CCBSA partners with Henley Business School to empower suppliers
Henley Business School January 18, 2024
Teaching specialised business skills to small enterprises is key to growing the economy and supporting job and wealth creation. This is according to Nozicelo Ngcobo, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS) Director at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) which is partnering with the Henley Business School in Johannesburg on... Read more
We need to mirror the pace of technological change by sharpening our tech skills
Mancosa January 3, 2024
With only a few weeks left in 2023, South Africans have endured another challenging year. It is anticipated that 2024 will be equally challenging; however, technological advances provide some hope for new opportunities. “In South Africa, one of the biggest challenges that needs to be addressed is the education... Read more
World is your oyster with a hospitality qualification
CareersPrivate educational institutions December 31, 2023
As travel and tourism report shows that 14 million new hospitality graduates will be needed to fill a skills gap by 2025 The world is truly your oyster if you have an international hospitality accreditation in hand. What’s more, many hospitality management skills are transferable, so graduates can switch between... Read more
The television entertainment sector in South Africa is undergoing a digital revolution, with streaming services such as Showmax, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ disrupting the traditional business model South Africans have used for many years. The power of these services is immense. These platforms boast impressive content rosters and... Read more
Student teachers to transform SA’s education system
Private educational institutions October 22, 2023
Around four-fifths of Grade 6 Mathematics learners in South Africa are taught by teachers with Maths subject knowledge below the Grade 6 level. This is according to the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s (OMT) Education Research Report (based on an analysis of data from the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for... Read more
Red Academy creates tech jobs for SA youth
RedAcademy October 22, 2023
South Africa faces a youth unemployment rate of 60,7% percent, one of the highest rates globally. Yet even as many multilateral organisations, such as the World Bank, point out that digital technologies can help Africa – and SA – leapfrog into the future, the country’s progress is hindered because... Read more
Case study: Partnership creates tech talent pipeline
RedAcademy October 19, 2023
“I have interviewed upward of 400 juniors in my career. When I interview a junior, it is all about attitude and aptitude rather than technical knowledge, which can be taught. The benefit of working with an organisation such as redAcademy to source young IT talent is that, unlike a... Read more
How SA can fast-track careers in technology for more women
RedAcademy September 9, 2023
While South African women have made great strides over the years, they are still underrepresented in the local technology sector and alternative approaches to skills development are needed to drive tangible change. This includes partnerships between business and talent organisations to create innovative training programmes that not only fast-track... Read more
Fostering economic growth, social stability, and the overall well-being of a society relies on essential elements such as youth development and job creation. Regent Business School is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Level-Up Initiative, a free online skills development platform aimed at addressing the current and... Read more
Regent Business School, a leading private provider of higher education, held its highly anticipated Gauteng graduation ceremony on Saturday, 24 June 2023 with the KZN region’s graduation scheduled to take place on Saturday, 15 July 2023. The events collectively mark a significant milestone in the lives of over 2000... Read more
