Skilled traders and engineers remain the most difficult positions for companies to fill in South Africa. But why the scarcity in skills?

Deon Oberholzer, CEO of Gestalt Growth Strategies and co-founder of ProudAfrique Human Capital, believes asking how a company can effectively see a return on investment (ROI) through skills development and training is the wrong question.

Influencers are changing the face of marketing.

Harnessing technology to revolutionise the South African workforce.

We take a look at CEO Bevan Ducasse’s approach to people and profit in his business, and how he created a winning formula.

When he started wiGroup, Bevan Ducasse wanted to be at the forefront of the move towards a cashless society.

We spoke with wiGroup CEO Bevan Ducasse about starting a business that not only weathered a global economic crash, but also grew in leaps and bounds in the years since.

Here are 5 must-dos to remain productive and keep the work stress at bay.

Influencers are changing the face of marketing.

Load shedding, water restrictions and news of electricity hikes really add to the financial burden of trying to make a business work.

By Lee Naik, TransUnion CEO It’s that time of year again, where everyone from major consultancies to futurists try to predict what’s to come in the world of business and technology. As always, I like to throw my hat in the ring by looking at our own data, combined...

Fintech disruptions to expect in 2019.

IoT to gain traction as the edge comes closer.

Former public protector Professor Thuli Madonsela reflects on how we can take advantage of social entrepreneurship to address the challenges facing SouthAfrica. When the architects of our democracy drafted the Constitution, I think they had in mind a society similar...

Lessons in leadership: inspiring company culture breeds great business In business, as in football, one player’s blunder could cost the team a win. Ran Neu-Ner, CEO of The Creative Counsel, unpacks what it takes to lead a team to triumph. As the 25-year-old,...

The CEO of Business Leadership South Africa takes a look at how we can achieve high levels of human development by restricting  the drive for economic growth ‘at all costs’. In his State of the Nation Address this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to set South...

An entrepreneurial visionary, and dubbed ‘tech titan’ of the world, Elon Musk has gone where most would not dare to tread. His innovative, revolutionary and often-unorthodox ideas – the steps of one man – resulted in some giant leaps for mankind. Early days Born to a...

Opinion piece by Adrian Gore Evolutionary biology teaches us that we evolved on the savannahs over millions of years, in conditions that were extremely challenging. Life expectancy was approximately 30 years; and infant mortality was high with one-in-three babies...

By Trevor Gosling, CEO: Lulalend So, what happens in a typical business day in South Africa? What are some of the main business activities that play out in the time it takes to process and approve a business loan application? Here are some of the amazing...

By Trevor Gosling, CEO: Lulalend With 70–80% of SMEs failing within the first five years, and only 1% growing to employ more than 10 people, South African SMEs are struggling to realise their own growth potential and become active drivers of job creation. With slow...

A look at how the rise of ecommerce is shaping the property sector and how sustainable our consumption really is. When online shopping first appeared in the world of retail, it was hard to believe that it would become what it is today. The initial scepticism of online...

Sounds like a bad joke, right? But Black Elephant Vintners’ rock and roll approach to winemaking shatters the formalities that are often associated with the business. With a philosophy that’s born out a love for wine, this Franschhoek winery offers an...

Skilled traders and engineers remain the most difficult positions for companies to fill in South Africa. But why the scarcity in skills? It was a bittersweet moment when the results from Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force survey were published. It showed...

In 2016 South Africa’s economy expanded at its slowest rate since 2009 and this performance may well hinder growth and recovery in 2017. Growth was 0.3% for 2016, lower than the Treasury’s forecast of 0.5% and the Reserve Bank’s forecast of 0.4%. SME...

Blitzbok flyer, Seabelo Senatla, has taken the rugby world by storm. At only 24 years of age, he has won the World Seven’s Player of the Year and become South Africa’s all-time leading try scorer in the seven-man format. Now, South Africa’s latest rugby sensation has...

Fishing giant Sea Harvest – a household brand in South Africa – was recently listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) after showing significant growth over the past two years through organic growth and well-timed acquisitions. We interview CEO Felix Ratheb...

Despite the headlines, foreign and local investors should not lose sight of the fact that South Africa remains a highly attractive and sound investment option. But which sectors offer the best opportunity for international stakeholders? A growing nation of...

By Dion Shango, CEO: PWC Southern Africa Several years on from the financial crisis, CEO confidence is on the rise – although it still has some way to go back to the levels from what we saw in 2007. Across the globe, there are signs of optimism despite mixed views on...

With unemployment stubbornly sitting at more than 25%, job creation continues to be the biggest spin-off from the burgeoning tourism sector. According to Statistics South Africa’s December 2016 report, the industry created more than 32 000 new jobs during 2015,...

Fast, young and naturally athletic, Cricket South Africa’s latest sensation Kagiso Rabada is one of the most gifted young bowlers in world cricket and his star is only going to continue to rise. Kagiso Rabada is probably the most exciting fast bowler on the planet and...

In the heart of Anglo’s operation – the proverbial jewel in the crown – Anglo American’s deputy chairman Norman Mbazima traces a historic timeline that reaches back to the company’s inception in 1917 up until now – the year in which the global mining giant celebrates...

In the globalised 21st century, cities are places of cultural diversity, energy and idea-generation. Large urban hubs are where business deals are born, economies tick and life is vibrant 24/7. Jane Jacobs introduced the notion of social capital in her book titled The...

By Lindiwe Zulu – Minister of Small Business Development The key responsibility of the Department of Small Business Development is to enhance support to small businesses, informal businesses and cooperatives, with an emphasis on programmes that advance...

In the latest edition of Top Performing Companies, it's not 'business as usual' when we interview deputy chairman of Anglo American, Norman Mbazima. We trek across the city to an industrial complex just off the N1 to chat to Bevan Ducasse, the young and vibrant CEO of...

In 2008, a paper called Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System began to float around the internet. Shortly afterwards, Bitcoin became a software program on the laptops of the nerdy and inquisitive. Libertarian economists have long railed against the existence...

What are your 6 tips for aspiring business people – what are your secrets to success? Focus on opportunities instead of lying awake worrying about threats Surround yourself with the best people and give them a share in the company so you work together Honest,...

South African manufacturers and retailers face headwinds from every direction. In addition to rising fuel and electricity input costs and changing customer behaviour, an influx of international competition and escalating bad debt levels have placed further pressure on...

Research shows that Coaching Circles are regarded as one of the best ways to develop people and build strong, resilient organisations. Coaching Circles is a modality that involve groups of managers working together to coach and dialogue in a supportive environment as...

Metros A metropolitan municipality provides all the functions of local government for a city or conurbation. Out of the 287 municipalities in South Africa, eight are metros. Metros are growing twice as fast as other cities and towns and also have higher (+/- 40%)...

According to the 2015 World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects, six of the fastest growing economies in the world are in Africa: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Cote d’Ivoire. Whilst South Africa offers a business-friendly...

Creating a successful company is no easy task, and it can be just as difficult to sustain your success once achieved. The success of several top performing companies relies heavily on their leaders. Business owners are like fingerprints – no two are exactly alike –...

Enabling innovation across the business landscape is critical to sustainable businesses. Creating a culture of innovation Innovation is the idea to market cycle. It involves creativity, inventiveness and implementation roles that very seldom resides in one...

Investing will always carry a risk, no matter how good or bad the market is perceived to be. Markets do however, tend to move in cycles, hence it is important to invest in a well-balanced portfolio over a long period of time, where the chances of losing money are...

This article looks at five rising stars in the fields of finance, technology, science, education and business development.

Excerpts from an interview with Jannie Mouton – founder of PSG  |  By Fiona Wakelin  “South Africa is a great country and we need to work together” 2016 marks the 21st anniversary of PSG - and the 70th birthday of its non-executive chairman who,...

As has always been the mission of Top Performing Companies & Government, this year we have sought out the top performers that contribute in making South Africa a great country.

Futures from developed markets such as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 are important to look at for the Morning Call.