-growing in world Published by Press Office on 12 June 2017 The GSB, one of five African universities to make the list, was ranked 70th in the 2017 Financial Times ranking of the world’s top customised programmes.
Three ways Africa can achieve its trade goals Published by Sandile Hlophe on 12 June 2017 Intra-African trade has seen a resurgence as a topic of conversation.
Gender diversity in management: No cookie-cutter solution Published by Press Office on 9 June 2017 Gender diversity is improving at management levels – but very slowly. Could the answer lie in a more sector-specific approach to the problem?
Africa’s growing leverage in business and trade relations Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 8 June 2017 However, it must also focus on developing coherent collective strategies to maximise the potential gains available.
