South Africa’s unemployment crisis continues to hit women hardest. In the second quarter of 2026, the official unemployment rate for women stood at 37.5%, compared with 30.3% for men. Against that backdrop, creating more ways for women to participate in the economy matters, and entrepreneurship is one of them.... Read more

The Infrastructure Ministerial Committee (IMC) met on Friday, 6 February 2026, with a clear directive: accelerate delivery across the Western Cape’s most critical infrastructure projects by tightening coordination, unlocking partnerships, and ensuring funding is aligned to projects that are ready to build. The meeting reviewed progress across health, education... Read more

As universities open and jobs fill, millions of young people become economically invisible This February, nearly 5 million young South Africans will systematically disappear from the country’s economic landscape as universities open, job opportunities tighten, and another generation of youth becomes invisible to a system with no space for... Read more

The sentiment that 2025 felt like decades packed into a particularly challenging and stressful year abounds, with professionals both locally and globally grappling with unprecedented workplace uncertainty. From rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and resultant job losses, to shifting economic landscapes and evolving job roles, the message is clear:... Read more