The AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation (AISCA Foundation) (https://AISCAfrica.org) officially launches in Kigali to dismantle the barriers to AI innovation, strengthening Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem. Through this initiative, AISCA Foundation aims to provide equitable access to compute, skills development, research support and community building. Backed by seed funding from founding technology partner Cassava Technologies, AISCA Foundation is bridging the "

Thuto Motsie CA (SA), the CEO of Thamani. Spend enough time around CEOs and founders, and a pattern emerges. No matter the industry, whether professional services, property, manufacturing or retail, the same question surfaces, often framed differently: “How are we really doing?” It is usually asked in a boardroom. Sometimes over coffee. Occasionally in moments of quiet concern when something just does not feel right. The uncomfortable truth is this: your business has already

Prof. Bart O. Nnaji Africa’s energy journey is often portrayed as a stark choice between climate responsibility and development. In reality, the continent faces a more nuanced challenge: finding a fair, gradual energy transition that matches its unique needs and ambitions. Technology and innovation can drive this change, helping secure affordable and sustainable energy for all. In the coming decades, Africa’s population is expected to soar to nearly 2.5 billion. Cities will g

Ngaa Murombedzi. South Africa’s introduction of long‑acting injectable HIV pre‑exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Lenacapavir, is a welcome addition to the choices people have to protect against HIV. It signals scientific progress and renews hope in a country that remains at the heart of the global HIV epidemic. With approximately 7.8 million people living with HIV and an estimated 170 000 new infections recorded in 2024, our prevention response must be bold, people‑centred and gro

The Transformative African Leadership (TAL) (www.TALJourney.com) programme is a new pan-African initiative reshaping how leadership is practised across the continent. It moves beyond conventional models, grounding leadership in African realities and placing collective responsibility at the centre of how leaders are developed. Launched on 23 March 2026, TAL is a 10-month, practice-led executive journey for mid-career professionals across government, private sector stakeholders

Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member. South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly running out of the people who make the networks actually work. The headline numbers are the ones we celebrate. According to the Franchise Association of South Africa’s most recent survey, 727 franchise systems and more than 68 000 franchisees now contribute roughly 15% of GDP, generate turnover approaching R1-tri

Serame Ramosajana (Head of School: School of Commerce & Management at Regent Business School) looks at the modern shift from corporate ladders to personal legacies. Across South Africa and beyond, seasoned executives and mid-career professionals are increasingly looking past the traditional corporate ladder, seeking instead to build something of their own. This surge in entrepreneurial spirit is fuelled by a desire for autonomy, the potential for significant economic impact a

Leading 25 000 people across Southern Africa has taught Alan Quinn, CEO of Empact Group, that authentic inclusion cannot be scheduled. In this candid piece, he challenges business leaders to move beyond performative diversity initiatives and examine whether their commitment to South Africa's cultural richness extends beyond designated awareness days. Every July, South African boardrooms buzz with Mandela Day planning. Come September, Heritage Month committees convene. These m

Why does global luxury still treat African consumers as if they haven’t learned “good taste” yet? In this provocative opinion piece, Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa, dismantles the tired assumption that visible luxury is unsophisticated while European restraint represents refinement. Drawing on decades of consumer psychology research, Langa argues that status signalling isn’t about taste hierarchies but about context: where wealth is entrenched

South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation in the world, with the industry contributing an estimated 15% to GDP. Yet as networks grow and new locations open, a familiar pattern is repeating itself: brands scale faster than their operational foundations can carry them. Leadership pipelines thin out, area managers are stretched and the systems that work at 10 units start to fracture at 20. It is a problem the sector has discussed for years. It i

Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Raba and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, I believe this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has been absolutely worldclass. The quality, efficiency and cost of the trains services are as good as, if not better, than some of the best in the world. Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional. Sign

Gianni Merlo, President of the International Sport Press Association. Carlo Pozzoni We are living through the most delicate period for global stability since the end of the Second World War. The echo of the drums of war is part of our daily lives and we risk becoming numb to the images of destruction and death. TRUST Sport survives but it also needs injections of trust, because it risks falling into the hands of organizations that know neither dignity nor honesty. It is prec

It’s the final countdown to year-end and as you prepare for the summer break, it's a suitable time to take note of things that tend to derail holiday trips. Every holiday season, many South Africans miss their flights - often due to last-minute rushes, longer check-in queues, or simple missteps. To help stay ahead of the crowd, LIFT provides a wrap up of key info and simple, smart travel tips to help travellers arrive on time, breeze through the airport and start holidays str

South Africans, it’s time to make your mark in the sky! After an overwhelming response to LIFT’s fifth birthday tail design competition, voting officially opened on 13 November, giving the public the chance to choose their favourite design from the top five shortlisted entries. The competition has produced a vibrant mix of South African creativity, with the five finalists hailing from across the country - Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Knysna - a true reflecti

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