For decades, retail has been a fallback option rather than a destination. Yet this is the sector that employs almost one in five South Africans and contributes significantly to GDP. Behind these impressive numbers, however, lies a stark gap: more than three-quarters of the customer-facing workforce have no formal or transferable retail qualifications. The result has been chronic skills shortages, uneven [...]
The continent is in the midst of a profound shift in how entertainment and media (E&M) is created, consumed and monetised. This is according to PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook – Perspectives Report 2025–2029. The report reveals that Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are not only outperforming global benchmarks but are also redefining the future of media through mobile-first [...]
With online content becoming more dazzling by the day, it’s getting harder to wow people and harder still to make content that leaves any kind of lasting impression. Add to that the growing trend towards screen fatigue and digital detoxing, and the message is clear: if brands want to stand out, digital-only is not the way. But pairing it with a [...]