Digital and AI Skills
For leaders, particularly those entrusted with innovation, strategy, and people development, the question is no longer whether to invest in digital and AI skills, but how to do so in a way that empowers employees, strengthens institutions, and responds meaningfully to the country’s unique structural challenges.
Energy and AI: How Much Electricity Does ChatGPT Use?
By Koketso Mamabolo The Energy Demands of AI “For more than 200 years, economic growth was defined by industry capacity. Now for the first time in history, it is measured in computational power and digital capability,” said Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of state-owned renewable […]
Justice and Accountability in South Africa Enters A New Era
By Jessie Taylor Andy Mothibi: A New Chapter for Justice and Accountability In South Africa Advocate Jan Lekgoa “Andy” Mothibi’s appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) marks a pivotal moment for South Africa’s criminal justice system. Effective 1 February 2026, Mothibi takes the helm of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the constitutional institution […]
ADSW 2026 – Climate Action Is A Driver & Enabler For Economic Growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa was in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW). The ADSW, which took place from 11 to 15 January, brought together Heads of State and government decision-makers, business leaders, investors, innovators and civil society to exchange ideas and address the most pressing global sustainability challenges.
President’s State of the Nation: A Stronger SA In A Changing World
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) was both reflective and forward-looking. Framed by the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March, the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising and 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution, the address positioned South Africa at a pivotal moment: stronger than a year ago, yet facing urgent structural challenges that demand decisive action.
Davos 2026
A record number of the world’s politicians made the trip to Davos this year under the shadow of geopolitical shifts which could change the world as we know it. Amidst all this uncertainty, the value of safe and reliable partners has never been greater.
Trade Finance
Trade is the lifeblood of economies, enabling goods to flow from producer to consumer, creating jobs, and connecting businesses to global and regional value chains. However, trade does not occur spontaneously; it relies on a complex web of financing, guarantees, and working capital support that enables companies to import inputs, produce goods, and export – often before payment is received. That’s where trade finance comes in.
Leadership Lessons for South African Leaders From The 2025 G20 Summit
By Thulani Dube, Head of Innovation and Advancement – Cornerstone Institute When South Africa hosted the 2025 G20 Leaders Summit, the world experienced more than an important diplomatic gathering. This historic 20th G20 summit may be viewed as a moment of global self reflection that took place on African soil and was guided by the […]
Women Headline SA Sports This Women’s Month
It’s been a year of breakthroughs, valiant victories and bold statements in South African women’s sport. Gerda Steyn has proven she’s the true queen of the road. The Proteas left the West Indies with an ODI series win, Banyanya Banyanya lit up WAFCON with song and swagger, despite a disappointing exit. Dakota Ditcheva extended her perfect mixed-martial arts record under the lights in Cape Town.
Women’s Month Message From Honourable Minister Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga
August is not just another month in our calendar; it is a living testimony to the courage of women who changed South Africa’s destiny. In 1956, Lilian Ngoyi, Rahima Moosa, Sophia Williams-de Bruyn, Helen Joseph, and Albertina Sisulu, together with 20 000 women, marched to the Union Buildings to declare that injustice would not stand. Their footsteps remind us that Women’s Month is not symbolic, it is a call to continue their struggle for equality, dignity, and justice.