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Topco Media The small R350 tip that spawned an award-winning marketing agency
The company has created over a thousand job placement opportunities, focusing on graduates of Further Education and Training (FET) colleges.
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Topco Media Stopping the spam: Opt-Out Registry is on the way
By Jessie Taylor Despite growing awareness and technical countermeasures, South Africa has witnessed an unrelenting rise in spam calls, including telemarketing, phishing, and robocall scams. However, recent amendments to
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Topco Media How women are shaping leadership in a technology-driven future
Technology is no longer confined to specialist departments. It is reshaping strategy, operating models, customer experiences, workforce structures and the very definition of organisational competitiveness.
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Top Women Do we only celebrate cultural diversity – or do we truly live it?
The heritage month question South African workplaces must answer By Shatadi Rebecca Kganyago Every September we celebrate our languages, traditions, food, music, histories and identities. Heritage Day gives us an opp
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Top Women Leading with vision and purpose – the value of women’s leadership
By Prof Linda Meyer, MD at Rosebank International and Visiting Professor at Nelson Mandela University One of the key capacities of a leader is having a vision – the ability to see what an organisation could become and
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Top Women Lessons in resilience and growth: An entrepreneurial journey
By Angelique Kuiper Entrepreneurship has always been more than just starting a business – it is an act of courage, resilience, and belief in the power of possibility. My journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneu
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Top Women Who gets to own South Africa’s greener future?
The just transition will be judged by who gains power and opportunity as much as by the emissions it cuts. Women must help determine both. By Pam Yako Follow the money in South Africa’s transition to a greener econom
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Topco Media 6 wellness habits you need to try
In today’s workplace, we’re constantly searching for ways to become more productive. We optimise our calendars, automate our tasks and chase efficiency.
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Topco Media Are we celebrating diversity or actually living it?
An organisation may have a diversity policy on paper while employees experience exclusion in meetings, conversations, promotions, management relationships or everyday interactions.
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Top Women Registering your trade mark: How to protect your brand from imitations
By Jessie Taylor A strong brand is one of an organisation’s most valuable assets. Whether it is a government entity, a state-owned enterprise, or a private business, a recognisable name, logo, or slogan helps build tru
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Top Women The Green Economy: Unlocking new pathways for women-owned enterprises
By Nasmera Buckus, Chief Operating Officer, Greater Tygerberg Partnership Who gets to participate in South Africa’s next economy? It is a question worth asking as South Africa moves towards a greener, more resource-e
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Top Women The human advantage: Why the future of work still belongs to people
Sponsored content By Sakeena Adams, Regional People Director, Africa & Middle East at Sage When we talk about the future of work, it feels like it should be a distant concept. But that’s not the case. It’s unfolding
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Top Women Leadership anchored in innovation, integrity and gender empowerment
By Shumirai Chimombe Nisha Kostas, founder and CEO of Niche Integrated Solutions, was the proud recipient of the Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Award, sponsored by Standard Bank, for her visionary leadership,
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Topco Media Why we need authentic public-private partnerships to build South Africa’s future
For decades, PPPs were often structured around a simple exchange: government identifies a need, the private sector provides a solution, a contract is signed, and both parties move forward separately.
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Topco Media Employees who feel valued, inspired, and empowered: How Durban ICC won a Future of HR award
By Koketso Mamabolo “At the Durban ICC, we believe that our people are our greatest asset,” said Lindiwe Rakharebe, the Chief Executive Officer of the 2025 winner of the Future of HR Employer of Choice: Public Sector Org
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Topco Media How to network and do business at a conference
Business conferences are wonderful platforms for attending sessions and listening to influential speakers who are thought leaders, industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders.
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5 tips to prepare yourself for networking and doing business at a conference
By Shumirai Chimombe Business conferences are wonderful platforms for attending sessions and listening to influential speakers who are thought leaders, industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and visionary business
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Top Women 6 everyday five-minute wellness habits that actually work
By Sue Ramauthar, Founder of SUEDE Wellness In today’s workplace, we’re constantly searching for ways to become more productive. We optimise our calendars, automate our tasks and chase efficiency. Yet one of the most
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Top Women The value of female leadership in business and in the workplace: Leading through every season
By Asha Singh, Content creator If you look at how traditional career paths were designed, they were built to be linear i.e a straight, unbroken line going up. You start, you hustle, you put your head down, and you keep
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Top Women We are good at appointing young leaders. Are we good at backing them?
By Marosha Pather, Human Resources and Customer Experience Executive at Mettus I started working at 20, and almost immediately decided I did not belong there. I was too young and too junior to be in a corporate enviro
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Topco Media Only six percent of South Africans can afford to retire comfortably
According to industry estimates, only around 6% of South Africans can afford to retire comfortably, leaving the vast majority dependent on family support, continued employment or state assistance.
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Topco Media How to protect your brand from copycats
Before adopting a new brand, organisations should conduct comprehensive trade mark searches to ensure that similar marks have not already been registered.
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Topco Media What the World Bank has to say about South Africa’s Special Economic Zones
When implemented and managed properly, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can be a powerful tool for industrial development.
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Top Women Bonang Matheba – Making bubbly waves in South Africa’s wine industry
As one of South Africa’s most decorated broadcasters and entertainment personalities, Bonang Matheba has spent nearly two decades building a public profile and, more recently, a business empire to match it. Her career be
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Harnessing rest to refuel intellectually and emotionally
By Zimkhitha Mathunjwa I recently returned from an almost two-week break to a standard barrage of questions from colleagues: Where did you go? What did you get up to? How did the time off refuel you for H2? What stru
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Top Women Open the circle: Why organisations need women in leadership
By Amanda Hetherington, Head of Marketing, Altron Document Solutions Ask any executive if they are interested in improving successful decision-making by 15% and I’m sure the answer will be a resounding “yes”. Research
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026 – a leading platform for advancing women in business
As the conversation around women’s economic participation shifts from representation to influence, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026, proudly supported by Standard Bank as Platinum Sponsor, returns to the Sandt
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Topco Media “We need to master statecraft” – Turning promises into progress at the Public Sector Leaders Summit
With unemployment sitting at 33.6% and service delivery dominating headlines as local elections draw closer, what the country is doing for residents at the most basic level was bound to guide much of the discourse.
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Topco Media Pull up a chair: Here’s why organisations need women in leadership
“Research by Forbes suggests that gender diverse teams make better business decisions and succeed 73% of the time compared to non-gender diverse teams. So what do we do then?”
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Top Women 3 start-up roadblocks entrepreneurs face in Africa
By Sonto Pooe – CEO and Founder of Native Child The African economy has been on the rise in recent years, and this growth is reflected in the emergence of new businesses across the continent. What has been most exciti
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Top Women Dr Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela: Honoured for her work in forgiveness and reconciliation
By Jessie Taylor Few South Africans have done more to deepen the world’s understanding of forgiveness, trauma and reconciliation than Dr Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela. In 2026, her decades of groundbreaking work were recogni
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Top Women Powering change: Why SA’s energy transition needs women in the room
By Professor Roula Inglesi-Lotz of the Department of Economics and the DSTI/NRF SARChI Chair in Just Energy Transition at the University of Pretoria Every August, South Africa honours the women who marched to the Union
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Top Women The EmpowHER series – approaching the final leg in Joburg this week
By Shumirai Chimombe After two highly successful events in Cape Town and Durban, the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER series is now heading to Johannesburg for its final regional stop on 21 August at the Radisson Blu
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Topco Media R2.2-trillion in exports: A look at the oldest customs union in the world
“The world’s oldest customs union has evolved with the times and is a far cry from the 1910 agreement which saw South Africa, the dominant economy, solely responsible for tariff management, and revenue administration and
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Topco Media Fair Pay Bill: What your business needs to know
“For businesses, greater transparency could offer several advantages. Clearly communicating salary ranges may help attract candidates whose expectations align with the available budget, reducing lengthy negotiations and
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Top Women How the right partnerships can accelerate the success of your business
By Veronica Vivier, from Nuwkem Hygiene Growth is often associated with building more, hiring more and investing more. Yet some of the most successful businesses don’t grow by trying to do everything themselves, but by r
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Top Women Supporting employee wellness during the cold winter months
By Dr Khumo Merafe With winter comes an increase in absenteeism, flu cases, and declining employee morale. The response is often predictable: flu vaccine campaigns, reminders to wash hands, and wellness newsletters enc
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Top Women Thobile Zuma – passionate about empowering businesses to grow and succeed
Thobile Zuma is the co-founder of Intelio, a company focused on building smart technology solutions that improve and optimise business operations. One of Intelio’s key solutions is Tendrai, an AI-powered procurement plat
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Top Women Unlocking business growth with strategic leadership development
When organisations fail to scale, leaders often blame market conditions or technical friction. However, if you look beneath the surface, you will find the real culprit:
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Topco Media How leaders can build a culture of mental wellbeing
We often measure business success by productivity, profitability and growth. We rarely ask whether the people delivering those results are quietly paying the price.
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Topco Media Why the government has turned to PPPs to clear the infrastructure backlog
While South Africa’s own foray into PPS began in the late 90s, it is only in recent times that they have been seen as one of the most viable financing solutions to the state’s problems.
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Topco Media The opportunity for economic inclusion through the evolution of the B-BBEE landscape
he gravitation towards Broad-Based BEE proved that fundamental transformation of the patterns of ownership of the mainstream of the country’s economy was necessary.
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Topco Media What you need to know about tax-free savings
One of the most effective tools available to South Africans is the Tax-Free Savings Account, a government-backed initiative designed to encourage a culture of saving while allowing investors to keep more of their returns
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Top Women 7 essential strategies to sustainably scale your business
By Roxanna Naidoo, Admitted Attorney, Tax Practitioner & Director of Global Strategy at Latita Africa Growing a business is one thing. Building one that lasts is another Every business owner wants growth. It means mo
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Top Women Community Builders: The social impact of supporting women-owned businesses
By Tandi Potgieter, CEO of Icarus Media, Director and Board Member, Woman of Stature Awards South Africa. Co-Director of Mrs Soweto When we speak about small business in South Africa, we often speak in the language of
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Top Women Expanding into African markets – Lessons from a woman entrepreneur
By Veronica Vivier, from Nuwkem Hygiene Africa offers compelling growth opportunities for women business leaders looking beyond their home markets, but for success across the continent a strong product or service alone
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Top Women Redefining the rules – women changing the narrative of leadership
By Laverne De Jager I’ve met some truly amazing leaders in my time. But in recent years, I’ve started to notice a different kind of leader – the ones who take leadership to another level, who create their own definiti
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Topco Media How Rassie Erasmus found strength in diversity
“What Rassie seems to understand that others before him have not is that a pure quota system at the top level has failed to transform the game because it focuses on the end-goal instead of the pathway the players come th
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Topco Media Inclusive growth requires more than compliance to address inequalities in South Africa
For many organisations, transformation has become synonymous with scorecards, targets and regulatory reporting. These remain important mechanisms for accountability, but they were never intended to define transformation
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Topco Media The journey to the Fitch upgrade
“The constraints facing the country are significant: Low real GDP growth, high poverty and inequality, high debt to GDP and more. Yet Fitch Ratings sees the government’s debt structure as favourable, with a “credible” mo
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Topco Media Will AI replace universities?
The AI era requires university leadership to rethink longstanding assumptions about learning, assessment and institutional relevance.
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Top Women How leaders can cultivate healthy workspaces where teams can thrive
By Sam Condon, Business Success Consultant, executive leader and founder of RBTL Success and Good Receiver We often measure business success by productivity, profitability and growth. We rarely ask whether the people d
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Top Women Supporting women-owned businesses is not a gender issue. It is an economic growth issue
By The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) South Africa’s economy is under pressure. Economic growth remains subdued, unemployment continues to affect millions of people, and businesses are oper
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Top Women Tax-free savings – building wealth over the long term
By Jessie Taylor Building long-term financial security is about more than simply putting money aside every month. It also involves choosing savings and investment products that allow your money to grow as efficiently a
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Top Women The Top Women Conference – a powerful platform for women in business to connect
By Shumirai Chimombe The Standard Bank Top Women Conference is once again set to take place from 8 to 9 September at the Sandton Convention Centre in Joburg. Now in its tenth year, the Conference continues to be at
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Topco Media De-risking human capital and South Africa’s pursuit of inclusive growth
As South Africa navigates the final phase of the National Development Plan 2030, the ‘S’ (Social) in ESG is emerging as the country’s most material human capital risk.
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Topco Media What Komati can teach us about the “just” transition
We are in the midst of a transition, what is meant to be a ‘just; transition, and South Africa is perfect for exploring how to give meaning to the ‘just’ part.
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Topco Media Winter in the office: What HR managers can do to help employees
What HR may interpret as disengagement or poor attitude may, in some instances, be physiology interacting with the environment.
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Top Women 6 tips for successfully scaling a business: Why the usual advice is not enough
By Sam Condon, Business Success Consultant, executive leader and founder of RBTL Success and Good Receiver Business growth nowadays is treated like a competitive sport: more clients, more people, more revenue and, appa
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Top Women Building resilient teams in uncertain times. 6 strategies for women leaders
By Eleanor Hecks Uncertainty has become part of modern leadership. Markets shift overnight, teams face burnout and employees are expected to adapt faster. As women leaders, many of us are carrying both business pressu
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Top Women Supporting women-owned businesses – why it matters now
By Prof Linda Meyer, MD at Rosebank International and Visiting Professor at Nelson Mandela University South Africa needs more businesses that can survive, expand, employ people and compete in established markets. Women
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Top Women What a sustainable business actually costs: Lessons from the ocean, conservation and running an NGO
By Hanli Prinsloo, Freediver, Speaker, Ocean Conservationist & Entrepreneur I recorded the first version of this article as a voice note while folding my family’s laundry in Atlanta, six time zones away from my team
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Topco Media Green building has proved its profitability
For more than a decade, the notion that sustainable buildings cost significantly more to develop has shaped decision-making across the property sector.
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Topco Media Passion, purpose and progress: Meet Kushela Naidoo, MD, Wallace & Green
Wallace & Green (W&G) is a leading consultancy providing professional environmental services to various sectors throughout South Africa.
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Topco Media New merger thresholds set to ease business transactions
South Africa’s competition law landscape has undergone one of its most significant updates in nearly a decade, with new merger notification thresholds taking effect from 1 May.
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Topco Media The intersection between public procurement and B-BBEE
The state has a golden opportunity to enforce localised procurement across all spheres of government, at national, provincial, and local levels, including within state-owned entities.
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Top Women Can we talk about Tax? An essential growth tool for entrepreneurs
By Sesethu Cekeshe The conversations we have shape the lives we create. The more we talk about our health, the healthier we become. The more we talk about our dreams, the bigger we dream. The more we talk about money
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Top Women The power of public speaking: Finding your voice, telling your authentic story
By Shumirai Chimombe At the Standard Bank EmpowHER conference in Cape Town on 25 June, moderator Mokoena Moloto sat down with Verity Price, 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking and global keynote speaker, for a highl
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Top Women The women shaping South African e-commerce
By The PR Agency Every day, e-commerce quietly threads itself through South African life. The parent buying a school uniform between meetings, the small business owner reaching customers three provinces away, the side
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Top Women Why maternal mental health is the missing pillar of workplace wellbeing
By Kim Vermaak You came back to work six weeks after your baby was born. You smiled at the Monday meeting. You answered emails during night feeds, and you told everyone you were fine. But you were not fine. And nobod
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Top Women Cultivating business relationships that are relevant, trusted and sustainable
By Razael Manikus, Chief Operating Officer at Latita Africa There is a common misconception in business that growth is driven mainly by strategy, capital, or market opportunity. These are all important, but one of th
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Top Women Leadership beyond the corner office: Shaping the leaders South Africa needs
By Jenny Martin, Managing Director, Compact Food Solutions SA Leadership is undergoing a profound transformation. For decades, business leadership was largely defined by hierarchy, authority and operational control.
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Top Women Moving beyond reactive wellness initiatives. A call to HR managers to think like physiologists this winter
By Dr Khumo Merafe With winter comes an increase in absenteeism, flu cases, and declining employee morale. The response is often predictable: flu vaccine campaigns, reminders to wash hands, and wellness newsletters enc
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Top Women The SARS 2026 tax season is upon us. What you need to know
By Jessie Taylor For many South Africans, tax season can feel overwhelming. However, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) continuing to modernise its systems and expand its digital services, the 2026 tax seaso
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Topco Media Navigating cultural fit & strategic headhunting to accelerate female NED Placements
Accelerating female non-executive director (NED) placements in South Africa requires a tactical shift away from traditional executive networks.
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Topco Media BASF in South Africa: Driving inclusive, sustainable impact at scale
Sponsored Content Who is BASF? At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. With 161 years globally and 60 years in South Africa, our portfolio spans chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, agricultural sol
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Topco Media Why phishing awareness is still cybersecurity’s strongest defence
“As cybercriminals use artificial intelligence (AI), organisations must rethink how they tackle one of cybersecurity’s oldest challenges.”
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Topco Media The significance of King V
In October 2025, the Institute of Directors in SA launched the fifth iteration of the King Codes of Good Governance. King V is a voluntary, principles-based guidance on corporate governance, not formal law. So what is it
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Top Women 6 tips on balancing growth and wellness as a remote entrepreneur
By Sanine Baird, Founder, Abstract7 Creative Media Solutions and MerchGuru As a female solo-preneur I’ve learnt that the journey from a small business idea to a thriving enterprise can be both exhilarating and exhausti
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Top Women Enterprise Supplier Development: Moving from compliance to commercial growth
The business case for connecting women entrepreneurs to real markets By Inga Sebata, Founder of StitchedByInga South Africa does not have a shortage of women with business ideas. Across the country, women are buildin
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Top Women How having the right networks can help to lift your business
By Lara Mann “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” Experience, education and lifelong learning (along with a healthy dose of optimism) are all vital requirements for growing and maintaining a successful busines
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Top Women Powerful learnings and meaningful conversations at the EmpowHer Cape Town conference
By Shumirai Chimombe The first round of the Standard Bank EmpowHER regional conference series kicked off in earnest on 25 June in Cape Town. It was a full house at the Radisson Hotel on the Waterfront, with women entrepr
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Topco Media Steep learning curves and personal transformation: 3 lessons in business
Entrepreneurship is often framed as a story of growth, opportunity and success. Those moments are real, but in my experience, the journey has been shaped just as much by uncertainty, steep learning curves and personal tr
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Topco Media The South African perspective on AI, AGI, and ESG
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) are rapidly changing the global landscape, and South Africa cannot afford to be left behind.
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Topco Media Leadership lessons from success and failures of enterprise resource planning
An examination of the digital transformation successes and failures within the South African retail sector offers critical evidence based insights for executive leaders.
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Topco Media How South African organisations can strengthen their social impact
In South Africa’s evolving corporate environment, measuring social impact has shifted from a compliance exercise to a strategic imperative.
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Topco Media How we can get digital transformation right in the public sector
By Prof. Linda Meyer, MD at Rosebank College When a government digital project fails, the post-mortem rarely points to the software. It points to the people — or more precisely, to the absence of decisive, visionary lead
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Topco Media The architecture of inclusive growth
“We recognise that ESG has evolved significantly over the past decade. Yet, much like many overnight successes, the foundations were laid almost forty years ago.”
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Topco Media The future of e-freight is already here
In 2014, South Africa’s freight transportation brought in revenues of around R126-billion, according to Stats SA, which in 2024 grew to R215-billion. Mordor Intelligence projects it will grow to R340-billion by 2030.
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Topco Media The partnership taking tourism in the Western Cape to the next level
By Jessie Taylor The Western Cape’s tourism sector continues to gain momentum as international connectivity, strategic partnerships and destination marketing drive strong visitor growth across the province. At the centre
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Top Women From problem to bigger purpose. A story behind starting a business
By Marice Mercuur, Founder of Marice Rooibos Skincare Not every business begins with a plan. Some begin at home in moments that demand a solution. For me, it started with my daughter. At six months old, she began s
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Top Women Growing through networking: Why making the right connections matters
By Nicole Mirkin, Founder of AURA Many entrepreneurs spend years focusing on products, services, marketing plans and financial forecasts. While all of these are important, one of the most overlooked growth drivers in b
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Top Women Mentorship: Paving the way for future women leaders
By Mathabo Sekhonyana There is a great deal of discourse – both academically and in the hallowed halls of hashtags – around the need to empower women but there is not as much clear discussion on why that is a necessity
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Top Women South Africa’s young women hold the key to transformation
By Leanne Emery Hunter They’re driving change. They’re improving diversity, creativity and innovation in our workplaces. They’re breaking gender equality barriers, and forging new paths that are benefiting business, so
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Topco Media A breakdown of the fuel levy
At its simplest, the fuel levy is a tax charged on every litre of petrol and diesel sold in South Africa.
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Topco Media Why nature needs the financial sector to act before it is ready
The financial sector is used to waiting for certainty – perfect data, complete models, fully formed regulations – before taking action.
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Top Women 3 lessons I learned building a business from the ground up
When I reflect on what has sustained my business over the years, three lessons stand out. They are lessons I wish I had understood earlier and lessons I hope will encourage other women building businesses of their own
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Top Women Present But Powerless? The C-suite challenge for women leaders
The number of women in C-suites has increased, but surveys reveal that the women present in these boardrooms remain voiceless. South Africa is said to have higher female representation in leadership than global averages.
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Top Women Step into the spotlight with a compelling business pitch – 3 tips
The challenges that women entrepreneurs encounter along their business journeys are all too familiar and well known. They range from securing funding, growing their client base, to finding a supportive network of fellow
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Top Women The creator economy is here – and your business can’t afford to ignore it
In an era where a single scroll can make or break a brand, the content you put out is no longer a luxury, it is your most powerful business asset. The global creator economy is now valued at over half a trillion dollars
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Topco Media Why are we stalling on clean energy?
South Africa boasts some of the world’s most abundant solar and wind resources – an untapped advantage that could supercharge our economic growth and accelerate our decarbonisation goals.
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Topco Media Data centres are here to stay – is the growth sustainable?
With large amounts of data constantly being processed the need for data centre capacity to match demand is a major topic for discussion and the big tech companies, also known as hyperscalers, are moving aggressively all
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Top Women Kume Luvhani – a trailblazer in the South African tech landscape
Kume Luvhani is one of South Africa’s most compelling technology leaders, a woman who has translated extraordinary personal ambition and intellectual rigour into one of the country’s most impactful enterprise technology
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Top Women The case for promoting women as social entrepreneurs
Gender inequality and women’s empowerment challenges are age-old global issues that are more acute in developing countries like South Africa. Consequently, female entrepreneurship has become an essential opportunity for
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Top Women The Standard Bank EmpowHER series is back for 2026. Kicking off in Cape Town this month
The Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Regional Series returns for 2026, and we’re kicking off another powerful year of connection, inspiration, and opportunity in Cape Town. Join us on 25 June 2026 at the Radisson Collect
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Top Women Topco Media launches ESG: The Future of Sustainability in time for Environment Month
With the foreword written by Executive Director at the Presidential Climate Commission, Dorah Modise, this important 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability publication focuses on where we are in terms of the en
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Topco Media How mentorship can elevate organisations
Mentorship is a time-honoured practice that transcends generations and industries. It is a relationship where experienced individuals guide and nurture the growth of those seeking to learn and excel in their respective f
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Topco Media How South Africa’s ESG tax laws could go further
South Africa’s tax incentives for ESG have made impressive strides, but as the sustainability landscape evolves, so too must the legal framework. T
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Top Women Human sustainability – the key to corporate wellness
Corporate wellness in 2026 is undergoing a profound shift. Organisations are recognising that wellness is no longer about offering support after employees are depleted – it is about creating environments where people do
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Top Women The changing face of leadership – the benefits of gender diversity in executive roles
The unfinished business of gender equality remains a major priority on the world agenda. Many companies have penned commitments to embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. I would like to add Belong
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Top Women Why people-centred businesses are the most diverse — and the most powerful
In a capitalist world, profitability has long been positioned as the pinnacle of business success. But when profit becomes the sole compass, people are too often treated as statistics instead of stakeholders — their live
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Top Women Women entrepreneurs – a key driver in reshaping the hospitality landscape
From the vibrant streets of Soweto to the scenic estates of Cape Town, women across South Africa are reshaping the hospitality and beverage landscape with innovation, resilience, and cultural pride
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Topco Media Busting 6 South African conservation myths
Six myths are doing the damage. WWF South Africa breaks down the truth behind every one of them.
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Topco Media Regional integration: The argument for Africa needs to be more intentional
As global capital recalibrates, retreating from some regions and reallocating to others, Africa remains underweighted in ways its fundamentals do not justify. The case against the continent is rarely economic.
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Topco Media The Northern Cape’s untapped mining potential
By Jessie Taylor The Northern Cape is increasingly being positioned as South Africa’s next major mining hub, with the province holding untapped potential capable of reshaping the national economic landscape. Long known f
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Topco Media Why new leaders often produce old outcomes
Many leaders know what leadership should look like. Far fewer have developed the self-awareness required to respond consciously and consistently across different situations and contexts.
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Top Women How women leaders can build resilient teams in uncertain times
Uncertainty has become part of modern leadership. Markets shift overnight, teams face burnout and employees are expected to adapt faster. As women leaders, many of us are carrying both business pressures and the emotiona
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Top Women Meaningful leadership: Building an inclusive workplace where employees can flourish
The strength of any organisation is shaped not only by strategy or performance targets, but by the environment it creates for the people within it. When individuals feel respected, trusted and able to share their perspec
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Top Women Small-business owners and entrepreneurs – different in nature, equally important
With the huge amount of commitment and effort that goes into running a business, there is a fundamental distinction between entrepreneurs and small business owners – from the personality of the business owner to the type
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Top Women Women in renewable energy – finding opportunities for growth, leadership, and empowerment
South Africa’s commitment to renewable energy has not only been a response to the global call for sustainable development but also a strategic move to address the country’s socio-economic challenges. For women, this sect
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Top Women 9 time management tips for women entrepreneurs
When it comes to being a productive entrepreneur, achieving business goals and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key. By implementing effective strategies for task management, being able to prioritise while keep
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Top Women Finding the balance between business and family for entrepreneur mothers
There’s no textbook that can teach you how to handle the risk and responsibility of being a mother who is in business, but shared experience does light the way
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Top Women How to thrive with success in the workplace as a woman leader
Although the number of women in leadership roles is steadily increasing, many still face significant challenges when stepping into these positions
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Top Women Naledi Pandor – Nelson Mandela University’s new Chancellor
Naledi Pandor officially assumed the role of Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University from April, marking a defining moment in a career that has seamlessly bridged education, governance and global diplomacy
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Topco Media Are your people leaving? Here’s how to stop the bleed
Retaining talent in an organisation is often framed in terms of incentives, benefits, and strategic perks.
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Topco Media Why the real differentiator is talent and not just technology
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate, make decisions and engage with consumers.
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Top Women 9 lessons I’ve learned about scaling as a woman entrepreneur
As a woman entrepreneur building from the ground up, I’ve learned that success isn’t just about hustle – it’s about alignment, clarity, and staying true to what matters most. From navigating cash flow challenges and rais
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Top Women How to navigate the looming fuel hikes
South Africans are no strangers to fluctuating fuel prices, but recent increases have reached unprecedented levels, placing renewed pressure on household budgets and business operations alike
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Top Women Retaining talent effectively – Why people stay
Retaining talent in an organisation is often framed in terms of incentives, benefits, and strategic perks. Companies invest in executive health screenings, wellness programmes, and on-site clinics, believing these offeri
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Top Women Women growing the green economy – a sunrise sector to shape a more sustainable future
South Africa is home to a growing generation of young people eager to contribute, innovate and work. As the economy evolves, the opportunity lies in expanding beyond traditional sectors and investing in new pathways for
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Topco Media Think, prepare, respond: how finance leaders can help businesses navigate the Middle East crisis
Today’s business environment is no longer defined by a single shock but by ongoing geo-political events shaping the macro-economic environment.
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Topco Media Integrating Low Earth Orbit satellite advantages into a sustainable industry model and customer value proposition
In January 2023, Nigeria became the first African country to approve Elon Musk’s Starlink service. Since then, a total of 27 African countries have allowed Starlink to deliver services, leading to an estimated continenta
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Topco Media How you can get ready for petrol price increases
When fuel prices increase, the effects ripple across sectors, contributing to inflation and raising the cost of living.
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Topco Media The power of the ‘Recommendation Moment’
In many customer-facing roles, employees are expected to make helpful recommendations on the spot.
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Top Women Developing women – why ESD is essential
At a time when economic resilience, innovation, and sustainability are more important than ever, prioritising women within Enterprise Supplier Development is no longer just a good thing to do. It is necessary
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Top Women Everboarding: Why South African organisations need to practise continuous development
South African organisations are navigating a workplace shaped by rapid technological change, persistent skills shortages, and rising expectations for meaningful employee development. Yet many companies still rely on onbo
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Top Women Fostering an inclusive workplace for employees to succeed
Your employees need support and compassion to thrive in their roles. Fostering a culture of inclusive leadership is the best way to achieve those goals. By ensuring everyone receives the assistance and resources they nee
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Top Women Moving tech beyond cultural celebration to accountability in action
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in technology, with just 28.2% of the global workforce and 22% in Europe, according to The Chartered Institute for IT. That gap is not only inequitable, it limits innovatio
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Topco Media AI empowerment: The future of work in South Africa
In an ever evolving digital economy, evidence is mounting that organisations with strong digital and AI capabilities outperform their peers by a wide margin, not only in productivity but in resilience and long term value
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Topco Media Everboarding: Why South African organisations need a culture of continuous development
Everboarding offers a framework that aligns with these realities by embedding development into the organisation’s everyday life rather than confining it to the first few days of employment.
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Topco Media The real question is not whether SMEs matter – It is whether we are creating the conditions for them to grow sustainably
The biggest challenges for SMEs remain the fundamentals: unreliable operating conditions, regulatory friction, mismatched finance, limited market access, and the capabilities and capacity to grow a business.
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Topco Media The Pike Syndrome and what it could mean for your team
True leaders accept this reality and then focus on learning from their errors and growing to become the best versions of themselves.
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Topco Media Beyond the talent pipeline: Creating a path for the next generation of leaders
The conversation around empowering young, diverse leaders can extend beyond corporate rhetoric; it can become more personal.
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Topco Media How to make business values stick
In every organisation, no matter how sophisticated the systems or strategy, staff buy-in hinges on one thing: meaning.
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Topco Media An integrated tax strategy has become an operational imperative
Business leaders must view tax as a dynamic, strategic cost component that dictates the ability of a business to continue operating.
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Top Women 8 lessons for building your business – an entrepreneur’s journey
There was a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey when the tables turned, and I found myself transitioning from the person seeking guidance to the one being sought out for advice, insights, and expertise. Suddenly
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Top Women AI – a potential game changer in advancing gender inclusive recruitment
While many South African women may find it challenging to access positions in the ICT sector in general, the recent interest in artificial intelligence (AI) provides them with a perfect platform to acquire new skills to
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Top Women Championing women’s empowerment: Supporting local women-owned businesses
Despite this long and arduous journey toward gender equality and women’s empowerment, women in South Africa have shown incredible resilience and carved out a place in society not only as caregivers but also as captains o
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Top Women Power, poise and personal brand – women leading with confidence
In today’s evolving leadership landscape, women are no longer asking for permission to lead: they are redefining what leadership looks and feels like. Yet, with that progress comes a nuanced challenge: how to step fully
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Top Women 4 ways to cultivate innovation in the workplace
Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organisation, driving growth, efficiency, and a competitive edge. Yet fostering an environment where creativity and new ideas flourish is often easier said than done
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Top Women 5 strategies to gain employee buy-in. Making business values stick
In the early days of my career as an HR Officer, I watched a textbook rollout of a new performance management system. Executives were briefed, documents drafted, and metrics defined. We even did “show and tell” sessions,
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Top Women Leading boldly in an ever-changing world
A world in motion. The pace of change in our world is relentless. Economies shift overnight, technologies advance in exponential leaps, and societies demand progress on justice, inclusion, and sustainability
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Top Women Work-Life balance. Practical tips for relaxing as hard as you work
Most working adults grapple with achieving that elusive equilibrium between the various aspects of their lives. In my day-to-day work as a career strategist, the topic of work-life balance is always high on the wish list
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Topco Media Standard Bank EmpowHER Gauteng winner, Khabonina Mnguni | 5 start-up tips from a successful entrepreneur
Standard Bank EmpowHER Gauteng winner, Khabonina Mnguni’s story behind starting and growing her business Zibangwenya Supplies trading as ZS Uniforms in Tembisa serves as an inspiration.
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Topco Media How to protect your business from corporate identity theft
Corporate identity theft – sometimes called business identity theft – occurs when criminals use a company’s name, registration details or financial information to commit fraud.
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Topco Media The role of HR in driving mentorship
By Pumla Mdlalose, Head of HR, FINANCIADO Mentorship is often spoken about in warm, informal terms: a senior colleague guiding a junior one, a manager offering career advice, or a professional “paying it forward.” These
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Topco Media Toxic positivity, burnout and why mental health is not a luxury
Toxic positivity—the belief that people should maintain a positive mindset at all times—can be just as harmful as stress itself.
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Top Women A full-bodied integrated approach to leadership. 7 essential skills for women entrepreneurs
There is a version of entrepreneurship that looks impressive from the outside and feels terrible on the inside. You are visible. Busy. Responsive. Productive. Always in motion. Your calendar is full, your brain is full,
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Top Women Prof Thuli Madonsela: Embodying the principles of service and social justice
Few South African leaders embody the principle of service as deeply as Professor Thuli Madonsela. Widely respected for her fearless tenure as Public Protector, her influence extends far beyond public office, as she conti
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Top Women Reimagining corporate leadership: Why women leaders are rewriting the rules
No longer confined to traditional metrics like profit margins and shareholder returns, corporate success is being reimagined through the lens of empathy, innovation, and inclusivity
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Top Women Sustainability. A pivotal pillar in the long-term viability of a business
In the constantly evolving global corporate landscape, few roles have surged to prominence as rapidly as that of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Over the past decade especially, the rise of the CSO mirrors an unf
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Topco Media How is your private information protected from AI?
By Koketso Mamabolo “Data! Data! Data! I can’t make bricks without clay.” Written over a hundred years ago, these words have taken on a different meaning. When The Copper Beeches was published in June of 1892, sharing a
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Topco Media Lending reform on the cards as SARB publishes new proposal
The change could modernise how interest rates are communicated and understood, strengthening the link between monetary policy decisions and the cost of credit for households and businesses.
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Topco Media What to expect from food prices this year
There are a few things that worry us more than a potential sharp rise in food prices. Many households are already under pressure, and spend a notable share of their income on food.
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Top Women Beyond the lunchtime yoga: What corporate wellness really means
For years, the phrase corporate wellness has been associated with a familiar set of initiatives: a lunchtime yoga class, a motivational speaker, perhaps a once-a-year health day where blood pressure is checked and fruit
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Top Women Dr Jennifer Molwantwa: Leading water research and policy for South Africa’s future
As chief executive officer of the Water Research Commission (WRC), Dr Jennifer Molwantwa stands at the intersection of science, public policy and innovation, helping shape solutions to some of South Africa’s most pressin
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Top Women Leadership in marketing and business: Why women leaders are redefining success
For too long, leadership in marketing and business was measured by one standard: dominance. The loudest voice, the boldest claim, the fastest path to the top. Success was linear, individual, and loud. That model is chang
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Topco Media The crunch is about to hit – are your pockets ready?
For many South Africans, managing personal finances is a daily challenge shaped by debt pressure, high living costs and weak income growth.
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Topco Media How to keep the ‘H’ in HR
The HR Systems landscape is burgeoning with fantastic tools. From chatbots screening resumés to machine learning models predicting employee turnover, AI is rapidly reshaping the work we do.
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Top Women 5 leadership skills every female entrepreneur needs to succeed
Entrepreneurship demands courage, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to growth. For female entrepreneurs, these demands are often accompanied by additional challenges linked to historically male-dominated i
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Top Women Momentum and the entrepreneurial future of South Africa
The best way to start is simply to start. This is especially true of building a business. Building a tech startup from the ground up has taught me many lessons, but the most important one is not a lesson as much as a rea
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Top Women Visibility, resilience, and what it takes to build businesses that endure
After stepping back from the spotlight, prominent real estate leader Xoliswa Daku reflects on visibility, resilience, and what it takes to build businesses that endure.
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Top Women Why certification can boost your credibility and competitive advantage
Having a third-party to review and audit your business offers you the competitive advantage your organisation needs. Certifications give you credibility, ensuring that you not only comply with government regulations but
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Topco Media Are we ready to stop wishing and start leading?
It’s no longer enough for CEOs to say they support gender equity. What matters is how often those words translate into real change – and, for most companies, the evidence is underwhelming.
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Topco Media How people and culture leadership can drive transformation in business
Globally, business leaders are realising that strategy cannot succeed without people who are engaged, purposeful, and equipped to deliver.
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Topco Media Certification is your ticket to trust and growth
Certifications give you credibility, ensuring that you not only comply with government regulations but you also build trust with your customers.
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Topco Media What’s in store for AI in 2026?
The next year promises to be a pivotal one, where AI evolves from reactive tools into proactive partners that help people, organisations, and governments work more efficiently and creatively.
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Top Women Authentic leadership: Putting people at the heart of progress
By Nanda Scott, Group Chief Transformation and People Officer at Cassava Technologies The success of any significant organisational change has less to do with the technology or strategy and everything to do with the peop
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Top Women Celebrating 115 years of International Women’s Day
Observed globally on 8 March each year, International Women’s Day (IWD) started in 1911 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerati
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Top Women South African women leading a quiet revolution in tech – building an inclusive digital future
The tech sector continues to be a key driver of innovation and economic growth, yet gender disparities remain stark. In South Africa, women occupy just 23% of technology roles – out of 236 000 ICT positions, only 56 000
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Top Women The transformative power of kindness – leadership lessons from a lawyer
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of law, the qualities of empathy and compassion are often overshadowed by the pursuit of career growth. Yet, these very qualities are foundational to the true success of any lawyer
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Topco Media Trillions in spending and a whole lot of energy: How much electricity does ChatGPT use?
The backbone of the AI world are data centres which are facilities where data is stored and processed. These facilities use about 60% of the electricity needed for AI functions with consumption varying from centre to cen
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Topco Media Protect yourself with these legal resolutions in 2026
These 10 legal New Year’s resolutions offer practical guidance for those who want to protect their rights, reduce risk and approach the year ahead with confidence.
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Topco Media 7 traits every high-performing CEO must have
Boards are no longer looking for steady operators. They are looking for strategic architects of resilience, growth and trust.
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Top Women Championing corporate wellness – even if on a shoe-string budget
Wellness has become a non-negotiable pillar when it comes to thriving employees and company cultures. But for SMEs and entrepreneurs who are often running on lean teams and small (or non-existent) budgets, traditional we
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Top Women Cultivating a coaching culture for a resilient and agile business
Businesses today are in a constant state of disruption. But those that instil a culture of coaching, create a resilient workforce that can adapt nimbly and efficiently to the changing environment
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Top Women Nurturing humanity, kindness, and empowering women to change the future of work
“Our goal is clear and unwavering: to empower women and give them a voice in the workplace. We exist to create opportunities for women to grow, to lead, and to shape the future of work.”
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Top Women Young Global Leader, Terashni Pillay, on leadership with impact
“When women are empowered it uplifts economies, businesses and society at large creating ripple effects of impact and opportunity for us all,” says Terashni Pillay, the trailblazing CEO of Swiss RE Corporate Solutions So
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Topco Media Budget Speech 2026: The turning point?
Riding on the momentum of structural reforms, lower interest rates and higher investment, growth is expected to reach 1.6%, up 0.2% from 2025.
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Topco Media How to set yourself apart with a storytelling strategy
Storytelling has become an essential necessity for entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who wish to distinguish themselves in today’s fast-paced and competitive market.
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Topco Media Wandile Sihlobo appointed Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land
In addition to his work as Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Sihlobo is a Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at Stellenbosch
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Top Women 5 tips to succeed in your next broadcast interview
Being asked to do a broadcast interview, whether on TV or radio can feel like both a privilege and a curse. On the one hand, you’re excited to share your company’s message on air, and on the other, you are feeling sick w
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Top Women Beyond perks: Why corporate wellness is a strategic imperative in the workplace
In the traditional corporate imagination, wellness has often been relegated to the periphery of organisational strategy. For years, it was synonymous with employee assistance programmes (EAPs), gym discounts, or the occa
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Top Women How understanding four social styles can improve your leadership
When it comes to effective leadership, the old adage “treat others how you want to be treated” might need an upgrade. Instead, try this: “treat and engage with others how they want to be treated.” Understanding what driv
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Top Women Redefining leadership in a changing world
By Dr Shirley Zinn The world has changed significantly and it is an understatement to say we live in incredibly challenging times given climate action, lack of governance and ethics, conflicts and widening inequalities a
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Topco Media Flags of the future with Clem Sunter – futurist, strategist, visionary (1944 – 2026)
Clem Sunter joined Anglo America in 1966 in London, through its gold division, then moved to its Zambia division and later moved with them to South Africa in 1973. Later he was tasked with devising different scenarios fo
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Topco Media Are podcast interviews a waste of time?
If you’re still thinking about doing podcasts as just another interview or media obligation then you’re already behind.
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Topco Media HEINEKEN Beverages steps up as Gold partner to anchor national sustainability summit
Scheduled for 24-25 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, the summit arrives at a critical juncture for global and African sustainability action.
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Topco Media Influencers are the new golden thread of marketing: Humanz 2026 Benchmark Report
In 2026, the brands that win are not the ones shouting louder, although paid media has (certainly) made this possible.
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Topco Media Why corporate wellness is a strategic imperative – not a nice to have
Corporate wellness today is not a standalone initiative; it is the holistic result of a deliberate corporate agenda.
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Top Women 7 tips to unlock your creative intelligence as a businesswoman
Creativity means different things to different people. Whether you define it as the ability to make beautiful things, connecting the dots or dreaming up brilliant ideas, it is a skill that will stand you in good stead if
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Top Women Authority beyond representation: Women’s leadership in African business
Across the African markets where I advise executives navigating expansion, crisis, and transformation, one truth has become increasingly clear: women are no longer struggling to be present in leadership – they are shapi
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Top Women Flexibility isn’t a perk – it’s how women lead
For many women, flexibility at work is still framed as something you ask for carefully, something you justify, negotiate, or trade off against ambition. It’s often treated as a concession, rather than part of what makes
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Top Women How digital B2B publishing boosts businesses to growth
Magazines continue to prove the naysayers wrong. Far from fading into irrelevance, the industry has shown steady growth thanks to the power of digital publishing. According to research from Market Reports World, the glob
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Future of HR AI in hiring: the compliance edge
AI in hiring is a compliance question before it is a productivity one.
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Future of Sustainability The new ESG disclosure baseline
ESG disclosure is converging on a baseline. Getting there is a data problem before a reporting one.
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Topco Media Hanna Somatics could change your life – what is it?
Hanna Somatics uses a technique called pandiculation (think of that natural yawn-and-stretch movement you make when waking up) to “wake up” those forgotten muscles.
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Topco Media What South Africa can learn from other markets to power the energy transition
In a unique period of modernisation and liberalisation, lessons from other markets hold the opportunity for South Africa’s energy transition.
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Topco Media How skills development can drive economic and social cohesion
Skills development (SD) is no longer a Human Resources initiative, it has become an international imperative, and a critical form of capital.
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Topco Media What’s in it for you when you sponsor a conference?
Although opting to take a conference sponsorship requires making a financial commitment, the return on investment (ROI) far outweighs the initial expense, making it a strategic move for your business growth.
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Top Empowerment Reading the amended B-BBEE codes without the spin
The amendments are less dramatic than the commentary, but the compliance work is real.
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Top Women Sponsoring a conference: What is the potential return on your investment?
Business conferences have long established themselves as essential platforms for networking, and for companies to showcase their products and services. And one way to elevate your brand further is to come on board as a s
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Top Women Successful scaling: 5 growth strategies
Standard scaling advice: build systems, hire smart, watch your cash flow. But after years of helping founders navigate exponential growth, I’ve discovered that sustainable scaling requires something deeper than just tact
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Top Women The guide to balance and wellbeing for women leaders: Take a break
For many, Monday mornings are the epicenter of fatigue and stress. But for the career-driven, for the quintessential businesswoman on the rise it’s Game Time, a chance to solve problems, connect the elusive dots, and tak
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Top Women The impact of women leaders on company performance and culture
The question of women in leadership is no longer simply a matter of equity. It is increasingly a matter of organisational excellence. However, many organisations face challenges such as unconscious bias, limited talent p
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Top 500 Sector movers in the 2026 list
Which sectors climbed the 2026 list, and how much of it is cyclical.
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Public Sector Leaders Clean audits: what the outliers do differently
A minority of institutions get clean audits year after year. Their habits are unglamorous.
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Topco Media A roadmap for your business in turbulent times
By Dr Linda Meyer In an era where economic, regulatory, and social conditions can shift rapidly, business leaders need to rethink the purpose of a 12-month plan. Rather than serving as a fixed script, the annual plan sho
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Topco Media All you need to know about selling immovable property
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, understanding what the law requires and what best practices look like is key to a smooth transfer and long-term peace of mind.
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Topco Media Meet Future of HR CEO of the Year Nomazibulo Tshanga
The winner of the Future of HR CEO of the Year award is someone who has prioritised the wellbeing and happiness of the people in their business, recognising that people are what makes an organisation great.
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Topco Media Google’s Kabelo Makwane on the case for agility in tech-driven times
What separates the companies that surge ahead from those that fall behind is rarely just capital or headcount.
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Top Women New global study reveals adaptability as 2026’s top leadership skill
As global leaders continue to grapple with economic instability, the rapid rise of AI, and an evolving world of work, a new international study led by Tuesday Consulting and global executive search group Agilium Worldwid
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Top Women Safe teams, strong teams – creating an environment where employees thrive
As the founder of MOMents Media, a space where working moms speak honestly about the pressures, expectations and double shifting that comes with having a family and a career, I’ve had the privilege of hosting raw, powerf
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Top Women The power of integrated intelligence: 4 ways women leaders are redefining performance culture and sustainable success
For decades, leadership was narrowly defined. Performance meant profit. Strength meant certainty. Intelligence meant logic. Success meant delivery at all costs. Women leaders are quietly — and now visibly — changing that
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Top Women The value of heart-centred leadership in Higher Education
Universities are currently standing at the crossroads of two worlds. We find ourselves at an extraordinary moment in human history – a moment that demands us to confront an uncomfortable truth. Artificial intelligence c
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Topco Media Spotlighting South African CEOs who are leading with vision and impact
From financial services and infrastructure to retail, and telecommunications, their leadership reflects resilience, innovation, and a commitment to long-term value.
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Topco Media Helping businesses do more business: The continued growth of B2B publishing
According to research from Market Reports World, the global B2B publishing market was valued at $204.95-billion in 2025 and will reach $287.74-billion in 2034.
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Topco Media The hidden cost of absenteeism in South Africa: A wake-up call for employers
Recognising the real cost – and acting to mitigate it – is not simply a matter of corporate housekeeping.
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Topco Media The importance of ensuring Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) from a leadership perspective
By rising to this challenge, today’s leaders can leave behind more than profitable companies. They can leave behind empowered suppliers, resilient supply chains, and a legacy of inclusive growth that future generations c
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Top Women A plea from the front lines of recruitment: Why employability is a leadership and policy Issue
Since the start of 2026, I have been deeply immersed in the recruitment cycle at Africa Biomass Company. Recruiting nationally means reviewing thousands of applications from across South Africa each one representing a pe
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Top Women Leadership success: A mindset shift from seeking control to prioritising resilience
By any measure, 2026 will not be a year to apply the “business as usual” approach. As a woman in an executive leadership position responsible for planning, forecasting and stewarding my organisation through cycles of gro
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Top Women Micro-Wellness tips to boost your wellbeing
For corporate employees, spending long hours at a desk, chasing deadlines or trying to meet performance demands, time for movement and health can often be seen as something that happens outside the office — a gym sessi
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Top Women The strategic anchor: A 12-month roadmap in an era of volatility
In an era where economic, regulatory, and social conditions can shift rapidly, business leaders need to rethink the purpose of a 12-month plan. Rather than serving as a fixed script, the annual plan should serve as a str
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Top 500 How the Top 500 rankings are compiled
The list is not a popularity contest, and the method is deliberately boring.
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Future of HR Skills-based structure, minus the hype
Skills-based organisation design is useful and oversold in roughly equal measure.
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Topco Media Predictability is over warns a new global study as adaptability emerges as 2026’s top leadership skill
Boards are increasingly prioritising leaders who can pivot quickly, absorb complexity, and make sound decisions without perfect information.
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Topco Media Seacom 2.0: The $2-billion project that will connect Africa to the world
It is estimated that the number of AI agents active in the region will number in the tens of billions and Seacom 2.0 is set to be the backbone of a new digital economy.
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Topco Media South Africa’s silent APP fraud time bomb
The hottest scam in the world right now is the authorised push payment (APP) fraud: criminals trick your team into paying their account.
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Top Empowerment How Top Empowerment Awards entries are scored
How a submission moves from entry form to a score an independent panel will defend.
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Top Women 10 lessons from extraordinary women – a blueprint for the next generation
Judging the Standard Bank Top Women Awards sharpened my perspective in ways I did not expect. When you study the work of women who are building industries, reshaping communities, and shifting the country’s economic story
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Top Women 3 anchors of an agile 12-month plan: Preparing for uncertainty and change
Women leaders are no strangers to uncertainty. We lead teams, households, businesses, and communities – often simultaneously – while navigating economic pressure, shifting markets, and personal responsibilities that ra
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Top Women People and culture leadership – a strategic engine that drives business transformation
For too long, human resources has been seen primarily through the lens of compliance and administration. But across leading organisations, a shift is underway. The evolution from “HR” to “People and Culture” (P&C) reflec
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Top Women There is power in your authentic voice
Michelle Obama said it perfectly when she said there is a power in a woman allowing her voice to be heard, in telling her own story, and in using her authentic voice. Today, especially, women’s voices need to be louder a
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Public Sector Leaders District development, three years in
Three years into the district development approach, the record is mixed and instructive.
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Top Empowerment Enterprise & supplier development that compounds
ESD spend is easy to book and hard to compound.
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Future of Sustainability Financing the just transition
There is capital for the just transition. The shortage is bankable projects.
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Top 500 What "best-managed" actually measures
"Best-managed" sounds subjective. The measures behind it are not.
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Topco Media The customer is always right… right?
Customer satisfaction is the ultimate success in business. A happy customer is a returning customer.
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Topco Media Debt could be the difference maker for your business
Business loans may be intimidating but they should really be seen as strategic investments.
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Topco Media Standard Bank celebrates women leaders driving South Africa’s economic future at the Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards 2025
South Africa’s most accomplished women leaders gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre on 2 December to be recognised for their impact at the 22nd Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards, a national platform celebrating the in
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Topco Media Woolworths (Pty) Ltd on its commitment to advancing women’s empowerment
At the prestigious Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards 2025 which took place on 2 December at the Sandton Convention Centre, Woolworths (Pty) Ltd was named Top Women Business of the Year 2025. This was for its commitment to
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Future of HR Holding talent in a semigration economy
Semigration and emigration are reshaping where talent wants to sit, literally.
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Top Women 5 tips for managing expectations while staying grounded during the holiday season
The holiday season has a strange way of magnifying everything. Deadlines feel heavier. Expectations feel higher. And the illusion that we’re all meant to “wrap up the year beautifully” becomes its own source of pressure
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Top Women Navigating festivities with tranquillity – stress-free advice for women
The holiday season, while joyful and festive, can often bring along its share of stress and exhaustion. This is especially true for women, who usually carry significant responsibilities as leaders in the workplace and at
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Top Women Standard Bank celebrates women leaders driving South Africa’s economic future at the Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards 2025
South Africa’s most accomplished women leaders gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre on 2 December to be recognised for their impact at the 22nd Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards, a national platform celebrating the in
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Top Women Woolworths (Pty) Ltd on its commitment to advancing women’s empowerment
At the prestigious Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards 2025 which took place on 2 December at the Sandton Convention Centre, Woolworths (Pty) Ltd was named Top Women Business of the Year 2025. This was for its commitment to
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Topco Media Audit yourself, not just your business
The spreadsheets are ready, and the targets are being tallied. But here’s the question I believe we should be asking, not just as entrepreneurs, but as human beings:The business grew. Did you?
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Topco Media The overlooked business strategy
Real impact comes from listening, because listening builds understanding and trust, and leads to action.
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Topco Media Investing in the sun: Solar tax incentives in the age of green growth
A tax rebate of up to 25% of the cost of new and unused solar PV panels (with a cap of R15 000) was introduced for installations at primary residences, provided that compliance conditions are met.
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Topco Media The new parental leave legislation has arrived: What you need to know
The court has redefined the framework of parental leave, affirming that all parents – regardless of gender, biological connection, or family structure – deserve equal time to nurture and bond with their children.
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Top Empowerment Ownership deals beyond the headline percentage
The ownership percentage is the headline; the deal terms are the story.
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Top Women A new chapter for equal parental leave: What employers should know about amended legislation
For years, South Africa’s labour laws have reflected an outdated idea of family roles, offering extensive maternity leave to mothers while granting fathers and other parents just a handful of days. That imbalance is now
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Top Women Conscious and intentional leadership – without the burnout
By the time November arrives, inboxes are full, tempers are short and the word “rest” feels like a luxury. Many leaders know this cycle well. Women know it more deeply. They are often holding teams while also carrying
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Top Women The real year-end review: why leaders must audit themselves, not just their businesses
As the year winds down, South Africa’s business leaders are gearing up for the traditional year-end rituals: performance reviews, budget wrap-ups, and strategy sessions. The spreadsheets are ready, and the targets are be
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Top Women Why listening is an underrated business strategy
Leadership is often equated with authority and volume. Early in my career, I thought being the loudest voice in the room created the greatest influence. Experience has taught me otherwise. Real impact comes from listenin
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Future of Sustainability Scope 3 without the hand-waving
Scope 3 is where most of the emissions are and most of the hand-waving happens.
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Public Sector Leaders Retaining technical skills in the state
The state keeps losing engineers, planners and finance specialists faster than it replaces them.
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Topco Media A port in Gauteng? The R50-billion idea that could transform the economy
“The idea? A 1400-hectare inland, multimodal logistics hub in Gauteng which could create some 50 000 jobs.”
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Topco Media The future of service delivery: MzansiXchange
The idea is to integrate data and make it more accessible for the good of the public, consolidating the fragmented data landscape.
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Topco Media Why every board needs an AI expert
Boards need someone who can translate between engineers, risk teams, and directors – someone able to challenge optimistic assumptions and set measurable guardrails.
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Topco Media Why workplace readiness could be the missing link between education and employability
The journey from the classroom to career remains one of the hardest, most significant transitions a young person will ever make.
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Top Women Creating opportunities to open doors for young, diverse leaders – Why it starts with us
Leadership is a privilege that in my view carries the responsibility to create opportunities for others. Each of us has something unique to offer – be it advice, connections, or simply providing a seat at the table for t
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Top Women Hanna Somatics: Finding ease and resilience in the corporate world
Many people working in offices live from the neck up! Long hours on screens, back-to-back meetings, constant emails and messages — our bodies often end up stiff, tired, and forgotten. Shoulders creep up, jaws clench, bac
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Top Women Leading with heart: Staying motivated when the world is tired
As the year draws to a close, I often find myself reflecting on the journey that has shaped me, not only as a CEO in the entertainment and live events industry, but as a woman who has tried, every single day, to lead wit
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Top Women Turning the year-end scramble into a strategic reset
By November, let’s be honest, most teams are running on fumes. Everyone’s chasing those targets that need to be met, clients want everything wrapped up before the holidays, and inboxes are overflowing with “quick follo
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Topco Media Interoperability: Key to stablecoins transforming South Africa’s digital payments landscape
Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic developments in the digital payments landscape, offering faster, cheaper, and more transparent payment options.
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Topco Media Leave selling property to the professionals
Ultimately, working with a property professional is the best way to ensure efficiency, improve financial yield, ensure regulatory compliance and, most importantly, give you peace of mind.
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Topco Media Meet Terashni Pillay, a Young Global Leader and inspiring business executive
For Terashni being a Young Global leader is an honour which she’s able to share with family, mentors, and sponsors who have supported and believed in her, offering encouragement and upliftment.
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Topco Media Why are podcasts so popular?
According to the Podcast Index, at the time of writing, there were 4 522 567 registered podcasts. As of April 2025, Apple Podcasts had over 100 million episodes published on its platform, more than double what it had in
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Top Women 5 key pillars of emotional intelligence to help you succeed at the negotiation table
When we enter into a negotiation, what’s naturally foremost in our minds is what we want to achieve, what is important to us and how our internal stakeholders will react to the outcome, but focusing solely on our own age
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Top Women Female entrepreneurship: redefining business and franchising
The rise of female entrepreneurship is reshaping the business and franchising landscapes. Although full equality remains elusive, women are steadily claiming their place as leaders.
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Top Women Leading through growth: The invisible weight of scaling across borders
When people ask me about the highlights of the past 16 months, they expect me to talk about our expansion across South Africa, India, globally and expanding into Africa. They anticipate stories of new contracts, successf
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Top Women MAN Truck & Bus South Africa recognised for advancing gender transformation in leadership by Topco Media’s Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has been honoured with a prestigious Standard Bank Top Women Leaders certification, for its outstanding commitment to gender transformation and inclusive leadership within the automotive indu
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Topco Media Trailblazers in human resources honoured at the Future of HR Awards 2025
The Future of HR Awards 2025, hosted by Topco Media, took place on 23 October 2025 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.
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Topco Media How benchmarking has helped businesses
The reason why benchmarking is important is because it compares your company’s people, products, and services with the competition.
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Topco Media Parmi Natesan, a leading voice in empowerment: The easiest thing isn’t always the right thing
Her advocacy is particularly important in a time when the global conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging have shifted.
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Topco Media Get more productive by prioritising your mental health
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October to create public awareness to make issues related to mental health a global priority.
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Top Women Adaptability: The new currency of work
The world of work is evolving at a pace never seen before. Technology, globalisation and new business models are transforming how we work, learn and grow. Roles are being reshaped, new industries are emerging and the ski
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Top Women Being intentional about being open can lead you to new opportunities and networks
During the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025, Topco Media Group Editor Fiona Wakelin interviewed Caroline Nhlane, Head of Communications at Enel Green Power South Africa about her experience at the event. This is p
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Top Women Designing youth employment programmes that don’t leave women behind
When designing youth employment programmes, companies often focus on the obvious barriers: skills gaps, lack of experience, or geographical constraints. But for young women, particularly women of colour, the challenges r
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Top Women Public Sector Leaders Summit 2025: Connecting public and private sector thought leaders
Topco Media is proud to be hosting the inaugural Public Sector Leaders Summit 2025, currently taking place from 11-12 November at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre, Fourways, Johannesburg. This two-day summit serves
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Topco Media Chinese automakers transforming competition as industry navigates head winds
Chinese automakers, in particular, are transforming competition. Their share in South Africa’s market now hovers near 15% in Q2 2025.
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Topco Media How to stop procrastinating through self-awareness
By shining a light on your tendencies, you can begin to understand why you procrastinate and take the necessary steps to address it.
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Topco Media An emerging leader in mining
The Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2024 is one of South Africa’s most prestigious celebrations of women’s leadership and excellence.
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Topco Media Last call for Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025 entries
Under the inspiring theme ‘Her Power, Africa’s Future’, this year’s Awards will celebrate the visionary women and organisations driving progress, innovation, and equality across the continent.
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Top Women How to negotiate and grow your business by leveraging in-demand skills – A masterclass
Contracts can make or break your business growth, and a single unclear clause can cost millions or your best people. Join us for the Business Directive Contract Services Future of HR Masterclass with Dr Miskyah Toth, on
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment
The prestigious Standard Bank Top Women™ Awards 2025 returns on 2 December at the Sandton Convention Centre, building on the incredible momentum of September’s highly successful Standard Bank Top Women Conference
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Top Women Women leaders as catalysts for change
It is not surprising that women in leadership are expected to balance multiple roles while delivering peak performance. But with the mounting pressures of the workplace, coupled with personal responsibilities and societa
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Top Women Workplace stress as a design flaw: Shifting from individual resilience to structural prevention
In organisational behaviour theory, stress emerges from a mismatch between job demands and job resources, known as the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model. When demands (like workload, time pressure or ambiguity) outweigh
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Topco Media Why employee wellness is your silent retention strategy
For HR leaders, the dilemma is clear: how do we balance care with performance expectations? The truth is, ignoring wellness doesn’t save costs, it multiplies them.
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Topco Media Dr Miskyah Toth on how to negotiate and grow your business by leveraging in-demand skills
Join us for the Business Directive Contract Services Future of HR Masterclass with Dr Miskyah Toth, How to Negotiate and Grow Your Business by Leveraging In-Demand Skills, hosted by Mokoena Moloto.
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Topco Media How tech is rewriting Africa’s GDP
From mobile money platforms that have transformed everyday commerce to billion-rand data centre investments, Africa’s digital economy is rewriting the continent’s growth story.
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Topco Media A passion turned into a business: The story of the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Entrepreneur of the Year
Cleopatra’s passion and her pitch impressed the judges so much that she was recognised with the Top Women EmpowHER Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024, sponsored by Standard Bank at the awards ceremony in December.
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Top Women Dr Mutshidzi Mulondo: The gifted young mind contributing to South Africa’s research and innovation
“One must remain humble enough to realise there will always be something to learn, others who know more, and inquisitive enough to learn from those who you admire and have gone ahead of you,” says Dr Mutshidzi Mulondo, o
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Top Women Leading through change: An entrepreneurial journey
Entrepreneurship has always been more than just starting a business – it is an act of courage, resilience, and belief in the power of possibility. My journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship has been shaped
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Top Women Making valuable connections. When we do things together, we can create so much more value
On the first day of the Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025, Topco Group Editor Fiona Wakelin sat down with Mia Louw, General Manager of Guerbet South Africa to get some insights into her experience of the event. Thi
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Top Women The pros and cons of AI: Harnessing AI allies
When I first began exploring AI, I was not guided by formal training or expert credentials. I am self-taught, curious, and sometimes stubborn. This journey has allowed me to encounter AI on my own terms, filled with exci
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Topco Media Faith & Fear: The story behind a bold and purpose-driven agency
As a 100% female-owned enterprise, Faith & Fear are committed to empowering women in tangible ways.
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Topco Media Going global: How to speak to a wider audience
An international audience can have its own challenges, together with a target market such as a technical audience is another challenge all by itself.
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Topco Media The countdown to Black Friday: How to plan for the spending frenzy
Every year, Black Friday brings a wave of deals, discounts, hype and temptation.
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Topco Media Seaside village homes and lifestyle estates: The shift in property prices
By Koketso Mamabolo The latest property numbers present a fascinating insight into how demand is being shaped by more than just affordability. In May this year, StatsSA released its Residential Property Price Index, the
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Top Women Entering business excellence awards: Why it matters for your team
A study on ResearchGate titled ‘The Success of an Organisation is a Result of Employees’ Performance’ states that in today’s world of competition, it is believed that teams are an essential part of work performance and
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Top Women How to nurture and empower leaders in the workplace
Perhaps the best way to power up your business is by empowering the rest of your team to be leaders. Do you wish your staff would come to you with solutions, not just problems? Founder of Credo Growth, author, and behavi
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Top Women Promoting mental health for a better quality of life – personally and in the workplace
In South Africa, October is recognised as Mental Health Awareness month with the objective of not only educating the public about mental health but also to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental ill
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Top Women Women changing the game in leadership
I’ve met some truly amazing leaders in my time. But in recent years, I’ve started to notice a different kind of leader – the ones who take leadership to another level, who create their own definition of what it means an
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Topco Media Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Brenda Khumalo, Founder of Lobengula Advertising
As the founder and Managing Director of Lobengula Advertising, Brenda’s career is a story of purpose-driven achievement, and her passion for positive change was recognised when she was named the Standard Bank Top Women E
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Topco Media Public Sector Leaders Summit 2025: Building a thriving and inclusive economy
Topco Media is proud to announce the inaugural Public Sector Leaders Summit 2025, taking place from 11-12 November at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre, Fourways, Johannesburg.
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Topco Media Maintaining the balance: The state of workplace burnout
Burnout is decreasing for the first time in five years, while overall wellbeing increased by a staggering 25%. How does one recognise the signs of burnout? And how can you deal with it? How can we stay on the upward traj
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Top Women Confronting gender bias in the forestry sector and beyond
Gender bias is not new. It is woven deep into the fabric of history and society, often so entrenched that it goes unnoticed. For centuries, women have been relegated to secondary roles – described as the supporters rathe
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Top Women Mentorship as a strategy to drive career growth
Mentorship is more than a workplace initiative. It is a career strategy that transforms potential into progress. Mentorship has been the bridge between aspiration and achievement for many women, including myself
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Top Women Redefining corporate success: Why women leaders are rewriting the rules
No longer confined to traditional metrics like profit margins and shareholder returns, corporate success is being reimagined through the lens of empathy, innovation, and inclusivity. Women leaders are not just occupying
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Top Women Social media in the workplace: a legal perspective
In today’s hyperconnected world, social media has become a double-edged sword for the workplace. Platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok allow employees to connect, share, and expre
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Topco Media Standard Bank Haley Fletcher Top Women Business Leader of the Year: Navlika Ratangee
In her latest achievement, she received the prestigious Haley Fletcher Top Women Business Leader of the Year 2024 sponsored by Standard Bank.
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Topco Media How South Africans are spending their money
Spanning data from 2019 to 2024, the report offers an insightful analysis of consumer spending patterns across South Africa.
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Topco Media 3 reasons why you should partner with event professionals
Professional event organisers are efficient and are able to make things happen from years of experience managing complex logistics.
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Topco Media The challenges and opportunities of unique heritage: Moving towards an inclusive, tech-driven future
South Africa’s unique heritage is both a challenge and an opportunity. Its diversity, if embraced and managed well, can be the foundation for innovation.
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Top Women Celebrating 20 years of advancing women in leadership
The Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication celebrated its 20th edition when it was unveiled at the Sandton Convention Centre on 23 September. The highly successful Top Women Conference was the perfect occasion to la
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Embracing AI in HR: What South African SMMEs need to know
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept for Human Resources; it is actively reshaping the field today. For South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) hesitating to adopt this technology,
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Top Women Future of HR conference: Unlocking the new code of work
Taking place on 22–23 October 2025 at Emperors Palace, the two-day conference will gather South Africa’s most influential HR leaders, visionaries, and innovators to explore the pressing questions shaping organisations to
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Top Women Lessons in Leadership: From COO to entrepreneur
When I look back at my career, I see two parallel journeys that often collided and sometimes contradicted each other: a corporate career that spanned over two decades, and the entrepreneurial path I carved out by startin
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Top Women Powering progress: Why female empowerment is the key to South Africa’s energy future
The energy sector has long been a male-dominated industry, not just in South Africa but globally. Yet, as the world shifts towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce, the importance of female empowerment within this
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Topco Media Future of HR Conference: Unlocking the new code of work
This October, the Future of HR Conference 2025 will unlock what it really means to embrace the new code of work.
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Topco Media The blurred lines of online expression in the workplace
Employees can be brand ambassadors, using platforms like LinkedIn to share their professional achievements, highlight the organisation’s successes, and attract new talent.
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Topco Media Standard Bank Top Women Leaders marks 20 years of celebrating women
For two decades we have steadfastly dedicated the pages of Top Women Leaders to celebrating those who have contributed to building a future of equality, empowerment, opportunity, diversity and dignity in our country.
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Top Women Burnout is on a downward trend. How to to keep it that way
One of the key findings from the State of Workplace Burnout Report 2025 is an encouraging one: Burnout is decreasing for the first time in five years, while overall wellbeing increased by a staggering 25%. How does one
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Top Women Can B20 boost the role of women as an engine of global growth?
The phrase “women in business” once evoked images of diversity seminars and feel-good corporate initiatives. Today, that view is as outdated as a fax machine. The role of women has undergone a profound transformation, mo
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Top Women Future-fit & fearless: 3 tips for women in leadership to stay competitive
I had the distinct pleasure of attending the two-day TopWomen Conference this past week, and saying I had an amazing time would be a gross understatement. As we officially enter the last quarter of the year, that familia
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Top Women 5 tips for growing your small business
For many entrepreneurs, starting a business is only the first step. The real challenge lies in scaling it, moving beyond survival into sustained growth. Small businesses are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, yet ma
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Top Women From front desk to MD: How strategic thinking and persistence built a PR career
Reaching the role of Managing Director at 34 is not common. The average age of an employed managing director is 44 years old, with most executives putting in decades before reaching senior leadership. But career timeline
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Top Women Gender parity in the workplace: What still needs to be done?
We’ve been talking about gender equity for decades. We’ve seen pledges, panels, and policies. And yet, here we are in 2025, still asking: why does parity feel so far off? According to the World Economic Forum’s latest Ge
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Top Women The secret to maintaining a solid brand reputation – 5 tips
A brand’s reputation is crucial and often the deciding factor between success and failure. A positive reputation attracts new customers and fosters brand loyalty. Conversely, a negative one can drive potential clients aw
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Topco Media From owning your space to daring to become a success: 7 books with practical tips from inspirational women
By Keshia Africa Over the last ten years, the career landscape for women in entrepreneurship has changed tremendously. Women have single-handedly redefined what modern entrepreneurship looks like, in the world of busines
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Topco Media One in a 100 000: Resolving workplace disputes
By Jessie Taylor South African employees have various options to challenge unfair practices in the workplace, from courts to bargaining councils. One organisation protecting employee rights is the Commission for Concilia
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Topco Media Why risk should inform financial decision making across all three parts of your business
By Carlos Martins When operating an import or export business in South Africa, you could be forgiven for assuming that volatile currency movements are the sum of “risk” that your organisation might face in financial mark
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Topco Media South African Airways renews commitment to women’s empowerment through Standard Bank Top Women partnership
South African Airways (SAA) has proudly rejoined the Standard Bank Top Women partnership, reaffirming its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment and inclusive leadership across the aviation sector.
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Top Women Mentorship as a strategic lever for HR
Mentorship is often spoken about in warm, informal terms, a senior colleague guiding a junior one, a manager offering advice, a professional “paying it forward.” But today, mentorship should not be seen as optional or ad
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Top Women South African Airways renews commitment to women’s empowerment through Standard Bank Top Women partnership
South African Airways (SAA) has proudly rejoined the Standard Bank Top Women partnership, reaffirming its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment and inclusive leadership across the aviation sector. This strategic co
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Top Women The power of purpose: How I’m turning passion into profit, one leader at a time
In the often-chaotic world of entrepreneurship, where the line between work and life blurs and the pressure to “do it all” is immense, finding a sustainable path to success can feel like a myth. Yet, for me, the journey
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Top Women The subtle art of getting started – long shots, momentum and bold, everyday decisions
Building a tech startup from the ground up has taught me many lessons, but the most important one is not a lesson but rather a realisation: The best way to start is simply to start. As women, we can sometimes be hesitant
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Topco Media South Africa’s best managed companies revealed in landmark 15th edition
The 15th edition of Top500: South Africa’s Best Managed Companies is due to be released in the final quarter of 2025. This prestigious annual B2B publication features companies that are top of their game, and sector, pre
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Topco Media How to hire the right staff members for your SME
By Vanessa Rogers In the delicate scaling phase of a small to medium-sized business, the entrepreneur at the helm needs to surrender to the reality that it is no longer possible to continue doing everything alone. But is
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Topco Media Is B-BBEE now a deal-breaker in M&A?
By Ginen Moodley Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is no longer a side issue in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – however, the answer to whether it is a true deal-breaker depends on how you look at it. Lega
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Topco Media Practical tips to take control of your finances
By Jessie Taylor With economic pressures mounting and the 2025 Budget reshaping household finances, creating and maintaining a smart budget is essential. From rising inflation and VAT changes to wage stagnation, many Sou
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Top Women 5 women business leaders – blazing the trail on the African continent
African women are increasingly asserting their presence in business leadership, bridging historic divides and rewriting norms. These five exceptional women have emerged across sectors, each transforming their fields and
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Top Women 6 Lessons I’ve learned about growing a small business
When I started my first business, I believed growth was only about getting more clients, scaling faster, and automating as soon as possible. Years later, after building companies both successfully and unsuccessfully, I’v
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Top Women From freezer to table in 10 minutes – Home Bao’s tasty frozen dumplings
“I believe dumplings are not just a treat that you have in the restaurant. It is something that we can change in the South African freezer. It will be your new freezer staple because it is convenient, healthy, and tasty.
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Top Women Women in tech: from representation to real empowerment
Despite greater awareness and growing initiatives, women remain underrepresented across the technology industry both in South Africa and worldwide. From the classroom to the boardroom, structural and cultural barriers co
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Topco Media Two decades for an overnight success: 8 lessons for entrepreneurs
By Tara Turkington Being a woman entrepreneur takes courage, resilience and single-minded focus in a world that rarely makes it easy. I started Flow Communications 20 years ago when I had no job (necessity is the mother
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Topco Media The theory of constraints and growing your small business
By Magdaleen Scott Starting a small business is a significant milestone; however, the transition to scaling it presents a unique set of challenges that many entrepreneurs often underestimate. While South African visionar
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Topco Media The importance of exports for SA agriculture’s long-term growth
By Wandile Sihlobo We do not emphasise enough the critical role of exports in driving South Africa’s agricultural growth. If one looks at the past three decades, this sector has more than doubled in value and volume. In
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Topco Media Battle for the best talent: Wellness as your winning card
By Sue Ramauthar In today’s fiercely competitive talent landscape, a fundamental truth is emerging for companies: a great company culture is no longer just a desirable add-on; it’s a critical strategic imperative. At t
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Top Women All set for the Standard Bank Top Women Conference
The Standard Bank Top Women Conference, South Africa’s premier gender empowerment platform, returns to the Sandton Convention Centre from 22 to 23 September under the bold theme: “Her Power. Africa’s Future”. Now in its
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Top Women Employee wellness at the heart of attracting and retaining talent
In today’s fiercely competitive talent landscape, a fundamental truth is emerging for companies: a great company culture is no longer just a desirable add-on; it’s a critical strategic imperative. At the heart of this e
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Top Women How collaboration and inclusion drive excellence across industries
It’s 2025. Do we still need to be having conversations about “women in the workplace”? It’s a question that I’m often asked and as a woman in a senior role in the hospitality sector, the answer is a resounding “yes”. Wom
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Top Women Lead like a woman – Why empathy, intuition and grit win every time
Stepping into a leadership role in the Accountancy world was never going to be easy. It’s an industry known for precision, performance, and pressure, and one that is still largely male-dominated. I’ve sat at boardroom ta
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Topco Media Leadership and innovation in tech
By Thulani Dube, Head of Innovation and Advancement, Cornerstone Institute While noticeable strides have been taken to drive inclusivity and gender parity within the technology industry, we have to continually ask ourse
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Topco Media Rachel Kolisi to deliver keynote address at Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2025
The Standard Bank Top Women Conference, South Africa’s premier gender empowerment platform, returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 22–23 September under the bold theme: “Her Power. Africa’s Future.” Now in its ninth
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Topco Media 12 tips for becoming solutions focused
By Lynn Vermaak, Chief Imaginations Officer at Aha Training & Development When did you last think about ‘the way you think’? How has your thinking led you to greater success, performance or not? Are your thoughts mainly
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Top Women 9 time management and productivity tips for women entrepreneurs
When it comes to being a productive entrepreneur, achieving business goals and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is key. By implementing effective strategies for task management, being able to prioritise while kee
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Top Women Future of HR Awards 2025: Celebrating the architects of tomorrow’s workplaces
Every business leader knows the truth but rarely says it out loud: people are the hardest part of business. Machines don’t burn out. Spreadsheets don’t resign. Systems don’t quietly disengage. But your people? They deter
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Top Women The art of networking: Building meaningful business connections and partnerships
Running a business – and a small business in particular – can be an isolated and lonely enterprise. For many women entrepreneurs the opportunities to reach out for support can be limited, or they don’t know where to star
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Top Women The power of resilience: Unlocking success for women entrepreneurs in South Africa
South African female entrepreneurs remain powerful catalysts for economic growth and social change. Despite facing many hurdles like limited access to funding, societal expectations, and balancing family life, these wome
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Topco Media 5 strategies to scale your business
“Standard scaling advice is: build systems, hire smart, watch your cash flow. But after years of helping founders navigate exponential growth, I’ve discovered that sustainable scaling requires something deeper than just
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Topco Media Future of HR Awards 2025: Celebrating the architects of tomorrow’s workplaces
“We’re not just handing out trophies. We’re shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes who manage the most unpredictable, complicated, and vital aspect of any organisation – its human capital.”
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Topco Media Narrowing workplace gender bias needs strong leadership
“PWC’s recent insights into gender equity, released in March this year, highlight significant gender empowerment gaps globally, and in previous years have honed in on South Africa, where men remain more empowered in the
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Top Women Decoding social styles within teams: Embracing diversity
When it comes to effective leadership, the old adage “treat others how you want to be treated” might need an upgrade. Instead, try this: “treat and engage with others how they want to be treated.” Understanding what driv
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Top Women Innovation and adaptation: 8 lessons for building your business
There was a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey when the tables turned, and I found myself transitioning from the person seeking guidance to the one being sought out for advice, insights, and expertise. Suddenly
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Top Women Reimagining gender parity and fair pay in the workplace
On 9 August, as a South African nation, we celebrated Women’s Day. This period is always an apt opportunity for us to take stock of the progress made to date in affording women the freedoms and privileges which they prev
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Top Women Workplace wellness: managing mental health, burnout, and toxic positivity
The modern workplace is more demanding than ever, with intense deadlines, a flood of emails, and the constant expectation to maintain a positive attitude – sometimes at the expense of authenticity. While optimism has its
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Topco Media Sanlam, Sasol and SARS among 2025 Nedbank Top Empowerment Award winners
The prestigious Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2025 took centre stage on the night of 31 July 2025, celebrating the exceptional individuals, companies, and organisations driving transformation and empowerment acro
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Topco Media 3 ways to incorporate micro-wellness into your day
“Whether you’re a manager trying to energise your team, or an individual looking for balance, remember, small steps, done often, create lasting change. So, take a stretch break right now — your spine will thank you late
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Topco Media ‘When women lead, everyone rises’ – Lessons on entrepreneurship
“Whether you’re just beginning your journey as a small business owner or navigating the nuances of scaling, here are a few key lessons that I believe every woman entrepreneur should hold close.”
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Topco Media We all procrastinate – what’s the impact?
“Understanding these patterns is the vital first step towards regaining control and living with greater purpose. As we move forward, the focus shifts to action.”
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Top Women Honouring women in IT who create opportunity for others
In the IT industry women are stepping up, gaining more visibility, and building influence, and mentorship is becoming more than just career advice – it’s a form of advocacy. For Carmen Hargroves, Corporate Director at Zi
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Top Women Smart scaling: 6 actionable strategies for expanding sustainably
Hey there, fellow entrepreneur! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either thinking about scaling your business or are already knee-deep in the process. Trust me, I’ve been in your shoes. Transitioning from a job
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Top Women The legacy of lasting impact: It’s about the trust, not just the tech
Lourandi Kriel, CEO of Sweepsouth In an era increasingly defined by rapidly evolving technology, it’s easy to equate good leadership with a cold, calculated approach to maximising profits. This trend can lead to the beli
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Top Women What’s your story? – rise above the competition with a compelling storytelling strategy
Imagine watching a YouTube video of a business woman selling her range of handmade ceramic dishes talking about how beautiful they are, how they can be used and giving the price range. Then watching another video on Inst
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Topco Media Delivery tech helps SA navigate infrastructure challenges
“Delivery management software plays a critical role in optimising logistics operations, improving route efficiency, and enhancing visibility. By streamlining these processes, businesses can achieve tangible benefits.”
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Topco Media 87% of executives say reputation is the biggest risk – Here’s how to manage it
By Prenade Makumborenga, Communications Consultant at Definition A brand’s reputation is crucial and often the deciding factor between success and failure. A positive reputation attracts new customers and fosters brand
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Topco Media Revolutionising tax season: SARS introduces express access e-filing for 2025
“Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex economy and tightening public finances, this year’s tax season is set to be one of the most efficient in recent memory.”
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Top Women 5 strategies for new leaders to navigate the first six months
You’ve worked hard to get that promotion to become a leader within your team or company. But now what? Becoming a leader can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Exciting because you are finally in the role you
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Top Women Balancing business and life: prioritising emotional and mental wellbeing
Female entrepreneurs, particularly those juggling multiple roles as partners, mothers, and business leaders, often face unique challenges that can significantly test their emotional and mental resilience. From a personal
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Top Women Innovation in the workplace – Cultivating an environment where creativity and new ideas flourish
Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organisation, driving growth, efficiency, and a competitive edge. Yet fostering an environment where creativity and new ideas flourish is often easier said than done. Innovat
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Top Women Yolanda Cuba: Leading Africa’s digital transformation and expansion
In boardrooms, on global panels, and at the heart of high-impact leadership, Yolanda Zoleka Cuba is synonymous with transformation. From her early rise as one of the youngest CEOs on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange to he
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Topco Media Africa Tech Digital Transformation Award winner: Etapath’s Co-Founder on making transport more accessible
By Koketso Mamabolo In just five years Etapath went from manual internal process to building an in-house tool which evolved into client-facing, digital-first, centralised tech solution. Their digital transformation journ
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Topco Media From HSBC to Binance: Hannes Wessels on leading Africa’s crypto rise under Richard Teng’s vision
They’ve declared bitcoin dead 53 times but it keeps getting stronger each time, says Hannes Wessels, General Manager of South Africa for Binance, which boasts the world’s most prominent blockchain ecosystem. In this fasc
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Topco Media Balancing progress and protection: How restraint of trade safeguards South Africa’s workforce and innovation
By Jessie Taylor In a fast-paced, competitive economy such as South Africa’s, where knowledge and intellectual property often determine an organisation’s value, the concept of restraint of trade remains a cornerstone of
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Topco Media 3 ways to use events to boost your organisation’s reach and revenue
By Koketso Mamabolo Events such as business conferences, masterclasses, and product launches are excellent ways to position your brand at the forefront of your industry, increasing brand awareness, generating leads and s
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Top Women Africa’s true wealth: Why investing in people is the most sustainable strategy we have
When we talk about sustainability, we often think of climate, energy, and conservation. And while those are critical pillars, there’s one resource we don’t talk about enough: people. In particular, the untapped, underest
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Top Women Boost your wellbeing with Micro-Wellness
For corporate employees, spending long hours at a desk, chasing deadlines or trying to meet performance demands, time for movement and health can often be seen as something that happens outside the office — a gym sessio
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Top Women Powering Futures: Why women must be central to Africa’s green energy agenda
Energy powers cities. But people, especially women, power futures. Until women are central to Africa’s energy agenda, our progress remains only half-illuminated. Today, our continent stands at a crossroads of two transfo
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Top Women Women redefining healthcare logistics and access in emerging markets
Women are playing a key role in transforming healthcare logistics across sub-Saharan Africa and other emerging markets. As demand for essential medicines grows, more women are taking on leadership roles, working as commu
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Topco Media Help them dream big like Bezos: How to encourage innovation in the workplace
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Topco Media Leading with Heart in the Age of AI
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Topco Media Success, innovation and productivity: The importance of employee engagement
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Topco Media Two decades of celebrating success: Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication hits 20 year milestone
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Top Women Socio-corporate silencing: how to rise above it
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication hits 20 year milestone
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Top Women The triple S – 3 key steps to creating an effective business plan
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Top Women Your business pitch to potential stakeholders – 4 tips on how to shine
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Topco Media ‘Success without people is empty’ – Africa Tech Founder of the Year Oscar Molaba
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Topco Media South Africa’s business elite: This is your moment to shine
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Topco Media Triple S: The simplest business plan ever
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Top Women Constructive insights for growing a small business
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Top Women From start-up to success: 8 lessons from a woman entrepreneur
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Top Women Leading with purpose – lessons from a South African woman entrepreneur
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Top Women Strong teams, soft skills: The new rules of leadership
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Top Women 3 take-home tips for women aspiring for the C-suite
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Top Women 4 key strategies to amplify your company’s social impact
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Top Women A holistic approach – The best approach to employee wellbeing
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Top Women DENISE SONNY – a commitment to social impact and sustainable transformation
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Topco Media Bold leadership needed to close Africa’s AI gap
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Topco Media One team, many locations: Building trust in remote teams
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Topco Media When less is more – why more South Africans are choosing to downsize their homes
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Topco Media Creating waves of change for women in mining and transport: Young achiever of the year Nerissa Chegwidden
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Topco Media Entries close soon – Nedbank Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2025
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Top Women 4 powerful ways you can use your mindset to your advantage
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Top Women Breaking barriers, building legacies – The strategic rise of women in South African business
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Top Women How employers can deal with bullying in the workplace
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Top Women Planting the seeds of success – Entrepreneurial wisdom from one woman to another
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Topco Media Award-winning impact: Oceana Group, Top Empowered Business of the Year
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Topco Media Building tomorrow at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025
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Topco Media Empowering South Africa’s youth
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Topco Media Fixed-term contracts: Balancing flexibility with fairness in the workplace
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Top Women After winning or being a finalist for an award – what next?
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Top Women DEI in the workplace: When you walk the talk, everyone thrives
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Top Women From quiet quitting to angry quitting – why the change?
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Top Women Mentorship – Opening new doors for younger women to walk through
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Topco Media Discovery Green and Sasol launch Ampli Energy: A game-changer for South Africa’s renewable energy landscape
By Jessie Taylor A pioneering renewable energy platform designed to democratise access to green power for South African businesses has been launched. Discovery Green and Sasol unveiled platform Ampli Energy, in a joint v
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Topco Media Student to entrepreneur: Eight lessons from the first 5 years of business
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Topco Media How to avoid the debt trap as a young professional
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Topco Media How to leverage winning or being a finalist for an award
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Top Women Healthy mind. Healthy body. How emotional wellbeing positively influences your physical health
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Top Women Placing the wellbeing of the organisation’s employees at the centre
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Top Women The heart of my why – 5 start-up business tips from Khabonina Mnguni – Winner of the Gauteng Standard Bank EmpowHER award
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Top Women The quiet power of mentorship on the leadership journey
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Topco Media Organisations big and small celebrated at the 7th annual Africa Tech Week Awards
On the evening of 3 June 2025 we celebrated excellence in tech at the 7th annual Africa Tech Week Awards. The awards were opened with a keynote address delivered by Hon. Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digi
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Topco Media Mentorship beyond career advice: The quiet power of mentorship on the leadership journey
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Topco Media South Africa’s Gen Z workforce: Are we setting our youth up for success?
By Lyndy van den Barselaar Commemorated annually on 16 June, Youth Day is a powerful reminder of the responsibility South Africa holds to invest in its next generation of leaders. Yet, as Generation Z (those born between
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Topco Media Youth employability in South Africa
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Top Women 3 ways that elevating empowerment can positively impact your business
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Top Women The need to elevate younger female voices
After decades of working in a leadership position, I’ve witnessed firsthand how transformational it can be when organisations genuinely embrace the perspectives of their younger female employees. Yet too often, I see the
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Top Women Turning academic achievement into career momentum
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Top Women “You can’t be brave if you aren’t scared, so do it even if you’re scared”- Abigail Visage
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Topco Media How to expand your companies’ social impact
By Sam Gqomo, Director, Womandla Global Network In today’s world, companies are increasingly recognising the importance of not only generating profit but also making a positive impact on society. As a social entrepreneur
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Topco Media Staying innovative and relevant in competitive markets
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Topco Media Turning a tip into millions: Y-Brand Founder Kabelo Ncholo
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Topco Media Youth Empowerment: South Africa’s most critical investment in the age of AI
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Top Women 4 ways to prioritise employee mental health – it’s good for business
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Top Women Artificial Intelligence – a potential game changer in inclusive recruitment
By Archana Arakkal, machine learning engineer at Synthesis Technologies While many South African women find it challenging to access positions in the ICT sector in general, the recent interest in artificial intelligence
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Top Women Board diversity – a significant step towards better oversight and decision-making
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Top Women Colour-full leadership: Empowering women through intentional inclusion
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Topco Media Africa Tech Week Awards 2025 finalists announced – Celebrate innovation in style!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding finalists for the Africa Tech Week Awards 2025 – a celebration of excellence, innovation, and impact in South Africa’s dynamic tech ecosystem. Join us for an unforgettable even
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Topco Media Building Africa’s future: The time for action is now
By Dr Terence G Sibiya The UN Economic Development in Africa report, released earlier this year, considers what African economies can do to strengthen resilience to trade risks caused by interconnected shocks across poli
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Topco Media Meaningful enterprise development: What does it mean-and where are we in South Africa?
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Top Women 8 lessons from the frontlines of leadership
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Top Women Key roadblocks entrepreneurs face when building their businesses
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Top Women Put your hand up – why businesses enter awards
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Top Women The value of mentorship as a tool for growth
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Topco Media Africa’s renewable energy leaders: Looking towards an energy secure continent
By Jessie Taylor As the global community intensifies efforts to combat climate change, several African nations are emerging as frontrunners in renewable energy and green innovation. South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco,
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Topco Media Imtiaz Sooliman – Gift of the Givers: Practicing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on a global scale
By Fiona Wakelin “Best among people are those who benefit mankind” Early days Beginning his humanitarian work in Mozambique during the 1990s, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman raised significant funds in just five days to provide bor
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Topco Media It’s just good business – this is why businesses enter awards
By Koketso Mamabolo When we watch awards ceremonies we see the flashing lights, red carpets and dazzling attire. We see the celebrations, hear the acceptance speech and debate who we think should’ve won. But why do peopl
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Topco Media Overcoming talent scarcity: How South African businesses can overcome the skills shortage
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Top Women A new chapter in parental leave: South Africa sets the pace in Africa
South Africa has taken a bold step towards gender equality in parenting with a landmark High Court judgement that could transform how families experience the arrival of a child. In a move that positions the country as a
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Top Women Achieving gender empowerment: build nurturing cultures, instead of ticking checklists
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Top Women Bold and fearless – the power behind the women-led agency Faith & Fear
With a mission centered on enabling South Africans to act boldly in the face of uncertainty, the ‘growth hacking’ agency Faith & Fear provides innovative solutions and tailored marketing and advertising strategies that f
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Top Women The scaling trajectory – the growth goal of South African small businesses
Starting a small business is a significant milestone; however, the transition to scaling it presents a unique set of challenges that many entrepreneurs often underestimate. While South African visionaries aspire to trans
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Topco Media Be in the middle of the action: Why you need to attend a tech conference
By Topco Marketing The tech industry in Africa is buzzing with innovation but how can you get involved in this dynamic ecosystem? Whether you’re a B2B startup, multinational corporation, investor, policymaker, or academi
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Topco Media Empowering ourselves: The past is past but the future is not here yet!
By Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State After World War II, in a new age of empire, great powers aimed to carve up the planet and nations pledged to create a more equal and law-abiding
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Topco Media Five ways to green your home on a budget
By Jessie Taylor As homeowners battle rising energy costs and increasing power outages, many turn to energy solutions such as generators and inverters. While these may keep the lights running, they still come with a cost
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Topco Media From start-up to scaling: The growth goal of South African small businesses
By Magdaleen Scott, Managing Director at KVD Communications Starting a small business is a significant milestone; however, the transition to scaling it presents a unique set of challenges that many entrepreneurs often un
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Top Women Rooted in legacy: Rural women entrepreneurs cultivating change in South Africa
In South Africa, rural women are doing more than farming, they’re cultivating change. With little more than resilience and inherited vision, many of us are redefining what entrepreneurship looks like outside urban boardr
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Top Women Turning a passion for nursing into a successful, sustainable business
Cleopatra Van Ster took her passion and 21 years of experience in nursing to embark on her entrepreneurship journey seven years ago. She started her business Nurseit Primary and Occupational Healthcare Services with one
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Top Women Why people-centred businesses are the most diverse – and the most powerful
The true power of diversity lies in rehumanising business. It begins when companies look beyond compliance or representation and choose to centre the very people who make success possible: employees, communities, and cus
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Top Women Women entrepreneurs redefining the hospitality revolution
From the vibrant streets of Soweto to the scenic estates of Cape Town, women across South Africa are reshaping the hospitality and beverage landscape with innovation, resilience, and cultural pride. In Gauteng and the We
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Topco Media Let’s debate about BEE – but with respect and nation-building responsibility
By Tshediso Matona (Commissioner: B-BBEE Commission) For me as the Commissioner for Black Economic Empowerment, a positive factor of the current sharp spotlight on BEE is the louder and widening conversation ensuing in t
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Topco Media Leveraging the full spectrum of human potential: The representation of women in STEM
By Dr Mmaki Jantjies As we celebrate Freedom month, it is important to acknowledge the progress made in ensuring the economic participation of women in South Africa, particularly in the STEM sector (science, technology,
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Topco Media Partnerships that connect people and uplift communities
At VEA Road Maintenance and Civils, roads do more than connect cities — they connect people, create opportunities, and uplift entire communities. The company’s exceptional growth and success are built on invaluable partn
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Top Women Building a team of leaders – The impact of a coaching culture
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Top Women How to develop a solutions focused mindset – 10 tips
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Top Women Understanding what is quiet quitting and its impact in the workplace
Have you noticed that the “lights are on but no one’s at home” for some of your staff? Quiet quitting is the new workplace buzzword, and although it seems like a resignation, it instead describes a fight against the hust
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Top Women VEA Road Maintenance and Civils – Partnerships that connect people and uplift communities
At VEA Road Maintenance and Civils, roads do more than connect cities — they connect people, create opportunities, and uplift entire communities. The company’s exceptional growth and success are built on invaluable partn
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Top Women 7 opportunities to improve your creative IQ
Creativity means different things to different people. Whether you define it as the ability to make beautiful things, connecting the dots or dreaming up brilliant ideas, it is a skill that will stand you in good stead if
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Top Women Introducing One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel – Where luxury meets Arts and design
The Executive Apartment Hotel Group proudly announces the grand opening of its latest prestigious development – One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel developed by the leading developer Tricolt Developments – set to welc
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Top Women Movement is the best medicine
As we age, prioritising movement and building muscle strength becomes more than just a tool for fitness – it is crucial for sustaining independence and overall wellbeing. Recognising that movement is medicine, and that i
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Top Women The resilience required to build and grow as a woman entrepreneur
The journey of entrepreneurship is never linear, and for women in business, the challenges are often compounded by the added pressures of navigating traditionally male-dominated industries. The road to building a resil
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Topco Media Changes to the labour policies
By Jessie Taylor Nedlac proposals signal major overhaul of labour laws in South Africa South Africa is on the brink of its most comprehensive labour law reform in decades, following the conclusion of extensive negotiatio
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Topco Media Join the digital revolution at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025!
By Topco Marketing When: 3-4 June 2025 Where: Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town Are you ready to lead the digital evolution and turn tech into power ? The countdown is on for Sentech Africa Tech Week 2025, and t
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Topco Media The greatest? Gerda Steyn’s great run to the top
By Koketso Mamabolo One day a 24-year-old quantity surveyor from the Free State laced up her takkies to join a running a club in Dubai. She was hoping to meet people and make friends. Little did Gerda Steyn know that she
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Topco Media AI and the law
By Jessie Taylor The AI advantage: Combating financial fraud in South Africa’s digital economy In an era where the digital economy is rapidly evolving, South Africa is witnessing both remarkable advancements in financial
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Topco Media Dr Reuel J. Khoza on leadership and democracy
By Fiona Wakelin & Koketso Mamabolo Archimedes said if you give him a big enough lever he could lift the earth. It’s all about leverage. If you find the right point, and the right lever, you can move anything. And with t
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Topco Media EmpowHER is back in Gauteng!
By Topco Marketing The Standard Bank EmpowHER conference is landing in the heart of South Africa’s business capital. If you are a female entrepreneur in Gauteng, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Set to take
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Topco Media From idea to impact: How to create meaningful wellness initiatives
By Sue Ramauthar Employee wellness is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business imperative. Human Resources professionals are being increasingly tasked with finding meaningful ways to support staff health, engagement,
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Top Women Gauteng, it’s your time to EmpowHER!
The Standard Bank EmpowHER conference is landing in the heart of South Africa’s business capital. If you are a female entrepreneur in Gauteng, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. EmpowHER Gauteng 2025 is more t
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Top Women How to innovate with what you already have
In fast-changing times we must become more than creative to keep business going. Business leaders must strike the fine balance between keeping existing customers happy while also reacting to changes in the environment ar
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Top Women Meet Miskyah Toth, CEO, Business Directive Contract Services
Miskyah Toth founded Business Directive Development Group (Pty) Ltd in 2012; eight years later an opportunity arose to purchase a contract with a leading South African online retailer. At that stage, more than 250 peopl
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Top Women Needle in a haystack? How to hire the right staff members for your SME
In the delicate scaling phase of a small to medium-sized business, the entrepreneur at the helm needs to surrender to the reality that it is no longer possible to continue doing everything alone. But is it possible to hi
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Topco Media A new era for South Africa’s legal sector: Proactively embracing the Legal Sector Code
“The debate around the amendments to the Legal Sector Codes is important, but it must also consider the spirit and intent behind the legislation. True transformation requires a deliberate effort to diversify supplier bas
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Topco Media AI-powered corporate governance: Technology’s trailblazing role
“As a qualified lawyer and the Head of Business Development at a technology company specialising in AI-powered legal tech solutions, I have witnessed first-hand how technology has influenced this aspect of business. “
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Topco Media Are you conquering your work week?
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Topco Media Miskyah Toth, CEO, Business Directive Contract Services
“Your greatest achievements often align with your greatest challenges.” BDCS is your all-in-one workforce management partner, specialising in the supply chain and logistics sector. We provide efficient, cost-effective
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Top Women 10 steps to excellence and firm boundaries for women leaders
For South African women stepping into or already navigating leadership roles, excelling and establishing firm boundaries are crucial for their success and the well-being of their teams. Drawing from global best practices
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Top Women Intervals and interventions: The businesswoman’s guide to balance and brilliance
Over the past five years, topics like mental health, mindfulness, and burnout have taken center stage and for good reason. The Harvard Business Review reports that “burnout affects nearly 50% of top-performing profession
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Top Women The IoDSA – Developing female leaders, education and purpose
“We are delighted to share that the IoDSA has been awarded the prestigious Business of the Year title at the Standard Bank Top Women Awards”. The Institute of Directors South Africa made this announcement after they rece
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Top Women There is no substitute for confidence and self-belief in business
Starting a business in a country that is consistently ranked among the most unequal in the world takes a certain amount of courage. It also requires a healthy dose of business acumen, industry experience, funding, person
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Topco Media Africa’s tech revolution needs you – come forge connections, influence policy and accelerate growth
From AI-driven healthcare to blockchain-powered financial inclusion, the continent is rewriting its narrative as a global tech powerhouse. But to sustain this momentum, collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue a
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By Daniel Makoni, Managing Director of wCyber There is little doubt in anyone’s mind that the market today is challenging. Companies are looking for the competitive advantage, customers are trying to get more for less,
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Topco Media The customer is always right… right?
By Louise Botha – Recruitment Specialist Customer satisfaction is the ultimate success in business. A happy customer is a returning customer. You will get repeat business, good reviews, and recommendations which all grow
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Topco Media Understanding employer rights in South Africa
By Jessie Taylor The South African labour law ensures that employers and employees clearly understand their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. While much attention is often given to employee rights, it is equa
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The Executive Apartment Hotel Group proudly announces the grand opening of its latest prestigious development – One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel developed by the leading developer Tricolt Developments – set to welc
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Top Women Scaling with soul: 9 lessons I’ve learned as a woman entrepreneur
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Top Women Thriving as a woman entrepreneur: 6 principles to shape your path
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Top Women Empowering voices the key to gender equity and DEI in the workplace
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Top Women Networking: the key to your growth as an entrepreneur
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Top Women Understanding procrastination: Triggers and its impact on productivity
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Top Women Holidays: Stress-free tips for women to navigate festivities with tranquillity
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Top Women 10 business success tips from leading women entrepreneurs
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Top Women Why entering awards should be part of your business strategy
The best benefit of being an award-winning business comes from the very principles which create award-winning businesses. An award-winning business is a great place to work at, a place that delivers an outstanding custom
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Top Women Dr Gloria Tshukudu: An inspiring trailblazer in reconstructive surgery
Dr Gloria Tshukudu has distinguished herself as a pioneer in the healthcare profession, becoming the first black woman to qualify as a reconstructive and plastic surgeon in South Africa in 2013. We caught up with her to
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Top Women Empowering the next generation: Why it starts with us
As leaders, our diverse experiences enable us to provide mentorship, access opportunities, and challenge biases that hinder young people. By fostering inclusive workplaces where innovation and growth can thrive, we help
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Top Women Heart-leadership: A new paradigm for empowering youth
At Chrysalis Academy, in the Cape, we believe the world needs Heart-Leaders – those who lead with empathy, authenticity, and a deep commitment to holistic development. Heart-leadership is grounded in the belief that true
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Top Women Women in leadership – 4 ways we can move from progress to parity
We need to empower women by assigning them high-impact projects, enabling them to showcase their skills and potential, and not be dismissed due to preconceived notions and unconscious biases.
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Top Women Cultivating inclusive leadership: How diversity drives innovation in business
By Danise Smit: Customer Experience Director at RS South Africa As the world increasingly embraces globalisation, South African businesses are uniquely positioned to lead in innovation through their embrace of diversity.
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Top Women Keeping my team and myself motivated
In a recent masterclass with top female leaders, I spoke about the idea of “Psychological Hungers” – the core needs that drive our motivation. I believe there are three primary motivators: structure, recognition, and sti
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Conference: Unlocking opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Africa and beyond
Topco Media, in partnership with Standard Bank, will once again host one of the most prestigious businesswomen’s conferences on the continent. The highly anticipated Standard Bank Top Women Conference will take place on
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Top Women The resilience hack: Letting your people know they matter can boost your business
Off the back of research I conducted in corporate South Africa during the pandemic and beyond, I have noted five helpful reflections for relationships based on five specific behaviours – consistency, fairness, appreciati
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Top Women A lawyer’s greatest lesson – the ripple effect of kindness
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of law, the qualities of empathy and compassion are often overshadowed by the pursuit of career growth. Yet, these very qualities are foundational to the true success of any lawyer.
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Top Women Empowering women in leadership while driving the renewable energy shift in South Africa
As industries evolve, it is critical that we address systemic gender disparities, fostering environments where women not only participate but lead. One sector where this shift is most needed and visible is renewable ener
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Top Women How Rachel Kolisi balances it all
When you live the kind of busy life Rachel Kolisi lives you’re going to be asked a lot about ‘balance’. How do you do it? Where do you find the time? A friend offered a thought to Rachel on a walk which looks at the ques
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Top Women Tech entrepreneurship – Addressing job market mismatches in South Africa
As we look to the future, it’s clear that female entrepreneurs in tech have the power to impact South Africa’s unemployment rate significantly. By creating innovative solutions and building scalable businesses, women can
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Top Women Celebrating and encouraging women in STEM
Part of the journey to changing the perception of the value that women have brought to STEM fields is publicising and familiarising ourselves with women who have been leaders and made an impact as inspiration for women a
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Top Women Climbing to new heights – Saray Khumalo
Accidental mountaineer, Guinness World record holder, transformational coach and author, Saray Khumalo is truly inspirational – and when I contacted her to ask if she was available to write an article or be interviewed,
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Top Women Empowering gender inclusion and success in the energy industry
Women account for only a fraction of executive positions in South Africa’s energy sector, despite having the skills and expertise to excel. This disparity underscores the importance of creating inclusive environments tha
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Top Women The Top Women Awards celebrate 21 Years of gender empowerment! Entries now open
This prestigious event has become a beacon for recognising organisations leading the way in gender reform, as well as female leaders and advocates for inclusion.
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Top Women How embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion can drive business growth in South Africa
By fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), South African businesses can future-proof themselves, ensuring they are better prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern mark
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Top Women Prestigious women’s conference can open doors for your business and career
The Standard Bank Top Women 2024 conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain actionable insights, network with industry leaders, and drive your success. Early bird registration is now open. Secure your spot tod
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Top Women South Africa’s Top 10 women business leaders over 50
A number of South African women have been ranked among the Forbes 50 Over 50 List of Africa’s Female Powerhouses. The first-time list aims to highlight female leaders older than 50 across all sectors who are scaling newe
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Top Women Women in Compliance: Pioneers of change and empowerment
In the compliance sector, women have made groundbreaking strides, emerging as trailblazers in a profession renowned for its high pressure, stress, and intricate hurdles. Their journeys not only reshape the compliance lan
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Top Women Daring greatly in business: A personal journey
Daring greatly in business isn’t a one-time act – it’s a way of being. It’s about showing up, even when we’re scared, and choosing courage over comfort, time and time again. It’s about believing in ourselves and in those
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Top Women Navigating the landscape: Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in South Africa
“Despite significant strides made in advancing gender equality, women entrepreneurs in South Africa continue to face numerous obstacles that hinder their growth and success.”
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Top Women Representation in leadership roles is key to inspiring women professionals
Zanele Ngema is a director at CKR Consulting Engineers. She shares her insights on succeeding in a male-dominated field and climbing the ladder at one of the biggest engineering companies in South Africa with a global fo
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Top Women The hospitality industry – offering gender empowerment and career advancement
Hospitality and tourism offer massive potential to upskill women and help improve their social and economic standing. While there’s still work to be done, here are some of the reasons why I believe these industries play
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Top Women 6 ways to advance gender empowerment in business
As we continue to advance gender empowerment, let us all commit to being agents of change, paving the way for the next generation of women leaders to rise, thrive, and succeed, writes Denga Mabuda, Accounts Payable Spec
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Top Women A legacy like no other – Dr Anna Mokgokong’s selfless journey of hope and care
A renowned entrepreneur, humble and selfless, Dr Mokgokong, a Standard Bank Top Women Lifetime Achiever Award winner, joining the likes of Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, is an eternal opti
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Top Women Driving gender empowerment in the workplace: A blueprint for sustainable change
At SAWIL, we strongly believe in the principle of “Lift As You Rise.” This means that as we advance in our careers, it is our responsibility to advocate not only for ourselves but also for those who come after us. By lif
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Top Women The simplest business plan ever
Business owners who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed need a simple structure that they can remember and review off the top of their heads. The following structure requires that a business owner reviews the entire busines
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Top Women Empowering women in business: A blueprint for success
Gender empowerment is not just about achieving equality; it is about unlocking the full potential of every individual within the organisation. By fostering mentorship, encouraging women to take opportunities, and ensurin
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Top Women Entrepreneur shines as 2023 winner of the Top Women EmpowHER award, KZN
This year the EmpowHER Development Series continued with events taking place in Cape Town on 23 May and in Gauteng on 25 July.The third and final leg will be on Thursday, 12 September at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Umhlanga
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Top Women Serving with intention: Sorbet salon owner Sharon Dikgale’s inspiring story
“My approach is to treat my staff with respect, integrity, and give them the tools to approach their work with pride – to serve our guests from the heart.”
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Top Women Uniting for change – strategic and innovative partnerships key to growing South Africa’s chartered accounting profession
Strategic and innovative partnerships, such as the one between AWCA and Milpark, play a crucial role in overcoming the socio-economic and academic barriers creating blockages and preventing African women from becoming CA
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Top Women 6 ways to narrow the gender gap in tech
Women remain significantly underrepresented in the tech industry, a notably pronounced trend in South Africa. Despite high unemployment rates, 77% of South African firms have difficulty filling key tech positions, and wo
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Top Women Creating a supportive network where women help each other thrive
I would say that gender empowerment is a powerful force but importantly, that it begins with the everyday acts of support and encouragement among women.
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Top Women From ‘why women? to ‘why not women?’ – A business imperative for inclusive, sustainable organisations
I would say that gender empowerment is a powerful force but importantly, that it begins with the everyday acts of support and encouragement among women.
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Top Women Empowering women through better digital experiences: Bridging the gap between promise and practice
“Access to education, career opportunities, and communities of support have all been amplified through digital means. However, the promise of empowerment through technology is not always realised. Despite advancements, t
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Top Women Promoting gender equality in the workplace
“The world of work, historically dominated by men, has undergone significant change, with women breaking glass ceilings in every field and demonstrating excellence in leadership, innovation and resilience. However, gende
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Top Women 30 years of democracy: Women in renewable energy
“South Africa’s commitment to renewable energy has not only been a response to the global call for sustainable development but also a strategic move to address the country’s socio-economic challenges.”
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Top Women How to project manage your way to success
Here we give you five steps you can take to make your project a success.
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Top Women 6 ways to identify a true expert marketing partner for your business
In this cutthroat arena, the right digital marketing strategy and choosing a vetted paid media partner can be the difference between success and countless missed opportunities.
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Top Women How capabilities building can bring about social and economic change
Addressing skills gaps is a good first step towards identifying how to affect change. But how do you go beyond a transfer of knowledge, and actually shift behaviour?
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Top Women Passing the torch – the importance of mentoring young females to be our future leaders
There is a responsibility we bear as female leaders to not only make room where we are but to open new doors for younger women to walk through. There is no excuse for gatekeeping, particularly when we have experienced th
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Top Women Who is finding the right people for you?
You’re the director of a big corporate seeking to fill a couple of the high-level positions that you have openings for. Want to find the right people to work for you? Read on for reasons to partner with an executive sear
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Top Women The impact of AI on talent acquisition and employee development: revolutionising HR practices
Embracing AI-powered tools and platforms can empower HR professionals to navigate the evolving landscape and leverage technology to achieve remarkable outcomes.
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Top Women Reputation is everything – 5 ways to craft a reputation management strategy
“A brand’s reputation is crucial and often the deciding factor between success and failure. A positive reputation attracts new customers and fosters brand loyalty. Conversely, a negative one can drive potential clients a
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Top Women Empower your team: Building high-performing leaders
“Do you wish your staff would come to you with solutions, not just problems? Founder of Credo Growth, author, and behavioral psychology expert Heléne Smuts shares her experience with executives on developing leadership a
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Top Women Womenpreneurship will boost the economy
I believe every businesswoman should set their vision based on one question, “How can I serve others?” This does not mean giving away money, nor does it mean being in servitude or slavery.
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Top Women Having women on boards is good for women, the economy and society
Next time you have an empty seat around the boardroom table, avoid discounting women who could serve your board and business with excellence. Also, avoid stereotyping and thinking that women are not suited to your indust
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Top Women Michelle Phillips: Interview with Transnet CEO
“She has managed the SOE’s port terminals and most recently served as the CEO of Transnet Pipelines, a company that manages and operates 3800 km of underground, high-pressure petroleum and gas pipelines and said that the
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Top Women Do you have a sedentary lifestyle? Is your health at risk?
“From our corporate desk job to binge watching our favourite series on the weekend, and our commutes in the car, we spend a significant portion of our day seated. While this may seem innocuous, prolonged sitting can have
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Top Women Which are the top brands in Africa?
African brands, led by MTN, Nigerian conglomerate Dangote, Zambian consumer group Trade Kings, Nigerian telecommunications group Glo, South African media group DStv and Ethiopian Airlines retain their respective position
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Top Women Resolving workplace disputes through mediation and arbitration
The Labour Relations Act makes it very easy for employees to challenge alleged unfair dismissals and other unfair practices at private or statutory dispute resolution forums. Along with private firms, employees often hav
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Top Women A solutionist’s approach to overcoming business challenges
The company must create a culture where solution-driven problem-solving is embraced if people are to trust the process the solutionist embarks on.
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Top Women Executives are people too: Using emotional intelligence to recruit leaders
All around the world, a shift has transpired in the way senior executives are approaching their careers and nurturing their teams.
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Top Women Is work-life balance a pipedream?
“It’s interesting to note that prior to 2019 most work-life balance related articles and talks – and there were many – were focused on helping the audience achieve it.”
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Top Women 10 business success tips from leading women entrepreneurs
Starting a business is like taking the first step on a long hike that will have many peaks and valleys. Running a successful business is all about the route, the experience, getting lost and refinding your way, forging n
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Top Women 3 ways to turn connections into success at B2B conferences
“Using our decades of experience we’ve put together some strategies to help you turn B2B conferences into a springboard for success.”
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Top Women How AI can help drive gender inclusion in tech
“Emotional intelligence has fallen by the wayside in the push to become more efficient due especially in the ICT sector. However, AI brings with it the opportunity to move more mundane jobs to the machines and enable peo
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Top Women Championing gender equality – Fundi Tshazibana, Deputy SARB Governor
Ms Tshazibana joined the SARB in 2018 as an adviser to the governor and was appointed as a deputy governor in 2019 by the President. In her role as deputy governor, she also works to keep the National Treasury accountab
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Top Women The latest on maternity and paternity leave
“Shared parental leave is gradually gaining recognition across Africa, however many countries still lack paid paternity leave. The global average according to the World Economic Forum stands at 21 days compared to 191 da
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Top Women 5 ways to prepare for a presentation
Assessing your objectives with a key focus on the purpose and the desired outcome of the presentation. Are you seeking to educate, inform, persuade, motivate or entertain your audience?
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Top Women Building resilience
Resilience prepares us for growth and is the mindset that insists we must rise again after each fall.
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Top Women Enhancing financial operations: 5 AI platforms CFOs should know about
As CFOs navigate the digital era, embracing AI platforms becomes essential to enhancing financial operations.
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Top Women Paving a way for aspiring women in STEM
“My vision is driven by having a purpose, passion for what I do and always remembering that I’m my only competition and as a leader, not to boss people but to guide them, advise them and help them be the better version o
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Top Women 5 benefits of executive coaching
The ultimate goal is to meet needs based on goals and to facilitate outcomes which can be applied on the job to enhance overall performance as a preparation for future projects.
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Top Women Adapting to evolving competitive markets
Marketing is not just about selling a product, but about creating value and building lasting relationships with customers. Through partnerships and sponsorships, it makes it possible to foster a strong brand affinity and
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Top Women Advancing your career: step outside of your comfort zone
Planning a sustainable career path is vital, however it is important to remember that it is a journey and not a destination. The greatest career advancements stem from either staying relevant or taking risks.
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Top Women How to expand your companies’ social impact
Sustainability is a critical component of social impact. Companies can enhance their social impact by incorporating sustainability research into their corporate communications and marketing strategies.
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Top Women 4 advantages of change factors in the workplace
Addressing internal and external changes through structural adjustments and actionable values can enhance your organisation’s culture. This initiative could foster a workplace environment where women feel more empowered
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Top Women The essential human touch in AI-driven marketing
While the efficiency and capabilities of AI are undeniable, the human touch remains irreplaceable in creating meaningful connections and differentiated human connections and experience
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Top Women Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya: Leading the judiciary into its next chapter
Her appointment would come at a time when the judiciary is facing increasing workloads and reduced resources, and her role would include taking action to improve the administration of the courts and the functioning of th
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Top Women Engagement boosts productivity: insights from Pan-African Employee Survey
It’s important to highlight the intrinsic link between employee engagement and organisational productivity. As underscored by a comprehensive meta-analysis conducted by the Gallup Organisation.
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Top Women 4 ways to encourage innovation in the workplace
Innovation begins with vision. Leaders must create a culture that encourages employees to dream big and envision new possibilities.
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Top Women Success stems from embracing diverse perspectives
Developing DEI strategies is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. Every organisation has its unique culture and challenges. Emphasising the importance of comprehensive assessments to understand the specific needs and areas
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Top Women The six key areas of professional development: How managers can assist employees
Managers should encourage the continuous development of these skills, especially during times of change. Discussing challenges related to remote work and productivity can help employees adapt more effectively.
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Top Women Youth Empowerment: SA’s young women can transform our nation
The young women of South Africa are ready to transform our nation – and all they need is the chance to prove it.
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Top Women Behavioural assessments: 5 benefits
By understanding the behaviour and patterns of team members, leaders are able to create a teamwork culture where everyone feels valued and supported.
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Top Women Empowering women in leadership: navigating the contemporary corporate landscape
As women increasingly step into leadership positions, they bring unique perspectives and skills that contribute to the overall success and innovation within their organisations.
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Top Women 3 ways to hone time management skills in the workplace
Another valuable approach is assessing the best technique to handle workload, and setting a time frame – priority management.
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Top Women The changing role of women in mining: Africa and globally
In South Africa, women’s participation in the mining industry has increased significantly over the past few years. According to the Minerals Council South Africa, women now account for approximately 12% of the mining wor
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Top Women 6 ways to handle performance conversations with employees
Feedback between leaders and employees through motivation and recognition improves performance.
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Top Women Building trust in the workplace: How to achieve it practically
Trust is a cornerstone for success in all aspects of work – from interpersonal communication, to reporting and collaboration.
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Top Women How technology has impacted women’s health: Transforming women’s health and wellness
In recent years, technology has made vast improvements in the healthcare sector, transforming the way we approach health and wellness.
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Top Women Unleash your leadership potential: decoding social styles for success
Understand what drives and inspires individuals to build strong teams and foster effective communication.
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Top Women 8 tips for building trust in remote and distributed teams
“Whether you already have an established culture of trust in your team and want to improve it, are struggling with building trust in your team, or are personally looking for ways to build trust with your colleagues, thes
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Top Women Driving progress and innovation
“To build a collaborative culture you must be open and build trust with each other, in combination with creating clear targets,” – Martina.
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Embracing transformational leadership in the workplace
Effective leadership is crucial for navigating change and fostering innovation in the workplace
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Top Women Failing forward in the workplace: 4 ways to grow resilience
“Yet, it is not the fall that defines us; rather it is the courage to rise, to soar above our failures and to find our feet again,” – Lois Wagner.
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Top Women The value of collaboration in the workplace: 5 advantages of open communication
“According to experts, employees who believe their opinion is valued by the company’s management are usually more likely to offer constructive feedback.”
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Top Women 7 books by inspirational women to help improve your business
Over the last ten years, the career landscape for women in entrepreneurship has changed tremendously. Women have single-handedly redefined what modern entrepreneurship looks like, in the world of business.
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Top Women The changing world of leadership
“Corporations and governments must recognise the compounded contributions women can make if we are to sustain our companies, communities and society. Studies are showing that companies with more women in leadership roles
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Top Women 4 ways to run effective meetings
“According to Statistics SA’s survey on time consumption, South Africans spend approximately 121 minutes per day participating in meetings – amounting to over 10 hours a week, a quarter of the average 40 hour work week.”
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Top Women Catalysing positive socio-economic change
“The Top Empowered Socio-Economic Development Award recognises organisations doing their bit to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities, going beyond merely allocating funds towards social investment.”
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Top Women Effective networking: 5 ways to push the boundaries
“Effective networking allows leaders to push the boundaries of building professional relationships, like never before. It is advisable to apply the fundamentals of good communication when networking to ensure a positive
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Top Women Going green in the workplace: 5 ways to promote an eco-friendly environment
“The impacts of climate change in recent years have highlighted the importance of embedding sustainability in the workplace. Here are ways to promote an eco-friendly environment”
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Top Women 5 ways leaders can invest in employees
“One of the most important principles in business is to invest in your team. According to Resources for Employers the well-being of employees refers to their mental, emotional, economic and physical state.”
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Top Women Driving transformation in South Africa: Attaining and maintaining BEE Level 1 – crucial steps
“Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) endeavours to understand people on a deeper level. When you have a better understanding of others, you can build closer and more effective relationships.”
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Top Women How to negotiate effectively
“According to Forbes a leader negotiates for various internal stakeholders to reach amicable agreements. In addition they also facilitate external strategic partnerships, agreements with clients and concluding the finer
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Top Women The importance of mental health in the workplace: 3 ways to ensure it is prioritised
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Senior Lecturer Dr Frank Magwegwe, says bullying can result in psychological trauma and risk of suicide. “One in four South Africans report to be clinically depressed at work,”
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Top Women 5 workplace challenges and how to address them
“A gradual decline of traditional gender roles in the workplace has paved the way for a rise of women in leadership – however, according to SPC Consulting, only 27 percent of women are in management and leadership posit
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Top Women 6 ways to ensure effective internal communication
“Creating an environment based on concise and effective communication is easier said than done. With evolving technologies, hybrid work and innovation, transparency in the flow of information between employees and manage
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Top Women A sense of belonging is where organisational transformation begins
Getting people to accept transformation is also about enhancing feelings of belonging – allowing people to feel heard as the change is implemented and adjusting change strategies accordingly. This multi-layered and reinf
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Top Women Long may her reign continue: The Princess of Africa, Yvonne Chaka Chaka
“I always say it found me,” says the Princess of Africa, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, after telling Top Empowerment the story of how her journey to becoming a superstar began while on the way to get a bursary.
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Top Women Invisible barriers for women in the workplace
Leadership should be seen as taking the time to listen and learn from people across all ages, genders, and cultures within the business and to use the insights gleaned to improve the business as a whole.
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Top Women Business in society
“Business must navigate through a consistently volatile and unstable operating context, strategically managing the short, medium and long-term horizons.”
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Top Women 5 crucial components of emotional intelligence to give you the upper hand at the negotiation table
A higher level of emotional intelligence is an essential leadership quality and is invaluable in negotiations as it helps negotiators to better gauge and assess the needs and motivations of those around them. This is whe
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Top Women Why should you advertise in a digital publication?
“In the case of magazines, more people are reading online. Hence the shift to digital magazines, which give you the same benefits as print magazines, with all the added benefits from having content online.”
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Top Women Entrepreneurial venture of Biodiesel: Exploring the impact of Innocentia Mamaila’s sustainable innovation
“Established around 2020, Ino Biodiesel has quickly become a leader in producing biodiesel from recycled cooking oil, offering a renewable solution to traditional petroleum and addressing the issue of waste cooking oil d
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Top Women The intersection between sport and work: How organisations can leverage sport to unlock potential
“As somebody who plays hockey, I am fascinated by the dynamics and culture of winning sports teams. Being a young hockey-playing-professional I believe that both parties could learn from applying some key sports principl
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Top Women Top Women CEOs: Africa’s female leaders shaping business success
“This exceptional inventory of women spearheading major businesses in Africa, based on rigorous data-driven research supplied by Bloomberg and sponsored by the Standard Bank Group, was unveiled during a virtual event in
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Top Women Would your employee communications pass the Turing Test?
You, and your company, have relationships with your employees. And for any relationship to really be functional, open communication is critical.
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Top Women 6 South African young female achievers
“Join us as we celebrate the diverse achievements and impactful journeys of these inspiring young leaders shaping the landscape of success and progress.”
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Top Women Empowering women in the workplace: 6 Strategies for championing each other
“By putting these strategies into practice, women can collectively progress and excel in the professional sphere, balancing opportunities and expediting advancement.”
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Top Women Africa’s trailblazing women: Driving change and shaping the future despite challenges
“According to the 2023 World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, only about 68% of the gap between men and women has been closed. At this pace, achieving full gender equality could take another 132 years, with the
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Top Women No woman is an island. Why we need each other to break boundaries in male-led industries
“According to the Women in Tech ZA report released in August 2022, only 23% of the tech jobs in South Africa are held by women. This means that out of the 236, 000 technology jobs, only 56, 000 are not held by men. “
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Top Women Professor Linda Godfrey
“Prof. Linda Godfrey – a distinguished Principal Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and an accomplished Associate Professor at Northwest University in South Africa brings more than two
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Top Women Representation in Government
“Since the latest general elections in May 2019, the representation of women in seats has seen a significant increase. This positive trend began in 2000, with women’s representation starting at nearly 30% and consistentl
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Top Women 7 tips for for new CEOs in the crucial first 90 hours
In his guidance for newly appointed CEOs, John A. Quelch, Emeritus Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, presents seven crucial recommendations to achieve a successful start within the initial
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Top Women Harnessing your superpowers to achieve success in business
There is immense power when women come together. When we pull each other up along the way and show kindness, we can all reach our potential and become the best versions of ourselves.
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Top Women Corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD)
“Effective in 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a crucial EU law demanding companies to reveal their environmental and social impacts.”
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Top Women In conversation with Reshni Singh, BPESA: CEO
“For Reshni Singh, a fervent supporter of women’s opportunities in the Global Business Services Incentive (GBS) sector, it is also her one-year anniversary as BPESA’s CEO. With 21 years of experience in roles supporting
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Top Women Blazing through a path less travelled: Meet the Juliet Crew, South Africa’s first all-female firefighting team
“Established in 2019, the all-Women Wildland Firefighting Project is the brainchild of Dean Ferreira, Managing Director of NCC Environmental Services.”
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Top Women Women leading sustainability: Breaking through barriers and driving change
“Research shows that women’s unique attributes contribute to their effectiveness in advancing sustainability goals, leading to better environmental practices in companies with diverse leadership.”
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Top Women On the road to transformation: Championing inclusivity in the cycling community for women
“Caroline Matsimela, a passionate advocate for cycling, has embarked on a mission to inspire more women to embrace the sport. Transformed by the joy of cycling, Caroline is driven by a positive outlook and a desire to sh
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Top Women Global Gender Gap Index: South Africa’s gender equality progress
“The Global Gender Gap Index, initiated by the WEF in 2006, serves as a comprehensive tool for assessing gender equality across key dimensions: economic participation, educational attainment, health and survival, and pol
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Top Women What you need to know about scaling up your edtech startup
“Startups are not like the Field of Dreams, in that if you build it, people will come. It’s not as simple as building a great product, going to market and waiting for people to come – especially in the consumer space.”
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Top Women Top tips for job seekers and prospective employers
“Finding a match is not as easy as it sounds, however. A candidate may tick all the boxes when it comes to academic qualifications, but lacks certain soft skills that are part and parcel of the job. The opposite is equal
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Top Women Amazon has arrived in SA
Amazon’s plans to set up operations on South African shores have been an open secret for several years now. While the official date is yet to be announced, 2024 will see the US retail giant set the stage for a marketpla
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Top Women How third-party certification contributes to business growth and sustainability
Certification will increase your credibility, guaranteeing that you not only follow regulatory rules but also develop confidence with your consumers. Certification Manager at Topco Media, Veronique Anderson speaks about
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Top Women WSU Chancellor, Nonkululeko Nompumelelo Gobodo: Forging ahead
Nonkululeko is the CEO of AWAKENED Global, a pioneering social initiative and was chair of SizweNtsalubaGobodo (now SNG Grant Thornton) the largest black auditing and accounting firm in South Africa, which she founded af
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Top Women SA Endurance Series bridging the gender gap in motorsport
In a groundbreaking move, Backdraft Racing is set to showcase the first-ever all-female driver lineup at the South African Endurance Series (SAES) opener on March 9th at Red Star Raceway.
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Top Women 5 ways to improving critical thinking: Practical essential skills and tips
Critical thinking is frequently identified as an individual skill (commonly listed as a trait in various job descriptions). However, it’s more accurate to consider critical thinking as not just a standalone skill but as
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Top Women Becoming ‘people-centric’: The evolution of human resource management
In response to recent challenges related to recruiting and retaining talent, many businesses are now exploring and adopting innovative hiring and talent management strategies.
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Top Women Digitisation and transformation of the workplace – How to make it work
Digital transformations are fundamentally reshaping workplace dynamics, and this transformation will continue in the years ahead. Driven by AI, MLOps, hyper automation, and integration tools, these innovations boost effi
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Top Women Learning, growing and adapting: Mastering skills with a splash of fun
Shabnam Osman is the Director, Product Operations for Yoco and leads a team who collaboratively deliver innovative and scalable solutions for small businesses in Africa.
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Top Women Winner of the 2023 Topco EmpowHER Entrepreneur award sponsored by Standard Bank
Guided by her fervour for shoe care and the mission of providing professional care to make shoes last longer, Takkie Wash SA has flourished under Melo’s leadership since July 2018, operating seamlessly from the Musgrave
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Top Women Achieving excellence: Discipline and commitment
In a recent interview, Katherine Persson, Head of SOLA Assets in South Africa, offers a glimpse into her extraordinary journey as a leader in renewable energy and open water swimming. She discusses the principles of disc
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Top Women The profitability of women-owned businesses
We look at 10 essential skills necessary for women entrepreneurs to thrive in a competitive business environment and contribute to sustainable economic development.
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Top Women Women leading the charge in South Africa’s circular economy
“Women are still not equally represented in the waste industry – especially at higher leadership – but this is changing as industries and corporations at large learn the power of having more diverse teams,” said Preola A
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Top Women Navigating your first 6 months as a new leader
New managers need to know that what made them successful in the past may not make them successful in the future. Working with a coach or mentor helps you to develop self-awareness and self-trust.
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Top Women Meet Lebogang Mulaisi: COO, The Presidential Climate Commission
“Lebogang Mulaisi, COO at the Presidential Climate Commission, is a trailblazer in the fight for environmental justice. As a labour commissioner at COSATU, she championed policy initiatives for a just transition to a low
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Top Women Prof. Parmi Natesan, CEO of The Institute of Directors in South Africa
How to achieve work/life balance: A journey of leadership and advocacy Meet Parmi Natesan, a Chartered Accountant and a dynamic force in corporate governance. Originally from a small town in the Eastern Cape, Parmi’s jou
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Top Women Top female CFOs won’t compromise on work-life balance
“A paper on CFO CA (SA)s at JSE Top 40 companies brings to light interesting statistics when making an international comparison about the role.”
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Top Women 5 Marketing and business trends to transform SA
By Precious Nala As 2024 kicks off, the business landscape in South Africa is gearing up for significant transformations in the coming year and beyond. In an era where change is the only constant (and the pace of it […]
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Top Women Glynn Mashonga: Pioneering tech-driven solutions
Her ambition extends to AI-driven manufacturing, democratising access to the latest security technology for areas in need. Engaged in community initiatives, she mentors young individuals in financial growth and skill uti
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Top Women Nomazibulo Tshanga, Ziyana Business Consulting Founder and Managing Director Standard Bank Top Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Ziyana Business Consulting – a provider of people management solutions – was also awarded the Standard Bank Top Women-Owned Business SMME 2022, testament to the majority female-owned organisation’s commitment to gender e
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Top Women Top 20 Women CEOs: Africa’s leading women in business
In this selection, 93 women from 17 different countries have been recognised, each meeting the stringent criteria of substantial revenue or significant market capitalisation. South Africa takes the lead with 40 female CE
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Top Women 3 barriers entrepreneurs face when building their businesses
Women in business are often seen as unconventional and are met with scepticism, especially when they venture into male-dominated fields, writes Sonto Pooe, CEO and Founder of Native Child.
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Top Women KIA SA continues its mission to empower women in the automotive industry
Kia South Africa stated that their mission was to attract more women to the motoring business, which is in keeping with Kia’s goal of becoming a top gender-empowered employer.
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Top Women Meet Matseleng Mogodi, a young entrepreneur who’s made her mark in the real estate industry
“Teaching fulfils me, but I’ve learned not to force myself on someone who’s not ready to learn but rather to help them dissect the real issues through my coaching and mentoring platform.”
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Young Achiever Award for 2023, Portia Phalane, thrives in a traditionally male-dominated field
A pioneer in the civil engineering field, Portia scooped the Standard Bank Top Women Young Achiever Award for 2023—an accolade that celebrates the outstanding achievement of young women leaders.
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Top Women Changing the landscape and status quo of HR and labour globally
Drina Meyer-Jardine, Founder & CEO of MJSC, explores some of the key trends and challenges that are changing the landscape and status quo of HR and labour globally.
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Top Women SA team showcase the country’s progress in economic reforms in Davos
The South African government used the platform to effectively engage investors, civil society, businesses, and governments, with the key message that South Africa remains a top destination for growth and investment.
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Top Women The critical role of employee engagement and culture strategy in today’s world
A company’s true strength lies in its people, and cultivating a workforce that is not only motivated but also aligned with the organisation’s values and mission is critical to everyone’s thriving.
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Top Women 3 crucial workforce trends organisations can expect in 2024 and beyond
The survey shows that, despite widespread concern about how GenAI may affect jobs, in the short to medium term, GenAI will replace only a few jobs. It says many jobs affected by GenAI will be redesigned.
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Top Women The importance of narrowing the gender gap in the ICT sector
Throughout this process, it is vital to remember that women and men add value in different ways. Diverse team members complement each other and result in a better business environment.
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Top Women Reignite your voice: rise above socio-corporate silencing
“As in any form of abuse, it is critical to understand that the problem lies with the silencers, not those being silenced,” writes Dr Nomvuselo Songelwa, Executive and Life Coach and founder of SkofNom
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Top Women The future of media relations: stay ahead with these 7 PR trends
With the advent of new technologies and platforms, traditional media relations strategies are no longer sufficient, writes Wandile Nhlapho, a seasoned PR Specialist
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Top Women The potential Africa has to offer: charting the path towards real inclusion
The continent of Africa has seen these crises manifest in ways the rest of us cannot even begin to imagine, highlighting the importance of inclusion for individuals, communities, and society.
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Top Women Communicating from the top: 5 ways leaders can land their message in an evolving workplace
While many efforts are made to market products and services well externally, where many businesses fall short in connecting all the dots to reach that external audience is in communicating internally in an effective way,
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Top Women Motivation and connection can fundamentally ignite the success of an organisation
Organisations are in business to make money, but people remain central to success and ensuring that the organisation has what it takes to thrive, says Phumzile Hlatshwayo, Executive: Human Capital at Altron Systems Integ
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Top Women Wrapping up 2023 and gearing up for the year ahead
This is our last newsletter for the year and we will be back in January 2024 with more inspiring, newsworthy interviews and write-ups and evergreen tips and advice pieces.
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Top Women 16 Days of Activism – leave no one behind
“It is important to acknowledge that GBV is a global phenomenon rooted in the fabric of every society, every culture, and every community, regardless of class, race, or socio-economic status,” – SA Deputy President, Paul
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Top Women 6 ways businesses can build an inclusive tech culture
Imagine stepping into a world where every company welcomes and supports everyone, regardless of their abilities—a world where disability is not a barrier but an opportunity for innovation and growth. This is the essence
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Top Women 7 ways to create an equitable and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are moral and legal imperatives in South Africa, given our country’s history of systemised exclusion. But there is also a great deal of research which shows genuinely diverse and inclusive busines
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Top Women What will it take to survive as an entrepreneur in 2024? 5 tips for all businesses, whether booming or busting
There are many examples of leading entrepreneurs who have learnt that the power of communications is often the silver bullet needed when business is both booming and battling, writes Samantha Hogg-Brandjes, Founder and M
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Top Women 6 reasons why business rescue should not be feared
Many businesses, however, tend to view business rescue with fear and apprehension, writes Buhle Hanise, COO of Business Restructuring at BDO South Africa.
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Top Women Economic inclusion: Using work to uplift all South Africans
Economic inclusion can be driven through a focus on job creation and transformation in the business sector. Economic inclusion relies on a labour market that allows and encourages all people of working age to participate
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Top Women LexisNexis SA CEO awarded the CEO of the Year Award at the Future of HR Awards
“This marks Videsha’s second victory in this category, following her initial win at Africa Tech Week in May 2023. This is a testament to her exceptional leadership, guiding LexisNexis South Africa towards a new tomorrow.
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Top Women Reviewing South Africa’s role in Africa’s economic prosperity
Buy African, Invest African, and Support African is the message that all nation brand custodians should be amplifying in bringing to life opportunities and awareness of the AfCFTA.
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Top Women 6 ways brand communication strategies can build business success
Magdaleen Scott, a seasoned communications specialist, shares tips that she’s used to build a strong and credible brand for her business and clients.
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Top Women 7 ways to deal with harassment, bullying and toxicity in the workplace
Nene calls for systemic solutions where evidence is “actually mounting that applying a personal band-aid solution to a systemic problem is more harmful than anything.”
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Top Women bpSA CEO, Taelo Mojapelo, scoops the Standard Bank Top Women Business Leader of the Year award
“While there’s so much more to be done, the calibre of women leaders that these awards acknowledge is a testament to the fact that our country is making good progress in transforming the business landscape, especially in
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Top Women The importance of building trust in the workplace
Trust comes from understanding what motivates someone and investing the time in getting to know each person in your team personally by having open and honest conversations, writes Robyn Talbot, Head of Employee Experienc
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Top Women Exciting digital transformation happening in local government
There are good news stories from the local government sector, and they need to be heard, writes Thobile Mhlongo, Senior Manager in the local government at SALGA.
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Top Women Fixing the broken rung
Despite the challenges that remain, the resilience and determination of women in business continue to break down barriers, inspiring future generations of female leaders.
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Top Women Keep data safe or pay the price
With organisations in South Africa collecting and processing the personal information of millions on an annual basis, it forms the perfect storm for cybercriminals looking to exploit the information of others to their be
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Top Women The workplace wellness coin has two sides
“Having had the privilege of being both an employee and employer simultaneously for six of the past 11 years, I’ve found that employers can make a difference by supporting employees in the simplest of ways on a daily bas
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Awards celebrate gender empowerment icons
The day has finally arrived! Topco Media announces the long-awaited winners of the Standard Bank Top Women Awards at a glittering, black tie event, themed “My Africa”.
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Top Women The cloud’s silver lining for business success
Driven by financial, operational, and strategic incentives, transitioning to the cloud empowers businesses to achieve new levels of success, writes Gary Epstein, Managing Director at EasyBiz Technologies.
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Top Women The risks of ‘pulling a sickie’ and malingering at work
Despite its intended purpose of providing financial support to employees during illnesses, South African businesses are currently grappling with a significant challenge in the form of sick-leave fraud.
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Top Women What are microaggressions, and should organisations pay attention to them?
Unfettered microaggressions lead to discontent and, eventually, staff turnover. Yet microaggressions are difficult to report.
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Top Women 7 ways diversity and inclusion can benefit your organisation
A diverse group of employees contains a variety of perspectives, experiences, and ideas, which can lead to new ideas, helping to keep a business competitive and to adapt to changes in the marketplace.
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Top Women Africa’s top influential women: the visionaries reshaping industries
While we celebrate the young, most influential women in Africa, we believe that there are many inspiring top businesswomen that young women can continue to learn from. We continue to list powerful business women across d
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Top Women The good, the bad, and the greenwashing
It’s still commonplace for businesses to co-opt societal issues in order to trick consumers into thinking a business is better than it really is – not because the business actually cares about the issue at hand. We’ll of
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Top Women The importance of employee engagement in the workplace: Is your staff work-ready?
“True engagement means your people are psychologically present to do their work. They understand what to do; they have what they need; and they have a supportive manager and a supportive team. They know why their work ma
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Top Women Coca-Cola Beverages SA’s MD, Velaphi Ratshefola, calls for men’s involvement in women’s economic empowerment
“Most of us have very clear ideas of how to go about achieving true empowerment for women in business. We’ve tested and implemented some of these ideas and turned them into actionable plans, and we know they work. But wh
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Top Women Empowering South African youth: 5 ways to unlock potential through effective recruitment.
By utilising comprehensive research methods, HR professionals can identify top talent that not only possesses the required skills but also harmonises with the company’s core values, reducing the risk of mismatched hires.
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Top Women “The future is Africa”: An overview of upcoming government events
“As President Biden has said, the future is Africa. I look forward to visiting South Africa in November to discuss our shared priorities, reaffirm the Administration’s commitment to the continent, and discuss opportuniti
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Top Women There is no substitute for self-belief in business
Real confidence gives us the ability to counteract self-doubt, which researchers have found to be a major force affecting women professionally.
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Top Women 8 ways to unleash your personal brand
Authenticity is the cornerstone of personal branding. Be genuine in your interactions, share your successes and failures, and let your personality shine through. Authenticity creates trust, which is invaluable in persona
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Top Women Disrupting the female talent agenda through personalisation & data intelligence
The role of equality cannot be taken for granted because now more than ever, businesses do need all hands-on deck—true diversity—where everyone can bring their whole selves and contribute their unique talents to solve th
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Top Women The role of diversity and inclusion in breaking workplace barriers
The conversation is expanding again, compelling us to strengthen our workplaces to embrace the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Belonging in the workplace involves fostering a sense of co
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Top Women Zinhle Thupana, Group Executive for Corporate Services at the CEF, urges leaders to embrace change
“I really want each and every leader to be able to embrace change. Let them find excitement in challenges and build organisations that drive not just to survive, but also let us become the employees or leaders out there
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Top Women 2022 Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year believes consistency transforms average into excellence
“By working together we can ensure a societal shift so that women can take their rightful place and contribute to the country’s socio-economic growth and development.”
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Top Women Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 key steps to keep your business safe from cyber threats
Cyber Awareness Month 2023 encourages both companies and individuals to follow four basic yet important steps to stay safe online.
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Top Women The power of Public Relations: 7 strategies to skyrocket your content’s success
Public relations is not just an add-on to your marketing strategy; it’s a vital component that can make or break your content’s performance.
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Top Women “We have a responsibility to rise up and be the changemakers”
University of Pretoria’s Prof. Flavia Senkubuge says we need to loudly, boldly and unapologetically speak the names of our pioneering mothers and grandmothers, not only to learn, but to acknowledge, recognise and loudly
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Top Women 4 ways AI is altering the role of financial managers
By embracing AI, these roles are strengthened rather than weakened, allowing them to contribute even more to the success of their organisations.
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Top Women Empowering progress: charting the path to gender diversity in the JSE Top 40 companies
Topco Media has had the opportunity to work with leading women in the JSE-listed companies and the JSE itself. To celebrate gender empowerment we’ve featured these iconic business leaders in our publications, at our even
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER programme: an opportunity to mingle with the best in business
“So it doesn’t matter if you get into that stage and get selected as a winner; the journey that you’re going through by entering this programme will make you a winner in your own heart, mind, and respective business.”
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Top Women The gig economy: a new frontier for employment in South Africa
South Africa possesses a wealth of talent, including often-overlooked segments like unemployed graduates and dynamic micro-entrepreneurs. Equipping South Africans with 21st-century skills will be crucial to meeting the d
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Top Women The importance of doing work that makes a tangible difference to the socio-economic framework in the communities that you serve
The pace of our work does not always afford us the opportunity, and quite frankly, the obligation, to reflect critically on the tangible impact of our work and whether interventions can indeed be measured against actual
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Top Women The competitive advantage in talent acquisition
Our sense of urgency is rising. To keep up in a world of ChatGPT and groceries in under 60 minutes, we must act fast. Part of acting fast is hiring fast. But this isn’t that simple.
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Top Women The importance of simplifying your ESG reporting process
While ESG reporting is by no means something new that organisations need to deal with, it has increasingly come under the purview of finance teams.
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Top Women Ubuntu:a conscious leadership virtue that can equip and empower women entrepreneurs
“We live in the culture of microwave results and think that we’ll be earning millions, driving flashy cars but I want people to know that one cannot cook up results. It takes persistence and being intentional about findi
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6 challenges for wellness programmes in the era of “quitting culture”
Employee wellness programmes are about creating a work environment that promotes physical, mental, financial, and emotional health, aiming to enhance the quality of employees’ professional and personal lives.
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Top Women Money coach Busi Selesho urges entrepreneurs to stop selling themselves short
“A lot of times when businesses borrow money, they borrow too little and overpromise investors only to realise later that the money is not enough to fulfil the promises. When you are busy trying to make ends meet, you co
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Top Women Uber is celebrating 10 years in SA and continues to empower women across Africa
Uber is applying this insight to expand its female empowerment reach and impact in Africa, and we proactively seek out like-minded partners to help transform our passion for building a better, opportunity-rich world for
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Top Women Applying systems thinking in the workplace: 4 Essential steps
Though systems thinking may sound like corporate jargon, at its core, it involves adopting a wide-angle perspective, recognising our interconnectedness, and taking action with empathy and innovation
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Top Women Exploring the future consumer: 6 key trends impacting South Africa’s Gen Z
GenZ has grown up in a world marked by increasing diversity, and they regard diversity and inclusion as fundamental aspects of their lives. They recognise that diversity contributes positively to innovation, creativity,
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Top Women It’s time for a more empathetic and people-centred approach to people management
What is becoming increasingly clear is that in an era of hybrid working, when it comes to human resources practices, a cookie-cutter, one size fits all approach no longer cuts when it comes to the management of people –
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Top Women The Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference series wraps up for the year
“Through the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER conference and awards, we have witnessed a powerful confluence of innovation, resilience, and determination among women entrepreneurs.”
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Top Women Breaking the invisible barrier: strategies to shatter the double-glazed glass ceiling
Breaking the barrier that limits female CFOs demands a comprehensive strategy. This encompasses a reevaluation of leadership succession strategy, the adoption of flexible work arrangements, and the proactive mitigation o
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Top Women “I’ve made my mark in my 23 years as a civil servant.” – Dr. Nthabiseng Maude-Mthethwa
“Putting people first and leading by example is my priority as I sit in the Batho Pele Forum, knowing that empowerment principles are applied at all times.”
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Top Women The Competition Commission: Challenges women entrepreneurs face in South Africa
On the positive side, the research shows that with the evolution of technology, more women entrepreneurs are investing in programmes aimed at enhancing their digital literacy skills so they can access educational resourc
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Top Women Mind the gap: how tacking the gender disparity in the investment world can give women the confidence they need to succeed
“A research study conducted for the University of Sydney Business School found that individual women investors outperformed both domestic and international institutional investors by a significant margin.”
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Top Women Drop in burnout in the workplace, but mental health is still poor—and stigma remains
The 2023 report offers some glimpses of improvement as rates of burnout have dropped, non-inclusive behaviours have declined, and most women are responding positively to hybrid work.
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Top Women Smart fashion takes on a new meaning: The dawn of fashion’s interactive wearables
Welcome to the realm of smart-clothes, where fashion and technology seamlessly merge, giving rise to intelligent and interactive wearables.
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Top Women Is your business sufficiently agile? 5 ways workplace training can help
Innovation is a critical component of agility; the two exist side by side. The more innovative your teams are, the better they’ll be able to respond to gaps and opportunities.
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Top Women Resolute and resilient: Thandeka Goba, Standard Bank Group Head: Corporate Legal
For Thandeka, rising above the noise means understanding and challenging the societal and professional barriers that exist for black women. She recognises the importance of not being apologetic about one’s worth and dema
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Top Women Stats SA Labour Force Survey reveals workplace disparities between men and women continue to exist in the job market
“Only 54.3% of women of working age in South Africa participate in the labour force either as employed or looking for work. The female labour force participation rate has seen an increase over 10 years by 4%, from 50.3%
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Top Women Unlocking women’s business potential is key for our economy
“Empowerment of women is core to South Africa’s processes of sustainable development. Leaving no one behind means addressing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and inequalities.”
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Top Women Embracing challenges – lessons from a financial trailblazer: Anne Aliker – Standard Bank Group Global Head: Client Coverage Corporate & Investment Banking
“Embracing the discomfort and recognising that being different brings a fresh perspective, a voice, and a lens to conversations. This ability to operate and deliver whilst feeling slightly uncomfortable, and in the proce
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Top Women How will the new Employment Equity Amendment Act affect companies in SA?
This Amendment Bill seeks to advance the transformation of South Africa’s workforce by setting equity targets for economic sectors and geographical regions and requiring businesses to develop transformation plans.
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Top Women Quiet actions are the new trends in the workplace
Listed as one of the top HR trends for 2023, this phenomenon is quietly shaping workplace culture across the globe. One could argue that the trend is in response to the “quiet quitting trend.”
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Top Women You’re not an imposter; You’re remarkable
A KPMG study finds 75% of female executives across industries have experienced Imposter Syndrome in their careers, which is a feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt that makes them continuously doubt if they are qualified
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Top Women Creating a health-focused office routine: 6 tips for selecting better alternatives for improved well-being at work
As hybrid working gains prominence for improving mental health and well-being, numerous office workers must navigate work-related mental health challenges in companies yet to embrace hybrid models as the future norm for
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Top Women Emotional intelligence: An essential component of professional success
Emotional intelligence yields substantial benefits within modern workplaces and for all stakeholders across various functions
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Top Women Inspiring change: Empowering women in the workplace – Nomonde Hlongwa – Chief Compliance Officer: Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank Group
“When leaders embrace vulnerability and empathy, this sets the tone for a transformed and positive work culture. Vulnerability and empathy allow leaders to show up as not only caring about output and productivity, but al
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Top Women WOMEN – A powerful force in the fight against climate change
Despite the deeply rooted, systemic, and often patriarchally-linked challenges to gender-based investments – women are indeed leading from the front when it comes to sustainability advocacy.
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Top Women Rising above the noise to empower women in leadership
In Simone’s view, rising above the noise in the context of empowering women in the workplace involves dispelling biased beliefs about women’s capabilities as leaders.
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Top Women The 18th edition of Standard Bank Top Women Leaders is live!
By Fiona Wakelin I am writing this as El Niño sets in, for what seems like the beginning of a long, hard, wet winter in Western Cape, South Africa – and the face masks that are […]
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Top Women The Hidden Super Power of Active Listening: Steps To Achieve This Overlooked Element of Success
By Raine St.Claire In the world of top career executives, there is a common belief that key ingredients for building a successful career are linked to relentless work schedules, constant productivity and unwavering orga
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Top Women Women in Africa are shaping Web3
Web3 has proven to be a powerful agent for change in parts of the world that are historically underrepresented in the banking system.
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Top Women Hybrid Work: A lasting transformation impacting businesses in 2023
Experts in remote work are confident that hybrid schedules will remain a permanent feature in the workforce. They cite reasons such as enhanced worker engagement and retention, despite ongoing adjustments being made to r
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Top Women Key challenges for e-commerce: 12 Steps to navigate these obstacles
“The slim margins of e-commerce conversion underscore the crucial importance of driving relevant traffic to their websites.”
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Top Women Leadership’s Evolution: A Constant Journey
“Amidst the numerous companies committing to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, a new focus on “Belonging” emerges as a transformative addition.”
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Top Women Forging a fresh design language: Celebrating Africa’s vibrant mosaic of textures and cultures
Sumayya’s position as an outlier in the architectural profession has led her to embrace her unique perspective. She remains optimistic about architecture’s potential to effect change, firmly believing in the wealth of un
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Top Women 10 steps to elevate female leadership: Getting it right from the start
By incorporating these strategies, organisations can empower and advance the role of women in business development, leading to greater success and cultivating a work environment that is more inclusive and equitable.
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Top Women The joy of giving: The inspiring journey of Dineo Baloyi
Dineo Baloyi is a remarkable individual. She has become a beacon of hope for those seeking education and a better future.
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Top Women Why South Africa needs measurable ESG
According to a 2022 report by the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, global sustainable investment assets reached $35.3 trillion in 2021, up from $30.7 trillion in 2020. The report also found that sustainable invest
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Top Women 5 ways to foster empathy in the workplace
By cultivating empathy, organisations can enhance teamwork, promote work-life balance, address gender biases, support career growth, and create a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
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Top Women Neuroscience rock star: Meet Rachael Dangarembizi (PhD)
Talented, passionate and highly skilled, Rachel’s list of accomplishments, simply put, is extremely impressive.
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Top Women R10.9-billion – the spend by South African companies on CSI in 2022
As companies’ net profit after tax (NPAT) recovers from the impact of the pandemic, CSI figures reflect a 6% increase from the R10.3-billion spent in 2021.
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Top Women There’s a new Bard in town – Make AI your friend
One valuable skill that can safeguard your career is developing a friendship with AI language models such as ChatGPT and Google’s answer to ChatGPT – a conversational AI chatbot named Bard.
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Top Women Achieving success: 10 steps for every entrepreneur
Here are ten strategies to reshape your approach and attain success.
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Top Women Assisting staff in 2023: HR strategies to combat tech fatigue
HR must address tech fatigue by prioritising well-being, promoting effective technology usage, understanding remote workers’ needs, conducting regular audits, and providing sufficient training.
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Top Women Organic farming makes a substantial impact and empowers women
Ethel is a true inspiration, making a substantial impact through her unwavering passion.
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Top Women The impact of Generative AI on SEO: a paradigm shift
“Innovation reshapes, blurs boundaries, and revolutionises tools. Generative AI, an innovation of utmost significance, is driving substantial changes across multiple sectors, encompassing the realm of SEO.”
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Top Women How active e-learning can benefit your business
Roll out e-learning programmes to teams and departments that can make the greatest impact first, and then follow through with other departments. That way you will get early results and reduce wasting learning opportuniti
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Top Women 6 tips from HR experts on how to get the right job
Apply for the roles that are applicable to you and where you know you would meet the requirements stipulated and therefore stand a better chance of being considered for shortlisting.
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Top Women Are South African workplaces more equal now than before?
To this end, a dedicated ministry has been established to focus on uplifting women and legislation is being strengthened to improve women’s equality. In addition, government procurement processes have been adjusted to su
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Top Women 5 ways company bosses can prioritise employee mental health
While some companies may feel that it’s not up to them to take care of their employees’ mental well-being, many good bosses know that a happy employee is a productive one.
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Top Women Potentially life-saving safety tips for working women on the go
In the business world, women on the go tend to have a long list of things to do and meetings to attend, leaving safety as a thought left in the back of the mind. We’ve got some potentially life-saving safety tips for wor
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Top Women CCMA: Not a swear word
CCMA – these four little letters have caused hives to break out on many business owners. But, when understood, they can become your best friend.
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Top Women The benefits of a Single Customer View
A single customer view (SCV) is a wonderful tool for centralising data about a customer and their interactions with your business.
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Top Women How to establish a resilient company culture that fosters employee wellness
A silent casualty of the pandemic has been company culture. As businesses scrambled to stay resilient and survive, the majority of HR leaders and managers placed focus on what they could do to help employees embrace unim
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Top Women Women entrepreneurs can stimulate the economy
A growing and successful SME sector is known to play a key role in emerging economies like ours, and women can play a pivotal part when rebuilding our economy. Do we have the will to do so? Do we believe we can? Do we ha
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Top Women Work: It’s a Collaboration Hub
For knowledge workers, we need to reimagine and redesign the office as a collaboration hub rather than a place of day-to-day work. And no, we’re not talking about the crowded collaboration spaces in offices of old, rathe
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Top Women 10 pieces of practical advice for business leaders
Ensure that the team has opportunities to learn and grow. Knowing someone sees potential in you is a great motivator. Openly praise achievements and constructively address shortcomings.
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Top Women Overcoming the skills gap with the staff you already have
While finding new staff to fill the skills gap is a key concern for many organisations, companies should look to retaining their existing skilled staff as a first step.
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Top Women Recruit for potential – not experience
With benchmarking activities and interviews taking place online, candidates will no longer be required to spend time and money travelling for these activities. This is especially important as the cost of living and trave
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Top Women Start with what you can and don’t stop
Currently, it’s estimated that one in three employed South Africans has a side hustle of sorts. And with the continued evolution of online influencer marketing, that number is set to increase.
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Top Women How to focus on solutions: 10 tips
When did you last think about ‘the way you think’? How has your thinking led you to greater success, performance or not? Are your thoughts mainly positive or negative? Do you get caught up and absorbed in the problem, an
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Top Women Make boardroom diversity a company policy for greater success
With a pandemic still raging across countries and continents, impacting individuals, businesses and industries worldwide, board diversity and succession planning should be at the top of every board agenda.
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Top Women Leading in transformed workspaces
Employee engagement isn’t about strange and superficial HR initiatives that smack of desperation. Engagement rises above distance – if you have the fundamentals right, remote working won’t matter.
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Top Women How to improve your creative IQ: 7 opportunities, yours for the taking
Whether you define it as the ability to make beautiful things, connecting the dots or dreaming up brilliant ideas, it is a skill that will stand you in good stead if you are an intrapreneur. In fact, the World Economic F
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Top Women Transforming the tech space: Increasing female participation in STEM fields
In South Africa, women currently account for only 23% of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals working in South Africa. And only 17% of those fill leadership positions. Changing this w
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Top Women Why should you invest in a diversity & inclusion policy?
The words Diversity and Inclusion have become commonplace in the work environment – but is there a common understanding and appreciation of these terms? A highly diverse and inclusive workforce will lead to not only high
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Top Women Angry quitting
Here are some suggestions that might reduce the phenomenon of “rage quitting” which has a negative impact on staff, suppliers and other key stakeholders in the business.
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Top Women Hitachi Energy contributes to UN SDG 5 on gender equality
“Hitachi Energy remains committed to championing its Diversity 360 approach and mindset in its daily work.”
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Top Women How COVID-19 drove pandemic-readiness in SA healthcare
“Tech platforms and digital tools kept us connected, informed and productive, enabled shopping, teaching, and learning, and importantly, linked patients to healthcare providers.”
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Top Women The not-to-miss hologram appearance at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2023
It’s not every day that you get to experience a live hologram, and not every day you can hear insights straight from representatives of industry leaders such as TikTok, Google and Microsoft, who will share the stage with
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Top Women 3 ways a jobs board could send your career into overdrive
Did you know that it is possible to be discovered for a highly desirable position that resonates with your ambitions and preferred company culture? We explain how.
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Top Women How to bounce back from a key resignation
There’s really no time to waste in putting the right team in place to secure the funding needed from investors to take a company into the future; either this or your competitors will secure that portion of the limited in
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Top Women Opportunity exists in chaos and this applies to all industries
“As a nation, one factor is a given: we are able to accept and adapt to left-field circumstances, whether black swan events, energy breakdowns or riots. As South Africans, we have the propensity to look for the silver li
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Top Women Women in South Africa continue making invaluable inroads in the legal sector
At present, the judiciary is still male-dominated and whilst South Africa has made substantial strides to elevate women, more needs to be done.
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Top Women 4 ways to continue advancing gender equity in the workplace
“When it comes to gender equity in the workplace, I believe that we have made progress in some areas over the years. Seeing more women being appointed to executive positions is a step in the right direction, but we can a
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Top Women How to better respect the people you work with: focus on the facts
“People subconsciously tap into stereotypes about other groups of people – whether that be based on sex, race, culture, age or the many other categories. I have been on the receiving end of unconscious bias as a senior A
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Top Women The Local Edit boosts SA’s creative economy by over R1 million in its first year
“We’ve curated a pool of over 14 000 quality products from more than 200 local designers and continue to add new brands and products each month. We believe we can play a huge part in the education of what local really ha
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Top Women Breaking down barriers: 4 ways to embrace gender equity in the workplace
“Gender equity is not just a women’s issue, It’s a human issue. While progress has been made in recent years, there is still a long way to go to achieve gender equity in the workplace.”
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Top Women Happy employees make a happy business: 5 ways to retain the best talent
Focus on shaping a work environment that promotes trust and a feeling of safety, encourages cooperation and teamwork, that gives team members support to flourish, and allows responsible freedom.
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Top Women Implementing gender-driven development in the workplace can strengthen an organisation
“Women mentoring unemployed female youth has also led to greater workplace collaboration in terms of performance as well as a development of a youth-based talent pool.”
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Top Women Reflecting on the true meaning of empowering women in Accountancy
“Looking to the present, I’m deeply inspired by the young women entering the accountancy profession today. I admire their tenacity, integrity, and ambition – we need more stalwarts of such calibre in our profession.”
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Top Women 3 essentials women are looking for from an employer, now and into the future
80% of women want more work-life balance, with most saying that being able to choose to do their work at a time that works for them is most important.
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Top Women Human Rights Month: Your rights and responsibilities as a consumer
The Consumer Protection Act recognises eight fundamental consumer rights, in line with the Constitution, which every consumer of goods and services is entitled to, regardless of the monetary value of a transaction or the
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Top Women Strategic steps to building marketing success into tech innovation
The real job for marketers in Africa is to change consumer behaviours by truly understanding their needs, passions and desires.
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Top Women Grey list survival guide: compliance strategies for South African companies
The FATF’s decision to add South Africa to their watchlist is a warning to businesses operating in this country that they need to be extra vigilant when it comes to financial transactions.
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Top Women Know your rights in the workplace
Employees’ rights are the cornerstone of a fair, just and prosperous society as they ensure that employees have access to safe working conditions, and the opportunity to build an economically-resilient society.
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Top Women Nestlé is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women in all aspects
Empowering gender is a vital part of our approach, and more specifically, women. Our goal is to ensure women feel supported, valued and respected.
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Top Women How aparthotels are replacing airbnbs as the smart travellers choice
As the bond payments for the owners have gone up, loadshedding has worsened and low occupancy rates have taken a toll, aparthotels have emerged as the new travel go-to for savvy travellers.
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Top Women SA gender pay gap in the tech industry continues to widen
“Last year, the gender pay gap started at 6.4% amongst entry-level developers which is now sitting at 13.2%. This widens to as much as 25.7% for senior developers compared to 16.3% in our previous report.”
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Top Women Women can lead in this digital era
Addressing and removing obstacles to women’s professional growth to improve diversity should thus be a goal for companies throughout Africa.
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Top Women International Women’s Day – celebrating women who are thriving in their respective industries
Celebrated across the globe on March 8, the day is marked by highlighting women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination and taking action to drive gender parity.
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Top Women King IV and the “G” in ESG
As the world of business realigns to focus on impact, rather than purely on profit, ESG and governance in particular are becoming increasingly important.
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Top Women The productive potential of South African women in the labour market remains underutilised
The World Bank has maintained that the government should focus more on supporting entrepreneurship and self-employment as they provide opportunities for job creation in South Africa.
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Top Women The birth of the office biome
Working from home has changed employee needs and expectations, and this has had a significant impact on office design with the creation of hybrid spaces that incorporate and embrace home elements, creating a sense of com
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The top 5 benefits of doing Public Relations for your business
In reaching new customers and markets, public relations can help you reach new customers and expand your presence into markets or industries you have not yet tapped into.
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Top Women Access to finance – women are still struggling to survive in the business environment
“We are doing this by fostering a culture of collaboration and facilitating an environment that allows members of the local community, especially women, to build their own economies.”
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Top Women Advancing gender equality:creating an inclusive environment
Everyone benefits when women and girls are treated equally. It’s a global goal all of us can and should be working toward, including in our businesses and workplaces.
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Top Women Discovering the power of technology in business
Technology, by far, has had the greatest impact on our daily lives in recent years affecting not only our personal lives, but how we do business – technology in business changes the game!
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Top Women Employees ‘Quiet Quitting’? It’s time to take a deep dive into your organisational culture
Quiet Quitting starts when your organisational culture fails to create a perceived environment that upholds employee health and well-being and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
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Top Women Digital nomads: 5 ways rental property owners can benefit
“Digital nomads are looking for lifestyle improvements and coastal areas typically provide those benefits.”
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Top Women Reigniting your workforce in 2023: How companies can curb the ‘great breakup’
“Women experience extreme pressure to perform not only in the workplace but also in other aspects of their lives, so providing them with tools to build growth-enabling and supportive behaviours is a vital key to the war
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Top Women The importance of taking ownership of your entrepreneurial journey
Startups are noteworthy drivers of economic development. The National Development Plan predicts that by 2030, small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) will be responsible for up to 80 percent of South Africa’s annual
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Top Women Are you driven by fear or focus?
The fear of failure drives many entrepreneurs. It keeps them up at night, causing them to second-guess every decision and spread themselves too thin on multiple fronts. But the truth is, entrepreneurs who are driven by a
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Top Women Four entrepreneurship programmes women entrepreneurs can participate in to boost their businesses
“Empowerment of women is core to South Africa’s processes of sustainable development. Leaving no one behind means addressing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and inequalities.”
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Top Women 10 characteristics of authentically resilient leaders
When we talk about Authentically Resilient Leadership, we aren’t referring to the theory of what makes a good leader – we’re speaking specifically about leaders who are able to lead during times of change, challenge, adv
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Top Women Breaking through the burnout crisis
The best place to start is to put our own oxygen mask on first and renew our own energy – we can only inspire excellence in others if our own tank is full. What leaders do has a disproportionate impact on others.
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Top Women Biashara initiative supports South African entrepreneurs
The grant is a catalyst for the positive change that entrepreneurs can make in their communities, with a special emphasis on micro, small, and medium-sized businesses
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Top Women Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an ALL leadership matter
In 2023, as leaders, we have the opportunity to advance our gains in this space and move towards creating workplaces where everyone has a sense of belonging. With that, employees can contribute tangible value to their co
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Top Women Global partnership launches fund to boost women in the financial services industry
The Fund’s mandate is to invest with women-owned and managed investment firms or women-led strategies within other investment firms, covering both listed and unlisted markets
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Top Women Make hard decisions about your public relations strategy and achieve the best results
While you do not need to launch a massive global public relations campaign, you do need to share stories that represent your company, its goals and its achievements in the best light.
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Top Women Making the tech industry in South Africa female-friendly
Only 23 percent of tech jobs are occupied by women, holding 56 000 out of 236 000 ICT roles in the country. The need to improve diversity in this sector is very clearly apparent.
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Top Women Nurturing a happier workforce through business travel
The good news is that 2023 has been earmarked as the year businesses will rediscover the human connection. This, after many organisations left their humanity behind in 2022 in a crazy rush to jump on the digitalisation b
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Top Women Four organisations promoting women empowerment in South Africa
“Research evidence indicates that economic participation by women has wide-reaching impacts on and long-term benefits for local communities as well as overall economic growth.”
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Top Women 2022 is all wrapped up and we’re gearing up for the year ahead
This is our last newsletter for the year and we will be back in January 2023 with more inspiring, newsworthy interviews and write-ups and evergreen tips and advice.
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Top Women Looking for ways to empower your workforce in 2023? Education should be top of your list
As 2022 draws to a close and we start looking ahead to a brighter new year for our careers and businesses, it’s time to look at the role of workplace education as a valuable employee attraction and retention tool.
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Top Women Meet the two women pilots who proved their mettle and are paving a way for others
Sharing the challenges they’ve encountered in the male-dominated industry, the pair say that being constantly undermined remained a challenge for women in this industry.
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Top Women Cummins’ Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner has found her home and aims to serve others
“In Cummins, I have not experienced any challenges as a woman. In fact, this is the first place where during my interview, nobody asked me about childcare arrangements or about my family status.”
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Top Women Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO of Naspers Labs South Africa shares the concept of building empowered teams
“It is imperative to embrace the concept of building empowered teams, creating a shared sense of confidence that all employees are solving important, impactful, and valuable problems, this doesn’t only create forward mom
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Top Women Year-end fatigue: let’s rethink resilience, aim for antifragility
The ability to be resilient requires several key ingredients. It requires self-compassion, an understanding of who you are and what you’re capable of, and support from people who know you and whom you trust.
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Top Women MD of Legends IT, Lynn Bradford strives on empowering, educating and uplifting women in the workplace
“Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but it’s also a keystone of a prosperous, modern economy that provides sustainable inclusive growth.”
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Top Women Protecting your business from cyber attacks
In South Africa, 219 million detections were related to email threats. South Africa also had the highest targeted ransomware and BEC attempts.
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Top Women Dr Naledi Pandor awarded the Standard Bank Top Women in Public Sector Lifetime Achiever 2022
“We all have the urgent task of raising our voices to advocate for women’s empowerment across all sectors of our society and we should become practical activists in support of gender equality.”
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Top Women 5 benefits of building a community through masterclasses
A leader in South African business-to-business communication, at its core, Topco Media aims to celebrate, reward, and advertise the best in South African business and government while educating, informing, fostering rela
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Top Women Meet Celiwe Ross, Standard Bank Top Woman Business Leader of the Year
Women scooping this award are inspirational leaders who ensure they use their platform to drive economic and social empowerment for others.
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Top Women Nolwazi Mdunge’s love for timeless pieces resulted in the birth of Khulile
“All pieces are imported and every piece tells a story, revealing the craftsmanship with every crystal cut. Our mission is to offer customers quality and exquisite timeless pieces.”
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Top Women Cape Town star Lauren-Lee plans to inspire the youth through education and tough conversations
“Let us follow our dreams no matter how big or small we are able to do whatever we put our minds to. Yes, at times it is tough but let’s rise above the noise.”
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Top Women Founder and MD of Ziyana Business Consulting Training, Nomazibulo Tshanga, awarded the Top Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
“I’ve learned that consistency is what transforms average into excellence. I have laboured and will continue to be of service.”
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Top Women Quiet quitting and the effect on the workplace
Quiet quitting is the current new workplace buzzword, and although it seems like a resignation, it instead describes a fight against the hustle-bustle culture.
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Top Women Women rising above the noise hailed at annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2022
With over 700 attendees and a combination of over 30 phenomenal women across Africa and organisations advocating for gender equality and women empowerment that have been honoured for their work at the Standard Bank Top W
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Top Women Celebrating and awarding organisations and individuals driving gender empowerment at the 2022 Standard Bank Top Women awards
The organisation category awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of organisations striving to make the workplace supportive to women, while the individual awards recognise the achievements of individual female e
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Top Women Tiktok star, Whitney April wowed this year’s Standard Bank Top Virtual Women Conference delegates
“I want to inspire young people to go after their dreams and not to be influenced by the opinions of others and also not compare themselves to others, everyone is on their own timeline and their own journey”
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Top Women Meet Reshoketswe Zondi – Chairperson for Women in Mining for South32 HMM
“The world is not waiting for us to adapt to its changing every minute. If we don’t adapt and reskill, we will find ourselves out of touch with new reality.”
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Top Women Taking up space, being true to yourself, makes it easy to rise above the noise – Miss Universe and UN Women Ambassador, Zozibini Tunzi
“People who came before us showed that it’s possible to achieve your dreams, no matter how big they are.”
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Top Women The C-level: tips for women in business on how to get there
You’re rising up rapidly through the ranks of your industry and can see an opening into its gleaming boardrooms. Read on for three take-home messages that will see you ducking the choke-points and embracing the benefits
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Top Women Uber enabled women to enter a traditionally male-dominated industry by creating an inclusive environment
“Good things come and good things happen when people are able to move, whether that is across town or towards their dreams, which is why we’re proud of women who have tapped into our platform because they value the flexi
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Top Women Women empowerment report: Gender inequality remains a challenge in SA
Stats SA said achieving gender equity in positions of decision-making – both in government and in the private sector – is crucial to providing females with responsibilities for planning, making decisions, recommending po
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Top Women “Africa is our home, we drive her growth in everything that we do.” – Standard Bank Group’s COO, Margaret Nienaber
“I was constantly pushed to do more than I thought was possible and this is one of the greatest gifts that we can pass on to others, to let them know that we believe in them and we have their backs, particularly so from
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Top Women Meet the phenomenal women behind The Local Edit – Christine Meintjes and Berdine Swart
Together, this power duo aims to showcase South Africa’s best, while challenging consumers to consider shifting from the need for instant gratification to more intentional purchases that consider the impact on our earth,
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Top Women Prioritising employee mental health, here are 5 ways bosses can do this
While some companies may feel that it’s not up to them to take care of their employees’ mental well-being, many good bosses know that a happy employee is a productive one.
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Top Women A guide to surviving and winning the battle against mobile fraud
Mobile service fraud has become a lucrative business where cybercriminals have developed advanced measures to unlawfully steal consumer and business data, which not only compromises the safety of consumers but the servic
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Top Women How To Manage Mental Health Concerns at Work
While these are the legal parameters to take into account, I cannot stress enough that you are dealing with a human being and that all possible scenarios should be considered, and always look at what is fair to both part
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Top Women “I face the world and I face my staff and I show them how to be bold in adversity.” – Zeenat Ghoor, 2019 Standard Bank Top Women Top Entrepreneur of the Year
“The most important one has been barriers to entry of a primarily male-dominated discipline. I face daily challenges on site dealing with various construction managers, project managers and the professional team as they
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Top Women Leading women of African industry gather for the Standard Bank Top Women Conference
Since 2003, Top Women has been South Africa’s leading gender empowerment brand; celebrating visionary organisations that prioritise gender empowerment as integral to their strategy for growth and success.
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Top Women Private and public organisations are proud to be part of the Standard Bank Top Women Conference
“It is for this reason that we’re honoured to have the case studies, stories of success around change and driving gender empowerment; these organisations are bastions of that change and we’re honoured to have them as our
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Top Women An economy driven by passion as told by women and Africa
Women around the globe are tearing down stereotypes, breaking glass ceilings and generating impact using and creating their business influence throughout the digital spheres.
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Top Women Are you a working woman on the go? Here are 5 potentially life-saving safety tips for you
While this sounds obvious, how often do your colleagues in the office know exactly where you are, who you’re meeting and how long you’re going to be? Would they raise an alert if you didn’t get back in time?
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Top Women Dipti Varghese: A woman leading in visual communication shares her secret to success
“Women have a unique approach of compassion and empathy to problem solving. They have an inherent ability to derive clarity in a complex and challenging environment. Nurture these strengths, be agile and adapt to new thi
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Top Women Meet the 2021 Standard Bank Top Women Lifetime Achiever and the Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg: Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
The former Deputy President of South Africa was hailed for the decades she has sacrificed as a leader and activist. Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka has touched the lives of many wherever she has invested her time. Whether it be politi
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Top Women Cultivating women as Social Entrepreneurs
One of the stereotypes that must be thrown out the window is that women don’t perform well as businesswomen. While statistics show that women are still marginalised in the corporate world at the higher levels of manageme
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Top Women Is it time for a career change? 5 tips for switching up your career path
The modern world runs on computers and data, and being able to grasp IT concepts will make it easier for you to integrate into a new company with different systems. You don’t need to master every piece of software in ord
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Top Women Meet one of the country’s richest women – and winner of the 2021 Standard Bank Top Woman Lifetime Achiever Award – Irene Charnley
The prestigious award honours and celebrates women who have demonstrated tenacity, courage and excellence – and it serves as an inspiration to all young women out there, to persevere and #RiseAboveTheNoise.
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Top Women 10 business success tips from successful women entrepreneurs
Running a successful business is all about the route, the experience, getting lost and refinding your way, forging new paths, interacting with the people you encounter on your journey, and persevering through all the ups
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Top Women Gloria Serobe spoke women empowerment at the 2021 Standard Bank Top Women Conference
An iconic South African entrepreneur and businesswoman, she is a pioneer in the field of broad-based black economic empowerment for women, and is renowned for creating platforms which drive women’s economic participation
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Top Women “Standard Bank is willing to take up bets on entrepreneurs and walk this journey with them.” – Nondumiso Mthwa, CEO of Idwala Property Group
“Don’t hold back on yourself, don’t be afraid to take a chance on yourself. It doesn’t matter how your story starts, you can change it and become greater than you ever thought you’d be.”
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Top Women Women in business are critical for our economy
To help women progress into leadership positions, organisations need to go beyond mentorship networks and actively support promotions. This is supported by the research findings, which state that 42% of women believe tha
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Top Women Investing in a Diversity & Inclusion Policy is crucial for your business, here’s why:
If you have never put a values, vision and mission statement together, now is the time. It may seem old school and very corporate, but there is merit in detailing these elements.
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Top Women Transformation, Mars and the African Space Agency – meet Dr Adriana Marais, panellist at the 2021 Standard Bank Top Women Conference
“The time is now. We need to explore beyond what we are doing on earth – if we want to sustain our species beyond this era, it’s imperative that we become a multi-planetary species.”
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Top Women UCT Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng named the winner of the inaugural Africa Education Medal
“It is the greatest honour to be recognised for my life’s passion. Quality education is the key to Africa’s future, and I’m so grateful to HP, Intel and Microsoft for this award that I hope will inspire others across our
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Top Women “Women are not out of place in the automotive industry” Meet Tarryn Knight- Head of Product, Marketing and PR for Audi South Africa
“What I love about Audi is its pioneering spirit, the passion for progress and the premium yet authentic nature of the brand. That’s what it means to me to be an Audianer, and I am grateful to be in a position to share t
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Top Women Topco Media launches the Standard Bank Top Women ‘Empow(Her)’ Entrepreneurs Development Series
This three-part series offers female entrepreneurs an opportunity to upskill themselves, with access to knowledgeable and experienced mentors.
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Top Women Lessons you can learn from highly successful businesswomen
“The most important thing about giving feedback is that it must be about behaviour, rather than some essentialising characterisation of a person.”
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Top Women SnapScan is proud to stand on the giant shoulders of Standard Bank to meet the needs of their customers
“We have other platform businesses that we’re building. But SnapScan is a prime example of how we are using partnerships with fintechs both internally and at arm’s length to accelerate our transformation.”
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Top Women Top women in tech and science – reshaping the narrative
The science and technology industry has always been considered predominantly male; however, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) women are reshaping this narrative by using their scientific experti
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Top Women Do what others say you can’t, with the Bank that believes you can – meet Italia Mabula, Head of Brand & Marketing, BCC, Standard Bank Group
“One of our key drivers as a business is to create a positive impact in society and the communities in which we operate. By supporting female entrepreneurs through a platform such as Standard Bank Top Women, we help nurt
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Top Women Meet the 2021 Standard Bank Top Women Young Achiever of the year, Charmagne Mavudzi
The Standard Bank Top Women 2021 Young Achiever Award recognises the candidate for their contribution to the economy and growing employment in their enterprises. This candidate is a woman under 40 who has contributed to
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Top Women Three programmes providing women entrepreneurship skills
The country has made some noticeable gains in encouraging entrepreneurship among women, and this will be accelerated in public and private partnerships to dismantle the obstacles women entrepreneurs face.
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Top Women Being friends with stress as an entrepreneur
“Your ability to deal with stress has to be at a level where you know that there’s no way you’re going to fail. And if you are failing, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong, it’s because you are learning. So if
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Top Women Celebrating the Standard Bank Top Business Woman of 2021, Dr Leila Fourie, CEO, JSE
“As leaders, we are uniquely positioned to act as agents of change by taking the lead on measures to close the gender equality gap. The JSE has, for many years, heeded this call, and I am really proud of the progress we’
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Top Women Meet Katie Mohamed – CEO of BrandFusion and Founder of W-Suite
“I noticed the lack of representation of women in the room and felt that as an agent of change, I have to continue to play an instrumental role in transforming mentoring and impact, creating networks of collaboration, co
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Top Women Women are no longer spare wheels in the automotive industry
Mary was one of many women who have, through history, made a significant contribution to a male-dominated automotive industry. Carmakers are now taking heed, promoting gender diversity in key leadership positions, both i
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Top Women Be part of Sentech Africa Tech Week and watch your business thrive
Tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, corporations and business leaders in the tech industry at large have exactly 14 days to register for the Sentech Africa Tech Week. This is a groundbreaking hybrid tech experience, confere
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Top Women Is it a good idea to get your business certified?
Customers need to know that they are working with a business that understands their needs and will deliver on them. Being a certified business, with a great background and reputation, makes you an ideal choice – the reli
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Top Women Meet Kimberley Taylor Inventor and Founder of Loop
A total game changer for businesses, Loop connects delivery companies with all the players in their operation, from suppliers to customers. It allows dispatch managers to make delivery decisions based on efficiency and c
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Top Women 7 trailblazing South African women revolutionising their fields
There are numerous South African women leaders who are creating positive change, taking their place in the boardrooms of the business world and driving innovation across technology-based sectors. Others are achieving int
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Top Women Excelling in engineering and paving a way for others
The lens through which you are observed is usually more magnified than that used for males, and because of that you have a fear of failing.
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Top Women Small-business owners and entrepreneurs are vitally important for the economy
Most start-ups are born out of an individual’s desire to be able to manage their time and attain some degree of personal and creative independence. But unlike entrepreneurs, not all small business owners are necessarily
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Top Women African youth: Optimistic about the future and hungry for opportunities
The report also reveals that emigration is top of mind for many African youth and more than half say they are likely to at least consider moving to another country in the next three years. “Within the African continent,
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Top Women Become a woman in tech with these 5 programmes
Out of 236 000 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles in South Africa, women occupy 56 000 of them
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Top Women Meet Avril Campher, the Cummins Southern Africa Transformation Leader
My plan for the coming year is to continue the creation of a culture of positive change within the hearts, minds and behaviour of all Cummins employees.
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Top Women 4 online platforms empowering women through financial literacy
Financial independence is something many of us strive for. It is a key aspect that can give women freedom and power to decide on their life choices.
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Top Women Repo rates hike will affect consumers – 8 tips to help you manage your debt
The repo rate increase means that consumers will pay more interest on their loans, car and bond repayments
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Top Women South Africa’s entrepreneurial activity has increased and women are on the rise
On Entrepreneurial intentions in South Africa 2003-2021, the report showed that 20% of the adult population not involved in any entrepreneurial activity indicated that they intend to start a business in the next three ye
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Top Women 5 ways to nail your next broadcast interview
Being an expert in your field not only makes for a more interesting discussion, but also aids in making you as the interviewee feel more confident in what you are saying while at the same time establishing you as a thoug
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Top Women Lift as you rise, send down the ladder for young female entrepreneurs to thrive
Each generation has its own challenges, but gender diversity remains a global challenge to this day. It is vital for each generation to have an opportunity to tell their own stories.
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Top Women Sustainable business and ethical investing: ESG and change management are inextricably linked
Decades before it entered the current business lexicon, ESG was already a key investment factor for many, whether you called it ‘ethical investing’ or ‘corporate social responsibility ‘.
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Top Women Topco Media marketing team makes their mark at the Marketing Achievement Awards.
The Topco Media marketing team were announced as finalists for their Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Summit & Awards campaign at the Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA), last week.
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Top Women Saving electricity (and money) in your household
Public Sector Leaders spoke to the former CEO at Saving Energy, Craig Berman, about ways in which you can save electricity in your household.
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Top Women Are you maintaining the outer rings of your network?
While the concomitant strengthening of people’s closest relationships was in no sense a negative development, maintaining a connection to those outer rings has almost always been proven to boost innovation, creativity, p
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Top Women Your future leads are reading digital magazines: That’s where you should be too
With the size of the global digital publishing market expected to reach $41.64-billion in 2022 (up from $36.29-billion in 2021), it’s never been a better time to advertise in a digital magazine.
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Top Women Beyond disruption: The road to robustness
“The key to thriving within and beyond disruption is not resistance, it is robustness,” writes Juanita Vorster
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Top Women Maintaining brand authenticity in a rapidly changing world – 5 tips
We need to understand that the customer is more and more brand agnostic in the e-commerce space than what they are in the brick-and-mortar space.
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Top Women Meet transformation guru Esther Teeken, COO at the Institute of Directors
It was at Grant Thornton International that Esther was exposed to the range of benefits that are available to organisations which have teams of people from different cultures and locations.
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Top Women Epitomising servant-leadership – JSE CEO, Leila Fourie
As the Group CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Leila Fourie may be standing on the shoulders of giants, but this new generation leader is ensuring that she lifts as she rises, and for her, humanity is the key drive
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Top Women Meet Khangi Khoza, CEO, Swissport South Africa
Khangi Khoza studied Economics and after working in banking became the economic advisor to the Swiss Embassy covering 6 African countries. She then joined Swissport South Africa in June 2021 where she is responsible for
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Top Women Mmaki Jantjies a Young Global Leader from South Africa
It is no less heartening that 5 young South Africans are among the 109 chosen from among the world’s best to share their insights, drive, energy and vision. Please meet one of them – Mmaki Jantjies
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Top Women Bettering the financial future of our youth
National Debt Advisors CEO, Charnel Erntszen, has made it her personal mission to educate the youth about debt.
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Top Women Entrepreneur extraordinaire: Mining magnate Lindiwe Nakedi
Mining magnate Lindiwe Nakedi shares her experience as a mother on a mission to build a business that lasts.
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Top Women Health and Happiness in the Workplace: Who is responsible for what?
No, it is not all up to you, but seeing as they will spend most of their adult life working, you may as well do what you can to make it a pleasant experience.
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Top Women How to get on the cutting edge of marketing campaigns
We ask Lebo Lion about her advice on building online communities, the major mistakes brands make with their social media strategies, and more.
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Top Women How to save at the pumps
As South Africans deal with yet another massive fuel price hike, many will find their budgets stretched in accommodating increased transport costs.
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Top Women “Nothing matters if your content is not relevant to your audience” – Meet Estate Living’s Louise Martin
We asked Louise Martin, CEO of Estate Living, about identifying opportunities, creating an engaging brand story, using creativity to increase sales and balancing getting a return with maintaining integrity.
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Top Women Meet one of South Africa’s young global leaders
Esha Mansingh, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and IR at Imperial, is one of the 109 chosen by The Forum of Young Global Leaders to share her insights, drive, energy and vision.
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Top Women The Top Women Podcasts keep you on top of the latest conversations
The Top Women Business Unusual podcasts began in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic triggered lockdowns in South Africa. Since then, many wonderful conversations have been had.
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Top Women Be intentional about who you spend your time with
Think of the relationships in your life depicted as circles on a dart board. The bullseye represents your relationship with yourself. You are the leadership lid on your life and in your business.
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Top Women Building business resilience by learning to fail mindfully
Four business leaders who’ve experienced setbacks and learned resilience, share their tools for failing forward into business success. Like Melinda Gates, many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs have failed at
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Top Women Why entering awards should be part of your business strategy
Do you know about the incredible opportunities that you get when you enter awards?
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Top Women How to use your LinkedIn profile to boost your credibility and generate leads
Here are a few ways that an active and lively LinkedIn account can benefit your business, and a few examples from the Topco Media team of the type of content you could be posting.
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Top Women “I’ve always wanted to improve an existing process” – Meet Accurate Payroll’s Mona Murahwa
Here Mona tells us about the keys to a successful startup, building a commercially-viable business, how entrepreneurs can adapt to the coming future, and more.
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Top Women From blogs to virtual events: Meet Amanda Rogaly
“I was always going to be one of those women that give birth at their desk and return to work the day after giving birth.”
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Top Women From cashier to CEO: Meet The Gold Bar’s Sholain Perumal
A philanthropist at heart, and business woman by trade, her monthly charitable initiatives are a large part of who she and Sholain believes that helping people is her purpose in life.
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Top Women Banish the burnout
Defined by the World Health Organisation as a type of “chronic workplace stress that’s been unsuccessfully managed”, the occupational phenomenon called burnout has three main features.
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Top Women Meet VHG HR & Payroll Consulting’s MD, Given Ramasela Seolwana
“Our company is owned by two powerful women who are actively involved in the day-to-day functioning of the business.”
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Top Women Moma-preneurs: Do these 3 things to get yourself and your business on track
There’s no textbook that can teach you how to handle the risk and responsibility of being a mother who is in business, but shared experience does light the way.
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Top Women How a global pandemic is connecting HR to new opportunities
The ‘Great Resignation’ that took place over the last two years had a lot to do with this, as stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression became commonplace among employees under lockdown and the lines between life and work
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Top Women Meet Multineed CEO, Cindy Nhlapo
Cindy Nhlapo, currently an MBA candidate (North-West University), possesses a BPhil Honours in Marketing Management (IMM), Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (IMM), and BA Media studies (University of Free Sta
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Top Women The changing role of HR and its impact on the future world of work
The roles and responsibilities of human resource professionals are evolving at a rapid pace compared to just a few years ago, making HR an increasingly challenging environment to navigate for all stakeholders.
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Top Women 5 Top Business Management Apps for Thriving Women Entrepreneurs
These last two years have pushed businesses beyond their ‘safe’ boundaries and reinforced the need for improved organisational strategies and business processes. It has never been more important to employ business manage
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Top Women 9 ways to track your company’s health
Use mentorship tools and education provide a platform for employees and business owners to feel secure, supported and understood (a good example of this is Score) where business owners and employees can be paired up with
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Top Women Meet Liberty Two Degrees CEO, Amelia Beattie
Passionate about serving the property industry, Amelia was the President of the South African Property Association (SAPOA) from 2014 to 2015. She is also past Chair of Women’s Property Network (WPN) and served as a trust
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Top Women Top Women reaching for the stars: A look at 5 Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners
Here Top Women Leaders looks back at the winners from 2015 until 2019, starting with Marthie Jansen Van Rensburg, the 2015 winner, and closes with Zeenat Ghoor, the 2019 winner of the Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur
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Top Women 5 leadership principles for the post-pandemic landscape
The rapid shift towards remote work has blown to pieces many of our ideas about how people should be managed, showing that workers can be self-directed, accountable and productive when equipped with the right tools.
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Top Women Clicks Group CEO Bertina Engelbrecht is shifting the dial
Prior to joining Clicks in 2006 as Group HR Director, Engelbrecht worked for Spoornet, South African Airways, Transnet Group, Sea Harvest and Shell SA, the latter as an executive director.
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Top Women Past, Present, Future: Interview with Universal Knowledge Software CEO, Neesha Ramsumar
UKS is a female-owned level 1 B-BBEE certified company. As a female-owned company, UKS embodies gender empowerment policies, with 70% of its employee’s being women.
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Top Women What we can learn from highly successful businesswomen
As someone who’s spent more than a decade kicking down doors and picking up clients that naysayers thought I had no right to, I’ve learned how important it is to observe the successes of women who do make it as entrepren
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Top Women The Future of HR – The Missing Link?
The delicate question of what is the future of HR, like all future predictions, is fraught with imagination, controversy and at least partial failure. However, opinions on this matter are rich and common, originating fro
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Top Women You can’t please all stakeholders – Meet Kellogg SA Corporate Affairs Director, Zandile Mposelwa
As a leader, I find employee engagements are critical to ensure that together we understand and deliver the organisational strategy. I find them energising. I am particularly grateful to be able to do some of this face-t
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Top Women 9 tips on how to protect you and your business from phishing, vishing and whaling
South Africa sits sixth in ranking among the countries with the most cybercrime and has shown the sharpest rise in cybercrime compared to any country in the world.
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Top Women Future-proof and put people first: How to strengthen supply chains
Lockdown restrictions meant significant challenges for supply chains around the world, and these worsened when countries closed borders and imposed lockdowns.
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Top Women “Talk to the market, pick your niche and go where they are” – Meet Builders’ Senior Integrated Campaigns Manager, Roshana Burnett
Raised by a single mother on the Cape Flats, Roshana attended CPUT before moving to Johannesburg in 2004 where she began rising through the ranks. She started off her career in the B2B sector but has since moved over to
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Top Women Chatbots, improving the future of customer service
According to the Pwc Artificial Intelligence Study, by 2025, 95% of customer interactions will be powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Top Women “Find out what people value and what they would be willing to pay for” – Meet Mindjoy’s Gabi Immelman
Here Gabi tells about her mother’s influence, trends in the EdTech space and her advice to entrepreneurs wanting to get involved.
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Top Women The bottom line can’t be alone at the top – Meet Vuma’s Lianne Williams
Having built a career as a marketing and communications specialist spanning 18 years, Williams harnesses her skills, which lie formidably in market research and data analytics, to help drive change through Vuma’s many co
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Top Women Building safer communities: Honourable Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane discusses the work she does in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature to address gender-based violence.
In the latest Top Women podcast, Tonie Samkange, CEO of ThePRHouse speaks to the Honourable Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane about her efforts to deal with gender-based violence.
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Top Women Combining health with entrepreneurship – Meet Allison Amarachukwu Karen
The effects of the pandemic brought business to a complete halt! So, I had to improvise: I came up with the idea of consulting for people who are looking to relocate.
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Top Women 4 problem-solving techniques every leader should know
The best way to approach a problem will vary depending on the situation, contributing factors, the team, and your personal style.
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Top Women SA media mavens making waves
In South Africa women especially are increasingly dominating the arts and entertainment – and social media – space and setting trends … and the agenda.
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Top Women “A brand is not a logo” – Meet Bestmed’s Madelein Barkhuizen
You have to remain very involved with your brand and your team and make sure that you adapt your strategies and approaches, where necessary, and again refine and improve it. It should be a continuous process.
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Top Women How to take care of your employees – Meet Kim-Lee Wentzel Ricketts, industrial psychologist, public speaker and artist manager
Employees are experiencing heightened levels of depression and burnout. Businesses need to meet employees where they are.
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Top Women Does the customer always come first? – CX expert Nathalie Schooling answers
No-one knows more about shaping the customer’s experience than world-renowned CX expert Nathalie Schooling. A strategist with almost three decades of experience, in 2021 the nlightencx CEO was featured in the internation
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Top Women The five things your business can do to help SMMEs
You don’t need to make a big splash to help a small business. If you are the head of a bigger company and you have the ability to create change in your organisation, then consider implementing a small business support pr
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Top Women What it takes to stay on top of the latest trends – tips from Analyze Consulting COO Amanda Budler
Essentially, businesses are needing to execute their strategies, but are needing help with translating the changes to the everyday activities in the business.
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From The Boot of A Car In Soweto To Sneakers For Africa: How To Combine Profit and Service
TopCo Media From The Boot of A Car In Soweto To Sneakers For Africa: How To Combine Profit and Service Theo Baloyi, founder and CEO of Bathu Shoes, dynamic entrepreneur and philanthropist, won the 2021 Top Empowered Comp
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Top Women 3 things you can learn from the Great Resignation
There is a range of reasons why employees are resigning ranging from burnout at work, the hardship of extreme lockdowns in some parts of the world, the uncertainty of employment when others were being retrenched, the exp
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Top Women 5 major trends in HR
As workplaces have adapted to the impact of COVID-19, massive shifts have taken place in human resource management. Harpreet Singh Chhatwal, Area Senior Director, Human Resources, Middle East & Africa, Radisson Hotel Gro
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Top Women 5 tips for women industrialists from Keamogetswe Matsho, CEO, Aqua Air Africa
“My advice for women would be to be invested in continuously developing themselves and upskilling themselves and sharpening their soft skills which are essential in rising to the top.”
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Top Women All’s fair in property – or is it?
Ten years ago, sitting in a property management meeting, we would look out at a sea of faces with one or two females represented in management roles. The argument? Directors and trustees didn’t offer employment opportuni
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Top Women An economy driven by passion
What does it mean for an African society such as ours to rely on the Passion Economy, why is it stirring conversation from a local and global perspective but most importantly why does it depend on the power and radicalis
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Top Women Working virtually can help creativity
A study published in the MIT Sloan Management Review indicates that remote and virtual work has the “potential to improve group creativity and ideation”.
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4 reasons why digital transformation matters
Let’s be frank – South Africa’s economy is struggling, businesses have had a tough couple of years and youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Our focus must be on urgent solutions and growing th
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Top Women Celebrating Standard Bank Top Woman Entrepreneur of the Year: Thandeka Ndlovu-Mngomezulu
The Standard Bank Top Women Entrepreneur of the Year of the Award for 2021 went to Thandeka Ndlovu-Mngomezulu, Executive Director and founding partner of Thasola Consulting and Total Serve Facilities Management.
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Top Women CTRL+Alt+Connect: Consumers reimagined
Dealing with consumers has become more complex primarily because of expectations. The power dynamic that long rested in the hands of the mighty business has now landed in those of the consumer.
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Top Women “Starting a business will feel like running a marathon!” – 3 tips from JobCrystal MD Sasha Knott
Despite the bumps along the way, including being retrenched three times, Sasha has had the sort of success many entrepreneurs can only dream of after starting several successful businesses which she was able to sell.
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Leading from the front: Meet Clicks Group CEO Bertina Engelbrecht
With extensive experience in leadership positions at various industry giants, Clicks Group CEO Bertina Engelbrecht brings management expertise together with a love for people.
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Top Women The Engagement Rules of Remote Working
While remote working is not a regulated form of working in South Africa, employers and employees alike need to tread through these grounds cautiously.
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Top Women What it takes to be a leader in the post-pandemic era
This sudden shift in lifestyles has affected our intrinsic values and ideals, and there has never been a time in the history of the world where there has been a greater need for transformational leadership.
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Top Women Meet one of South Africa’s richest women – and winner of the Standard Bank Top Woman Lifetime Achiever Award – Irene Charnley
Amongst a host of accolades, the Lifetime Achievement Award is given to women who have had long-term impact on the way people think about and perceive the role of women in society.
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Top Women Too big for the microscope: Meet nuclear physicist Senamile Masango, a young women making her mark in science
Senamile Masango is a celebrated nuclear physicist and the first African woman to form part of an African-led team conducting experiments at CERN, a world-renowned centre for scientific research where the Higgs-Boson was
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Top Women What do you get from advertising in a digital magazine?
In the case of magazines, more people are reading online. Hence the shift to digital magazines, which give you the same benefits as print magazines, with all the added benefits from having content online.
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Top Women From the ground up: Marina Constas on bringing women in the property industry together
Marina Constas is the founder of Women in Sectional Title (WiST), an organisation working towards supporting women in the property by connecting and sharing information. We find out more about the attorney’s work, what i
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Top Women Meet Standard Bank Top Women Lifetime Achiever and new Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg: Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
The Standard Bank Top Women Lifetime Achiever Award for 2021 went to Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka who was recently appointed the new Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg.
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Top Women How and why you should adopt e-learning for your business
Today, effective learning is energetic, active, actionable and promotes the application of new ideas and information. Why then is e-learning still stagnant in so many of today’s organisations?
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Top Women There is no Plan-et B – 10 things we can all do to help save this one
Sustainable policies and practices both at work and at home, at governmental and private sector level are key to ensuring there is a future for us all on this blue planet.
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Top Women Do you want a better turnover? Keep the best people around
Happy employees are more focused, creative, motivated, productive, and positive — all factors which help shape a company’s performance
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Top Women Find the balance: Learn how to add compassion to your HR practices
How do we strike a balance between being aware of recent developments, dealing with talent (whether good or bad) and managing our personal lives?
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Top Women Tech solutions helping parents to protect their children – and FYI play it safe: Rachelle Best on her journey to protect children
When I encountered a problem in my personal and parenting life that I didn’t have an immediate answer to, I had to develop the solution myself, which I’m very proud to say is now called FYI play it safe.
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Top Women Meet South African Standard Bank Top Women sports icons: From the pool, to the court and into the ocean
Kgothatso Montjane, Tatjana Schoenmaker and Bianca Buitendag were celebrated for their efforts on the sporting stage.
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Top Women Finding the career of your dreams? Tips from Tower Group CEO, Kerry Morris, on crafting successful HR solutions
With expertise in leadership, recruitment and business process outsourcing, Kerry is the driving force behind Tower Group’s business solutions, and is strategic, flexible and future-focused in all aspects of her career.
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Top Women Going where your passion leads you: Meet Shazia Mentoor, Founder and Managing Director of Mentor Marketing SA
Shazia Mentoor went from developing websites to starting her own marketing agency after learning about digital marketing during an internship.
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Top Women How to get your office ready for 2022
The transition back into an office environment is not going to be smooth sailing from the start. But by doing these things listed here, you can make it easier for everyone and get the team excited to be back at work agai
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Top Women How to maintain the authenticity of your brand
Brands across sectors and industries have to undergo constant reforms and innovations to ensure they remain relevant in the minds of consumers and in line with their needs – which are evolving at an unprecedented pace.
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Top Women Equip your business for success in 2022: 7 Top Marketing Tips and Trends
It is back to work in January 2022 and, as a business, it is important to plan for the year ahead. A huge part of setting your business up for success is implementing current marketing best practices.
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Top Women Getting On Top: Why entering an award is good for business
We often don’t think of entering an award as good for business because we don’t know if we’re going to win. However reaching the final stages, and merely putting your name in the hat can have a wide range of benefits for
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Top Women More Than Surviving – Meet Lillian Barnard, Managing Director at Microsoft South Africa
“I have realised that life is a continuous learning journey of self-discovery. My message to women is to seek guidance and mentorship from other leaders, male and female, that you aspire to emulate. Learn from them and t
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Top Women Participation for productivity – Dr. Mariheca Otto shares her wisdom on organisations
If you want to increase productivity, you cannot stand behind people with a whip. A participative leadership style including lots of supportive behaviour is so crucial, as well as giving guidance in the form of questions
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Top Women 6 things to ensure that you employ the right people in 2022
As we head into a new year, you may have decided that your business needs to ramp up staff or skills in the coming months. But employing the right people to grow your business effectively can be a challenging task…
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Top Women Company culture in the age of WFH: Pipedream or business imperative?
What happens when people are working from home most of the time? The past 18 months have proved that remote work is more than viable for those engaged in intellectual work, but can company culture be nurtured and maintai
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Top Women Fighting For Dignity – Hon. Lindiwe Zulu: Minister of Social Development
Honourable Lindiwe Zulu is the Minister of Social Development and served as Minister of Small Business Development between 2014 and 2019. Previously, Hon. Zulu took on the role of International Relations Special Advisor
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Top Women Jackie Carroll, MD of Optimi Workplace – sharing knowledge and skills for adults to thrive and progress in the world of work.
Born in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Jackie Carroll who is the Managing Director of Optimi Workplace, is passionate about adult education and training, sharing knowledge and skills for adults to thrive and progress in the wo
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Top Women My success, Your success: Top tips from Carrol Boyes
Carrol Boyes was the founder, creator and CEO of the Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd. retailer in Cape Town. She was an iconic South African designer and her brand has deftly crafted a coveted and high-end product range of upmark
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Top Women 5 Tips to boost your social media strategy in 2022
Businesses will need to up their social media game in 2022 in order to scale and be more innovative. The key to boosting your business’s social media strategy is creating quality content that is informative and valuable,
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Top Women How to avoid financial stress this festive season
The festive season is a time for celebrating with loved ones – but these celebrations can often cause financial strain on families. The period is associated with the creation of debt, as many South Africans extend themse
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Top Women “In my house we believe in SuperHeroes!” – Meet Anastacia Tshesane – Diversity and Inclusion Leader, PwC
As Head of Diversity and Inclusion for PwC, Anastacia Tshesane continues to remain focused on banking and capital markets, and highly-regulated industries within the consumer industrial products and services area, partic
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Top Women Take the plunge! Meet Ronann Noble: CEO of Onyx Management Solutions
Ronann Noble is an incredible, passionate woman leader who is the driving force behind Onyx Management Solutions. She subscribes to the servant leadership philosophy and has been part of the IT industry for more than 24
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Top Women Vodacom’s Priya Thakoor takes home Top Women in Tech Award 2021
Managing Executive of Digital Sales, Products & Platforms at Vodacom, Priya Thakoor, was recently the recipient of the Top Women in Tech Award (Sponsored By Standard Bank), at this year’s 18th Standard Bank Top Women Awa
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Top Women 5 Benefits of Magazine Advertising for Businesses
Interest in digi-mags continues to grow year after year. This interest comes as no surprise since seeing that e-publications allow for loads more content engagement (audio and video content may be embedded) and eliminate
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Top Women Meet the HR Leader of The Year: Angie Ontong – The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
On 24 November, the 7th annual Future of HR Awards took place virtually and was viewed across Africa. This year, the HR Leader of The Year Award went to none other than Angie Ontong, Director of Human Resources Developme
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Top Women “Reimagine Africa Together” – meet Shirley Machaba – PwC South Africa CEO and PwC Southern Africa Regional Senior Partner at PwC South Africa
“Embrace every opportunity – and show up!” Powerhouse Shirley Machaba, CEO of PwC Southern Africa and Top Empowerment speaker, shares her journey with us. Her purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives, particula
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Top Women Skilled Talent Alert: The impact of the pandemic on Executive Search
What are the executive search trends in this vibrant post-pandemic period, and what are the changes we’re likely to see as more companies look beyond recovery, and onwards towards growth – and prosperity – in 2022 and be
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Top Women Taking Charge: Join The Fight Against GBVF
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBVF) is the annual international campaign which takes place between 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and 10 Decemb
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Top Women Dr Nivisha Parag discusses the benefits of ‘being a lifelong learner’ & embracing change in the healthcare sector
Regent Business School has recently just appointed Dr Nivisha Parag as Head of their School for Healthcare Management Studies. The MBA in Healthcare Management at Regent Business School is a niche qualification, and offe
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Top Women “Produce quality work that leaves a lasting impression” – Chanayé Pillay, Founder of HUGIO
Chanayé Pillay is a Durban-born entrepreneur from Port Shepstone, now living in Sibaya, Durban, who has grown up in the clothing and textile manufacturing industry. She is the driving force behind HUGIO – a new proudly S
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Top Women “Quality and consistency creates trust” – South African business woman extraordinaire, Boity Thulo, launches BT Signature beverages
While many are putting their celebrity status behind brands by being ambassadors, Boity Thulo is making her mark in a different way. As a major shareholder and Director of BTMK Beverages, Boity has had an amazing year. A
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Top Women GBVF: The National Council to lead the government’s response
The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill 2021, which lays out the legal framework for establishing the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, should be introduced to Parliament bef
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Top Women Celebrating phenomenal women and the companies behind them at the Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2021
Standard Bank Top Women is the No.1 and the longest running gender empowered awards programme for Top Women and Women-led companies — amplifying both individual and company successes in diversity and inclusion. These ann
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Top Women Carol Mazaka, Consumer Director at 1Life, talks building Generational Wealth for all
Born in Orlando East, Soweto, Carol Mazaka’s career has cut across various insurance companies and banks. At present, she is the Consumer Director at 1Life and works in Sales. She is also heading up the company’s Generat
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Top Women Cybercrime in Focus: How to avoid Cyber Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week takes place between 15-21 November annually. This commemoration encourages organisations, businesses and individuals to proactively take the necessary precautions to minimise the devast
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Top Women Follow her Lead: Dr. Leila Fourie receives Top Business Women of The Year 2021 accolade
Group CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr Leila Fourie, has been in the driver’s seat for almost 3 years now. Thus, it came as no surprise when she became the recipient of the Top Business Women of The Year
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Top Women SA Employment Law Vs. Domestic Violence Act
While you, as the employer, cannot take much control over what happens in your employees’ home life and outside of the workplace, you can instil a culture of zero-tolerance when it comes to gender-based violence and femi
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Top Women “Say ‘no’ more often!” – Mercia Jansen, Motul Area Manager for Southern and Eastern Africa
While others may consider her a trailblazer in what is still sometimes seen as a male-dominated space, Mercia Jansen didn’t set out to change the oil and lubricant industry. Instead, she is happiest when she is judged on
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Top Women Lyndy van den Barselaar talks: Gaining competitive advantage in the workplace of the future
The way of work is changing at a rapid rate globally and South African businesses need the right technologies and skills to adapt to this new business landscape to have competitive edge in the global marketplace. Against
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Top Women Meet the Standard Bank Top Women Young Achiever of the year, Charmagne Mavudzi
Charmagne Mavudzi was promoted to Head of Consumer Experience in June 2020. In this role, she takes care of the entire consumer journey from acquisition to retention. She has been at the forefront of developing Customer
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Top Women Small Business Owner vs Entrepreneur: Equally economically important
Despite the huge amount of commitment and effort that goes into running a business, there is a fundamental distinction between entrepreneurs and small business owners – from the personality of the business owner to the t
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Top Women Heloise Mgcina, Head of Marketing and Communications at Liberty Two Degrees, chats on why ‘Sustainable Branding’ matters
Heloise Mgcina is a seasoned Marketer with over 20 years in the industry, spanning across multiple industries from Telecoms to Professional Services and Banking, and more recently Property.
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Top Women Should Your Woman-Owned Business Get Certified?
When looking for exclusive business opportunities with the Government and Private Sector, being able to demonstrate that you are top of your game can help your business stand out from the rest. This is why certification
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Top Women ‘The Energy Sector needs more diversity’ – Meet I-G3N COO, Tumi Mphahlele
Based in Mabopane, Pretoria, Tumi Mphahlele is the Chief Operations Officer behind the company known as I-G3N. We sat down with the passionate COO for an exclusive interview.
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Top Women ‘Turn your pain into purpose!’ — Alexandra Miszewski, Founder & MD of Novita
Alexandra Miszewski is the young Cape Town entrepreneur who is the Founder & Managing Director of Novita. Novita’s flagship product is Synotech, an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment for arthritis currently in use in p
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Top Women Yael Geffen: The best approach to employee wellbeing is a holistic approach
Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, believes that it is becoming evident that, although we are all responsible for our own health, employers play an important role as well as a tremendous oppor
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Top Women “Don’t stop believing in your ability to succeed!” — Ushantha O’Donnell (Naidoo), PSH Commercial Lead at Zutari, talks success of women in Construction
Ushantha O’Donnell (Naidoo), PSH Commercial Lead at Zutari, is an Arbitrator and has worked in the Construction environment for over a decade. She has gained experience in the civil, commercial construction, and power se
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Top Women Melun Jeptha, Lead Environmental Practitioner at Ohana Environmental Consultants and Projects (Pty) Ltd., talks identifying your key strengths
Melun Jeptha is a qualified professional natural scientist with a B.Tech in Environmental Management, and is registered with the South African Council of Natural and Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
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Top Women Practice the Pause – mentor and coach, Petra Laranjo encourages SA women to ‘Live With Purpose’
Petra Laranjo has won and been nominated for multiple business and creative awards over her 20-year career in the areas of personal development, inspired leadership, employee engagement, personal brand and women upliftme
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Top Women Meet ROSOND’s Leading Geotechnical Project Geologist: Chelsea Rebelo
Chelsea Rebelo is a dual national (UK-RSA) who is in her early-career stages as a geoscientist, at ROSOND – providing fast, efficient, safe and cost-effective drilling and grouting services to mining and exploration indu
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Top Women The PinkDrive – limit your risk factors & improve your lifestyle
Many studies show a link between certain lifestyle habits and increased chances of developing some kinds of cancer. This is why PinkDrive believes in educating society on lifestyle changes that could limit risk factors.
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Top Women Margaret Hirsch, Executive Director at Hirsch’s Homestore Group, talks on financial independence
Margaret Hirsch, Executive Director of the Hirsch’s Homestore Group, was recently a panelist at the Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Conference 2021, taking part in the “A roadmap to entrepreneurial success” panel discuss
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Top Women Get educated on Sustainability with Kate Stubbs, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Interwaste
Kate Stubbs is currently the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Interwaste Holdings Limited. Kate is driven by a passion to make connections between people, ideas and concepts come alive.
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Top Women How To Manage Mental Health Concerns at Work
There is no doubt that mental health issues have been around for a very long time, and managing staff who are experiencing these issues still needs to be dealt with delicately. However, many employers do not know how to
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Top Women Passion and enthusiasm are ingredients for success! – Justine Engelbrecht, Executive Director at Tweak Fashion
Justine Engelbrecht is currently the Executive Director of a local NPC known as Tweak Fashion (Pty) Ltd. She is also the Director and Creative Coach at CreativeU (Pty) Ltd. CreativeU offers face to face or online Creativ
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Top Women To fully empower women, we need to work as a community – Baratang Miya, Founder of the Women In Tech Academy & Girlhype Coders Academy
Baratang Miya has been empowering women and driving workforce diversity and inclusion of women and youth in the technology and entrepreneurship space since 2003. She is the founder of the Women In Tech Academy and Girlh
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Top Women Women Take on The Supa Quick Network
As the tyre fitment centre group Supa Quick rolls out a refreshed brand over the coming years, women-led franchises are emerging and will be key drivers to the transformation of the tyre, automotive and mobility sector.
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Top Women “Strong women have the chance to make the change they need in the mining industry” – Impala Platinum (Implats) leading women weigh in
In the latest Standard Bank Top Women podcast, Fiona Wakelin, Head of Editorial for Topco Media, engages in conversation with Thabile Makgala, Executive: Eastern Limb at Implats, and Lee-Ann Samuel, Implats Group Executi
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Top Women How actionable data can help businesses achieve Net Zero faster
As climate change impacts everyone and everything, we need to embrace every solution and act together. Ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) attention will rightly focus on government commit
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Top Women Leading environmentalist, Margo Fargo, talks embracing the ‘Sustainability Factor’ in SA
Margo Fargo is one of South Africa’s leading environmentalists. She owns her very own metal straw company and has her own coffee company. Margo heads several women empowerment organisations, including the successful and
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Top Women New Energy Regulations Create Booming Businesses Opportunities: Vash Singh Is ahead of the Pack
A new regulation in the energy sector has created a massive gap in the energy services industry. Vash Singh, Managing Director of Alliance Energy, shares her journey to becoming an energy entrepreneur and encourages othe
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Top Women South Africa’s Top Women Conference dives into 2021 the post-pandemic gender empowerment agenda
This year’s Standard Bank Top Women Conference has brought together over 10 000 thought leaders and delegates from a cross-section of fields from banking to mining, sport and more.
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Top Women “The youth needs to be more exposed to Sustainability issues!” – Janine Espin, Co-Owner and Managing Director of EDS
Janine Espin is currently the Co-Owner and Managing Director of Economic Development Solutions (EDS) (Pty) Ltd, a consulting firm focusing on Economic Transformation and Community Participation. With over 15 years’ exper
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Top Women How Top Women in Africa Blaze the Trail for Economic Transformation
Sustainable development and economic transformation are a big focus for businesses throughout the continent these days. It’s the fuel that propels innovative companies, keeping them ahead of the curve. So, how do you go
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Top Women Charmaine Houvet, Senior Public Policy Director & Growth for Africa at Cisco, talks ‘living with purpose and intention’ through ESG practices
Charmaine Houvet, Senior Public Policy Director & Growth for Africa at Cisco, is a highly motivated and proactive executive, who operates with a strong sense of urgency, undertakes complex assignments, is assertive, meet
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Top Women How the Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Summit Will BLOW Your Mind
We don’t know about you, but we are at the edge of our seats, counting the seconds until this year’s Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Summit rolls around! The excitement levels are off the charts among the meticulous orga
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Top Women How Virtual Work is Bringing Back The Creative Spark
We’ve seen an increased reliance on all things virtual, upgrading society to ‘work-from-anywhere’ (WFA). With these observations in mind, how then do businesses work towards making sure they get the optimum level of crea
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Top Women Tips on how to unleash your financial potential from Lindy-Lou Alexander, Head of Brand and Marketing, Consumer and High Net Worth, Standard Bank Group
It comes as no surprise that women are better at managing money. In fact, the data clearly shows that women have astute financial acumen. With the representation of women in the workplace increasing – albeit not as at a
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Top Women Zooming in on Africa Trade & Investment: Learn to maximise your trade by expanding across the continent
The latest Standard Bank Top Women Masterclass takes a deep dive into African Trade and Investment. African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive an
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The Roadmap to Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any burgeoning economy. It takes the innovation and passion of hard-working trailblazers to bring new and exciting ideas to the table. However, starting your own venture can be quite da
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Top Women “Digital Training Empowers Women” – Meet Mariana Santos, founder of Chicas Poderosas
In this week’s Standard Bank Top Women Podcast, Head of Editorial for Topco Media, Fiona Wakelin, sits down with Mariana Santos to discuss the representation of women and other marginalised communities in the media, and
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Top Women Unlocking the potential for women-headed businesses – meet Simone Cooper, Head of Business Clients at Standard Bank South Africa
Simone Cooper is currently Head Business Clients, Standard Bank South Africa. She has obtained diverse exposure to Banking, particularly Business and Commercial Banking, having undertaken various roles within Standard Ba
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Top Women Happy Employees, Happy Business – Here’s how to retain the best talent
Having employees who are happy working for you isn’t just a personal matter, it’s an economic one. Happy employees are more focused, creative, motivated, productive, and positive – all factors which help shape a company’
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Top Women Meet Tracey Bolton, Director of Sales & Marketing for new Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira resort in Mozambique
Now based in South Africa’s St Francis Bay, Tracey Bolton is excited about her new position with the Banyan Tree Group and the challenge that launching a brand-new product – only the second resort in Africa under this pr
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Top Women “Risk and opportunity are two sides of the same coin” – Signa’s Innovator Director, Janine Piper
Signa’s Innovator Director, Janine Piper, is currently the head of the Signa Group’s Power of One initiative which is committed to changing one person’s life at a time, making a meaningful impact and contribution to some
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Top Women Are you experiencing Tangible Value Impact through Tech? – meet Mushfiqoh Samodien, Director at Aspire Solutions
In the latest Standard Bank Top Women podcast, Fiona Wakelin, Head of Editorial for Topco Media, engages in conversation with Mushfiqoh Samodien to discuss tangible value impact through technology, pivoting during the pa
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Top Women “Attitude creates experience” – Sales Director, Charlene Smith of Insight Consulting, chats on women in Sales
As Sales Director at Insight Consulting, Charlene Smith looks after the needs of all customers, specifically focusing on new business, account management and customer satisfaction. At Insight Consulting, she works with l
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Top Women Director of Paragon Architects, Estelle Meiring, chats on going the extra mile for people – set yourself apart!
Estelle Meiring is the Director of Paragon Architects. Estelle oversees one of three large production teams that delivers a wide range of architectural projects including industrial, office, student housing and education
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Top Women How to manage post-pandemic wellness challenges in HR
The pressure that HR departments have faced in establishing policies and strategies which affect the real wellbeing of our employees during COVID has been enormous. However, there has been a shift in approach, giving us
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Top Women Seneca Lutchmana, Leader, LIXIL Africa shares insight and inspiration with fellow female-empowered professionals
Uniquely positioned to lead the LIXIL Africa business, Seneca Lutchmana began her career as a lawyer working as in-house legal counsel. As Leader of LIXIL Africa, Seneca Lutchmana stands as a testament to the merit and s
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Top Women Is your content making an impact? Aisha Baker, “The Accidental Entrepreneur”, chats on intentional goal setting and monetisation
In her latest podcast, Aisha Baker sits down with Topco Media’s Karla Fletcher, to discuss her successful transition from online blogging to making real-world change. Aisha goes into depth on how she juggles everything,
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Top Women “Perseverance is the key to success” — Lee-Ann Samuel, Group Executive: People at Implats.
Lee-Ann Samuel, Implats Group Executive: People, has obtained notable achievements during her years in the industry, including being awarded HR Practitioner of the Year while at Nedbank. She holds a BA Psychology degree
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Top Women “Support other women, especially in the mining industry” — Thabile Makgala, Implats Executive: Eastern Limb
Serving almost two decades in the mining industry, Thabile Makgala, Implats Executive: Eastern Limb, is a Mining Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering (cum laude) and an MBA. Thabile also holds
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Top Women Are you ready to start your own business?
Quietly driving their own education, mothers, wives and daughters across the country are no longer waiting for others to define their futures and destinies. Now is the time to think out of the box and start your own busi
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Top Women Head of Strategy, Dealer & Distribution Development for AGCO Africa, Kershni Maharaj, calls for better support of women in AgriBusiness
As a seasoned executive, Ms. Kershni Maharaj joined AGCO Africa as a Senior Project Manager, and has thus far successfully led a dynamic team in pushing the business into a two-tier distribution model – one that is profi
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Top Women “Identify, connect and promote incredible talent!” – Professional International Futurist Keynote Speaker, Charlotte Kemp
With years and a wide range of association experience, combined with good futures models, Charlotte Kemp helps volunteer led association leaders to create futures focussed strategies for the association and advocacy plan
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Top Women Are you nurturing your passion and your grit? Meet Nicole Biondi, Head of Marketing & Communications for Innovation Edge
Nicole Biondi is the Head of Marketing and Communications activities for Innovation Edge – a social impact investor focused on early childhood in South Africa. She focuses on the needs and opportunities of the investment
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Top Women Sustainable Fashion – The sustainability circle you want to be a part of!
The Tweak Sustainability Circle rescues clothing from the landfill site, and utilises these and other discarded fabric remnants to train and empower entrepreneurs, to recreate and repurpose them into sellable fashion and
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Top Women “The liberation of women needs to be a global movement!”– Sodfa Daaji, Campaign Coordinator for the Nala Feminist Collective
In her latest podcast, Sodfa Daaji sits down with the Head of Editorial for Topco Media, Fiona Wakelin, to discuss her 28 year journey within the Women’s Rights space. Sodfa provides insight into women-led research, main
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Top Women “Women have the strength to rise above everything!” – Kabati Ellen Mohapi, Co-founder & Director of Bagotsi Unlimited Milling
Originally from Alexandra, Johannesburg, Kabati Ellen Mohapi is the Co-founder and Director of Bagotsi Unlimited Milling, a distributor in the maize meal industry with the intent of being a household favourite for genera
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Top Women “Iron Sharpens Iron” – Game’s Vice President of Marketing, Katherine Mary Madley, chats paying it forward
Today, as Game’s Vice President of Marketing, she is inspired by her purpose of leading smart people and bringing out the best execution in teams in order to win. Katherine Madley has spanned an ambitious and rewarding c
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Top Women Simónn Wiechers, COO of Troygold, talks on how female thinking adds a competitive edge in FinTech
While the FinTech and technology sectors are making strides towards attracting more females to their senior ranks, still there are deep-rooted challenges to changing gender ratios, breaking stereotypes and celebrating wo
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Top Women Sustainability is profitable! Join us for fascinating insights into how Sustainable Finance is making the financial sector a key player in the fight against climate change
In the latest Standard Bank Top Women Masterclass, Sustainable Finance was the hot topic of the day, as key players in the Sustainable Development and Finance landscape joined forces to share all the incredible ways in w
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Top Women Andile Rapiya drives new Broll strategy as COO of Human Capital and Communications
As COO in charge of the dual roles of Human Capital and Communications at Pan-African professional real-estate services provider Broll Property Group, Andile Rapiya plays a critical role in enabling the Group’s new strat
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Top Women “Go shine!” 3 top tips for Women in HR from Dana Smith, Head of HR Corporate for Kellogg SA
In an exclusive interview, Dana Smith, Head of HR Corporate for Kellogg SA, talks on Human Resources, leadership, motivation and employee expectations. Dana believes that in HR education, training and cross functional ex
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Top Women “Pay women what they are worth!” – Andisiwe Candice Sehoma, Access Campaign Advocacy Officer
Sehoma currently works for Doctors Without Borders as an Access Campaign Advocacy Officer, where she works towards the adoption of policies, laws and practices that safeguard public health. She credits the support she re
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Top Women The 3 ‘R’s’: Relationships, Results mindset & W(r)iting – Jacki McEwen-Powell, Eclipse Communications
Jacki McEwen-Powell is the Founding Partner of Eclipse Communications and an industry veteran, publicist and communications strategist. Jacki’s insatiable interest in public relations was ignited in her youth when she be
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Top Women “Run your career like a business!” – Shirley Machaba, CEO of PwC provides key tips for being an impactful leader
Shirley Machaba is the phenomenal woman leader and South African Chartered Accountant who is recognised as the first black woman to be appointed Chief Executive Officer for PwC Southern Africa. Just recently PwC was anno
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Top Women Making the Not So Possible, Possible – Shelley du Plessis, CEO and co-founder of Veracity Markets
Johannesburg businesswoman, Shelley du Plessis, is the proud CEO and co-founder, together with Dane A. Mesane (COO), of Veracity Markets – a privately owned South African-based company with offices in Cape Town and Sandt
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Top Women Mo’s Crib – Dynamic duo Mo & Michelle Mokone are taking SA’s innovative décor international
Founded in Gauteng, Mo’s Crib is a South African decor brand specialising in handmade, sustainable, and ethical homewares. Founded by sisters Mo (HR Specialist) and Michelle Mokone (Agricultural Economist), the brand is
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Top Women Navigating a brand through a pandemic and a rapidly changing world
While navigating a brand through a rapidly shifting world, and more recently through a pandemic, flexibility must be prioritised. Brands across sectors and industries have to undergo constant reforms and innovations to e
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Top Women Provide excellent customer experience and differentiate your company from competitors – Morwesi Agnes Ramphenyane, Chief Regional Officer at Openserve
Born in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Morwesi Agnes Ramphenyane who is the Chief Regional Officer at Openserve, is a seasoned professional responsible for the engineering build and field operations with a strong focus on the
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Top Women Women Leaders Gather to Drive Growth in Africa and Beyond
Last week’s Standard Bank Top Women Masterclass was a step in the right direction for addressing the structural barriers to youth entering the workplace. The episode covered strategies and instructional approaches design
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Top Women Bridging the Future Skills Gap: Top Women in Education and Skills Development talk overcoming structural barriers
Last week’s Standard Bank Top Women Masterclass was a step in the right direction for addressing the structural barriers to youth entering the workplace. The episode covered strategies and instructional approaches design
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Top Women Annelie Kruger, MD of Carty Carvenience, provides insight into the Automotive Industry in SA
Today, with more than 21 years behind her, Annelie Kruger is the Managing Director of Carty Carvenience, in Garsfontein, a member of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) and a proud Association of
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Top Women Cultivating Women as Social Entrepreneurs
Social entrepreneurship is defined as developing, funding, and implementing solutions to social, cultural, or environmental issues. It has been growing significantly in size, scope and support over recent years, correlat
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Top Women Full steam ahead for young women in the engineering and industrial sector: Mahadi Funeka, Industrial Planning Manager, Gibela
Mahadi Funeka is responsible for all planning activities and for ensuring that all the resources required for Gibela to manufacture train sets at its plant in Nigel on the East Rand are there when they are needed. This i
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Top Women Thandeka Meslane, Acting CFO at EPPF, discusses gender equality in Finance
Born in East London, finance professional Thandeka Meslane recently became the Acting CFO at Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF). With a BCom Honours degree in hand, she is a Professional Accountant who is registered
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Top Women Women in Business: Why they’re critical for our economy
The impact of the pandemic on women is an issue for everyone in the economy, as under-representing women in the workforce deprives businesses of much-needed skills, leadership and resources. In particular, the soft skill
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Top Women “Businesses fail through incorrect planning!” – Tips from Bathobile Chime, Divisional Director at Cushman and Wakefield: BROLL
MBA and RICS Candidate, Bathobile Chime, hails from Johannesburg, and is the Divisional Director at Cushman and Wakefield: BROLL. BROLL is the Affiliate Partner of Cushman & Wakefield in South Africa and across Sub-Sahar
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Top Women “Have a Just-Do-It Attitude!” – Lerato Pule, Telkom Business CFO, chats on work and discipline
Lerato Pule, Telkom Business CFO, is a highly motivated energetic individual who is driven by passion to sustain and create value through making a difference in people’s lives, business world, and overall community.
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Top Women Is it time for a career change?
There are many reasons why you may be needing to switch up your career path, depending on where you are in your life. For some, it’s the need for a new challenge; for others perhaps a desire for a better work environment
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Top Women Standard Bank Marketing Executive, Lindy-Lou Alexander, talks courageous leadership in SA
Lindy-Lou Alexander, Standard Bank Marketing Executive: Personal and Business Banking, is a top woman marketer who possesses a keen ability to see the ‘big picture’. She is dynamic and brave in her decisions – a courageo
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Top Women Dipti Varghese: A woman leading in visual communication
As a small business owner celebrating her 21st year in business, Dipti Varghese faced various challenges since establishing her business as a young woman of colour in the early days of our democracy. Having survived two
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Top Women Business Consultant, Heike Kannemeyer, talks taking ownership of your entrepreneurial journey
After starting her career as a 20-something business co-owner, with no choice but to absorb her immediate resources in the shape of her colleagues, friends, and clients, Heike Kannemeyer, took to starting her consulting
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Top Women ‘Never stop learning and growing!’ – Top tips from Kate Elliott, CEO of Right To Repair SA (R2RSA)
Cape Town-born businesswoman, Kate Elliot, comes from a legal background and has just been appointed CEO of Right to Repair SA (R2RSA). Taking on the new role with pride, Kate would love to see the automotive industry le
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Top Women Real estate & flexibility: A viable option for women who are making post-pandemic career changes
Although the overall long-term economic impact of Covid-19 has yet to be fully realised, growing evidence suggests that women have been impacted particularly hard. Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International R
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Top Women Sithembile Ntombela, Acting CEO for Brand South Africa, celebrates Brand South Africa’s 10 years of active citizenship
“Active citizenship is an important step towards healthy societies, especially in new democracies like ours”, says Sithembile Ntombela, General Manager for Marketing at Brand South Africa, in celebration of Brand South A
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Top Women Stacey Brewer, Co-Founder & CEO of Sparks Schools, disrupts education in SA
Stacey Brewer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sparks Schools – taking an innovative approach to disrupting South African education. Stacey had a compelling, disruptive solution to enable more SA families to access quality e
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Top Women A New Day for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund – Konehali Gugushe welcomes role of CEO
Ms Konehali (Kone) Gugushe, CEO at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, emphasizes the importance of taking a ‘people-centred approach to leadership’. Her determination has led to the cultivation of significant relationsh
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Top Women Equality for Women – Are we there yet?
As we approached Women’s Month, it is a good time to reflect on the slow pace at which transformation is taking place. Empowerment, in many instances, means to become aware of one’s rights and privileges and to fully exe
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Top Women Overcoming pandemic fatigue: How to uplift your organisation
As we move past the half year mark for 2021, it is a time of reflection as we realise how far the world has come in our efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Going on to two years of prevalence in South Africa, pan
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Top Women UCT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng, is a tireless advocate for SA’s progressive research in Education
Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng (previously Setati) is a highly celebrated B2 NRF-rated scientist who has completed more that 80 research papers, as well as five published edited volumes. In July 2018, Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng
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Top Women Finding new ways to work more efficiently – Louise Buys, Executive, Transport Lead: WC, AECOM
Louise Buys (Pr. Eng. PMP), is an Executive, Transport Lead: Western Cape, Civil Infrastructure, Africa at AECOM. She firmly believes that diverse teams make for successful teams. Louise is proud to have broken into this
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Top Women Fulfilled and happy people are productive employees
Culture is a critical component in any successful business, because culture fosters and supports personal passions and aligns each employee’s values with the company’s vision and mission. Here’s why fulfilled and happy p
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Top Women Get your company to turn R1.5-billion and beyond & scale
The Big question: How can your company break through the competition to get to US$100 million (R1.5 billion) in revenue? This has been one of the biggest challenges experienced by most startup businesses. There’s no magi
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Top Women Head of the African Habitat Conservancy Foundation (AHCF), Kudzai Mqingwana, is assisting local communities with Covid-19 Vaccinations
Kudzai Mqingwana, Head of the African Habitat Conservancy Foundation (AHCF), has more than 12 years experience in the field of Development, and is currently working to ensure that vulnerable communities across SA receive
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Top Women Nikita Budree, Senior Structural Engineer – AECOM: Durban – chats on the core values of diversity and inclusivity for women in Engineering
Nikita Budree is a Senior Structural Engineer at AECOM, working in the Durban office. She is passionate about improving the day-to-day lives of communities by delivering great design solutions. Key to this is adopting a
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Top Women Dr Dlamini-Zuma to play a vital role in this year’s Top Empowerment Virtual Conference
In just one day, Honourable Minister Dr Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, will be taking her spot as the keynote speaker at the Top Empowerment Conference, taking
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Top Women Dr. Jaclyn Oehley Lotter, Academic Dean at SACAP, talks leadership in education in SA
Dr. Jaclyn Oehley Lotter is the Academic Dean at SACAP (South African College of Applied Psychology). Her rise into leadership in education in South Africa has been organic, and is testimony to her openness to life’s exp
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Top Women Self-Care Matters – Even for Businesswomen: 4 ways to take better care of yourself during the pandemic
Putting yourself first isn’t easy. It seems as if there is always an impending deadline or someone that is fighting for your energy and time. However, self-care matters – even for businesswomen. Here are 4 ways to take b
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Top Women What Is an Executive Search Firm and how does it operate?
Executive search involves seeking out and drawing in the top individuals within the market to take up a senior-level position at a particular company. While this may sound seamless, it is important to note that the most
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Top Women Your strength and success come from your struggles and hardships – Ayanda Mafuleka, CA (SA), CEO of Fasset
Ayanda Mafuleka, CA (SA), CEO of Fasset, is leading the Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority – part of a sector that is particularly important as it’s the largest employer of people w
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Top Women Wanita Berry, Head of Human Resources at Wavemaker SA, talks maintaining a balance in the world of HR
In a time of ever-changing and ever-evolving human resource practices, it’s imperative that human resource professionals keep up. There are so many rules and regulations – Labour Law, BCEA, B-BBEE, to name a few – that w
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Top Women ‘Actionable data is your business’s best asset’, says Upuli de Abrew, Director of Insight Consulting
Sri Lanka-born Upuli de Abrew, Director of Insight Consulting, is passionate about ensuring that her customer and consulting partnership is as seamless as possible, and that the business’s solutions and service delivery
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Top Women Join the Hub of Economic Transformation – 2021 Top Empowerment Conference
Transformation should be a part of business strategy. It is a strategic imperative. It encompasses a paradigmatic shift away from crisis into a proactive space. Be an active participant in the paradigm shift – invest in
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Top Women Learn top social entrepreneurship lessons from Tracey Chambers, CEO at GROW Educare Centre
Social entrepreneurship requires key understanding of the problem that you are trying to solve – CEO of GROW Educare Centre, Tracey Chambers, sits down to provide core insight into achieving success in both education and
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Top Women Life insurance under 30 – why bother?
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that life is unpredictable. Whether you’re young or old, it is important to ensure you’re protected in the event of death, disability, loss of income or severe illne
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Top Women Commvault Africa’s Kate Mollett shares top tips for networking in a meaningful way
Commvault appointed Kate Mollett as its Regional Director for a newly expanded Commvault Africa organisation earlier this year. In this interview, Kate chats on all things SaaS-related, as well as making the most of netw
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Top Women Learn vital entrepreneurial lessons from the CBD industry with Michelle Campbell, owner of Green Cat Organic Health
Port Elizabeth and Cape Town-based entrepreneur, Michelle Campbell, is the owner of Green Cat Health Organic Health products – a female-owned business that focuses on mind, body and soul healing – which was launched back
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Top Women Lethabo Manamela, Interim CEO of SANEDI, chats empowering youth with better access to electricity
Lethabo Manamela discusses access to energy as a basic human right this Youth Month. We all need to take greater consideration of our energy use – take measures to become more energy efficient – so that there is sufficie
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Top Women You need to consider becoming a certified women-owned business
Now, more than ever, is an optimal time for South African women-owned businesses to leverage upon this steady progress, and getting certified as a top women-owned business organisation is one step in the right direction.
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Top Women Youth Development from a South African Perspective
As we honour South African youth during June, it’s important to acknowledge the multitude of challenges they face, such as poverty, unemployment, and inadequate educational outcomes. Youth development in SA requires more
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Top Women ‘Always under promise and over deliver’ – Advice from entrepreneur and cookbook author, Chantal Lascaris
Serial entrepreneur and cookbook author, Chantal Lascaris, has built a fine career thus far by simply indulging her passion for food, travel and healthy living. Chantal draws inspiration from her travels and home town –
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Top Women Is civil society the missing puzzle to achieving equality and equity?
Over the past decade, the women’s empowerment movement in South Africa has gained momentum, with civil society playing an increasingly important role. One of the best ways to help women is to give them the tools they nee
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Top Women Millennials set to grow the Direct Selling industry
Young job seekers are having to find new ways to earn money and create opportunities for themselves. Millennials currently make up 50% of the working force and are often seen as the ones who are more likely to take risks
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Top Women Opportunity meets preparation: Crystal Partners’ Dr. Keitumetse Tebogo Mothibeli talks social fulfilment & integrated success
In 2021, Dr. Keitumetse Mothibeli became the CEO of Crystal Partners – a 100% black owned investment company led by black female professionals. Crystal Partners aims to become the premier choice partner for global and lo
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Top Women The Youth: the generation taking restoring our Earth seriously
The future of South Africa’s environmental sustainability is certainly not all doom and gloom – simply because the youth, thankfully, carry the potential to help save the earth.
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Top Women BIC Soleil Enabling Young Women to Further Their Shine and Empower the Youth
There are a number of events and initiatives focusing on youth empowerment and advocacy that BIC Soleil, along with the Squad, will be a part of over the coming months. This all forms a part of BIC Soleil’s purpose to he
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Top Women Cathy Banks, CEO of Analyze Consulting on how to increase your business’s satisfaction rates
Cathy Banks, CEO of Analyze Consulting, is a highly experienced business and IT professional, passionate about solving business problems by focusing on technology, business processes and people. Cathy is also experienced
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Top Women Rolene Strauss inspires women in SA: “Self-confidence is key to personal growth”
In this week’s Standard Bank Top Women podcast, Karla Fletcher, the Head of Marketing at Topco Media, sits down with Rolene Strauss for a motivational discussion surrounding women rediscovering self-confidence, changing
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Top Women Sumarie Greybe, Co-founder of Naked Insurance: 3 tips for building new business models
Born and bred in Pretoria, South Africa, Sumarie (together with co-founders Alex Thomson and Ernest North) successfully raised funding and started to work full-time on Naked Insurance in 2016, which officially launched i
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Top Women The Passion Economy runs on a treasured currency – and it’s called ‘The Feminent Voice’
The Passion Economy has found a home in the South African soil and it has played its role by allowing various communities to resonate with its concept through the power of connectivity. But what does it mean for an Afric
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Top Women Be a better listener for greater solutions – Volenté Morais, Executive Manager at Koogan Plastics
Volenté Morais is proud to be a part of Koogan Plastics – a manufacturing company that’s won multiple times at Topco Media’s coveted annual Top Empowerment Awards, receiving top recognition in the ‘Commitment to Transfor
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Top Women Enhance your business by empowering employees to improve their personal finances
Ronelle Kind, General Manager of Employee Financial Wellbeing, from Momentum Corporate, explains that personal financial struggles can take a nasty toll on workforce performance, which may result in absenteeism or even p
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How Transformational Leadership is bettering the lives of South Africans
It stands to reason that good community leadership will ultimately have a substantial impact on business, but by actively trying to find solutions to some of the problems around us, especially those that have an impact o
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Top Women Marilyn Radebe, CEO of Soma-Solutions Group – 3 tips for future-proofing your business
CEO and Founder of the Soma-Solutions Group, Marilyn Radebe, heads a 100% black women owned information and communication technology company, and is the mastermind behind Edu-Supply and SmartSaver – two exciting new digi
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Top Women New mindset, new results – How to set better goals
Goal setting is a process, and although having a plan will strengthen your chances of achieving your goal, things change with time and updates may need to be made. Evaluating your game plan periodically will ensure that
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Top Women Discover the power of technology in business
Technology, by far, has had the greatest impact on our daily lives in recent years affecting not only our personal lives, but how we do business – technology in business changes the game!
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Top Women How you can power ahead and become a tech leader: 4 inspiring Top Women in Tech talk culture, talent, and mentorship
Driven by growing demand, the Standard Bank Top Women Masterclass series is geared towards inspiring women leaders in tech, assisting these phenomenal women in building and managing digitally transformative business ini
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Top Women Lisa Currey, Hamiltons Advertising’s MD, chats about “Hamfam” and cultivating great teams
Lisa Currey, Managing Director of Hamiltons Advertising, is committed to playing an active role in all aspects of the business, both on the creative and client side, and of course on the ground in the new space with her
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Top Women The rise of the digital solopreneur
A solopreneur is a business owner who manages their business alone. It is worth emphasising that the digitalisation of business processes has led to the crystallisation of solopreneurship.
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Top Women Tower Group CEO, Kerry Morris, shares 3 tips for creating solutions in HR
Kerry Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Tower Group (Pty) Ltd, is the driving force behind Tower Group’s business solutions, and is strategic, flexible and future-focused in all aspects of her career.
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Top Women How to excel in the business of wellness
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become even more essential to offer mental, wellness, physical and interpersonal work structures that benefit your team holistically and strengthens your ability to bring a continued an
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Top Women Access For All – Dr. Vera Songwe highlights economic harmony & gender peace goals
In the latest Business Unusual podcast, Karla Fletcher, Head of Marketing at Topco Media, engages in conversation with Dr. Vera Songwe for an incredibly insightful discussion on Digitalisation in Africa, Gender Peace, an
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Top Women How to survive in the battle against mobile fraud
Mobile service fraud has become a lucrative business where cyber criminals have developed advanced measures to unlawfully steal consumer and business data, which not only compromises the safety of consumers, but the serv
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Top Women Improve your digital service offering – Thabang Charlotte Mampane, CEO of the National Lotteries Commission
Thabang Charlotte Mampane, Commissioner of the NLC believes that from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) proved itself agile and quick to respond to beneficiary needs, which in tu
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Top Women Magali Malherbe, Managing Director of MAMAS Alliance, provides the key to a successful CSI programme
Managing Director at MAMAS Alliance, Magali Anne Malherbe, has been working to uplift children across South Africa for almost 25 years. Magali has been at the heart of the MAMAS Alliance for more than 3 years, working to
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Top Women Desirée Gullan, author and Creative Director of G&G Digital, chats creative solutions & crafting excellence
Today, Desirée Gullan is slaying the digital marketing landscape in South Africa, having co-founded what is now G&G Digital – the fastest growing digital agency in SA – in 2006. For Desirée, it all comes down to good cra
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Top Women Preparing the youth to invest in their future – Lizelle Strydom, Managing Director at CareerBox, gets real about HR practices
Durban-born Managing Director, Lizelle Strydom, has been instrumental in developing the unique, market leading impact sourcing offering that is CareerBox, providing opportunity amongst youth and women in South Africa.
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Top Women 5 ways to redefine retail: Transforming and adapting the narrative is critical
The pandemic took its toll on the industry, however, it unlocked opportunities for the retail sector to be innovative while placing the consumer top of mind. Moving forward the retail sector must transform and adapt the
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Top Women Together we build it – peace builder Hajer Sharief on democracy and youth empowerment
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Top Women Topco Media & Standard Bank Top Women: A tribute to women’s empowerment and leadership
Our Standard Bank Top Women Leaders platform, certifications, awards and publication have been instrumental in making a positive impact on the lives of women in business and beyond, cultivating a better future for the Af
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Top Women Mandela 100 icon, Mo Matli, chats on the power of storytelling in Advertising
Mo Matli, a filmmaker from Bloemfontein, in the Free State, is known for her incredible visual sensibilities displayed in her photography and films. Most recently, Mo partnered up with Filmer.tv, and the KFC team, to bri
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Top Women Africa Tech Week 2021 reveals Africa as a magnet for investors – 54 million jobs by 2022
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Top Women How office downsizing facilitates the rise of hybrid working solutions
With downsizing, a hybrid office model brings flexibility and freedom to employees, who may not have been able to work remotely before. And it enables companies to reduce their office space overheads – from rental to cof
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Top Women How outplacement can support your career management strategy
The pandemic has changed the way that people view their careers and how companies view hiring, training and transitioning employees. Here are three ways companies can better integrate outplacement into their overall work
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Top Women Tips from Rotary’s Annemarie Mostert on how to solve real problems with commitment and vision.
Annemarie Mostert is the Rotary International District Governor of District 9400, for the 2020 – 2021 period. In this interview, she shares tips for how to solve real problems with commitment and vision.
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Top Women 4 ways FinTech can improve your business
FinTech provides a vast variety of benefits, including increased access to financial products and services, speed and convenience. Additionally, FinTech has made managing a business easier, for both small and large entit
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Top Women How to keep your hybrid team flourishing in 2021
Seamless communication, all-inclusive support and a solid sense of equality are just some of the ways to create synergy when leading a hybrid team in 2021. Here’s how to keep your hybrid team flourishing all through the
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Top Women Join Google’s Vice President of Engineering, Dr. Marian Croak at Africa Tech Week 2021
Joining the summit as a celebrated keynote speaker, Dr Marian Croak – Vice President of Engineering for Google – will be tackling gender issues and inclusivity in tech as she leads a keynote address on Innovation and Wom
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Top Women Sanlam’s award-winning Operations Manager, Lizelle Solomons, shares the key elements of an effective operations strategy
Lizelle Solomons, the award-winning Operations Manager at Sanlam Global Investment Solutions, joined the company in September 2018 and is a member of the executive team. Lizelle has made invaluable contributions to the c
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Top Women Tune into International Digital Wellness Day for your wellbeing
International Digital Wellness Day will be celebrated around the world on Friday, 7 May 2021. The aim of this day is to raise global attention for mental, physical, emotional health, and safety when using digital devices
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Top Women 5 lessons to learn from successful women in the workplace
One of the most important things as women we can understand is what is holding us back from the ongoing success we deserve in the workplace. Donna Rachelson outlines 5 lessons to learn from successful women in the workpl
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Top Women Be the first to do something – Alex Glenday, Founder of Brew Kombucha on how to stand out in the market
Most people want to make decisions that benefit their health and their environment, but don’t know where to start. For Brew Kombucha founder Alex Glenday, it all starts with changing the way we consume.
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Top Women Discover ‘blended financial social impact work’ with Nyaradzo Mutanha, Monitoring & Evaluations Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments
Nyaradzo Mutanha, Monitoring & Evaluations Specialist at Tshikululu Social Investments, has been working with Tshikululu Social Investments for the past 4 years, and is passionate about philanthropy and making a differen
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Top Women Top 5 empowering reads for women entrepreneurs
In an effort to assist you with finding your groove again, here are our top 5 empowering reads for women entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already have an established business model, these reads w
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Top Women Dr. Mariheca Otto reveals how you can improve your organisational strategy
Dr. Mariheca Otto has been the owner and manager of Motto Business Consulting for more than 15 years, and is dedicated to her work in the field of organisation development and internal marketing for various clients, in d
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Top Women Is it the thief of time? Understanding why you procrastinate
The tendency to procrastinate is a problem for many people. The solution to overcome procrastination can be simple and with practice, the method can become second nature.
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Top Women Nicole Bodenham, HR Director at Pearson, shares 3 tips for adapting to new HR Tech
Nicole Bodenham, Human Resources Director at Pearson, has had a long, fruitful career working with people and strengthening relationships within various organisations. She thrives on adding real value to businesses by de
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Women Leaders Publication 16th Edition 2021 – It’s a Must-See!
The 16th edition cover is a true celebration of champion women leaders in South Africa, honouring public figures who have gone the extra mile in empowering the country and future generations of young women.
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Top Women ‘We are human after all’ – Prof Shirley Zinn discusses growth, generosity & how to live a purposeful life
Today, Shirley Zinn is a Consultant, running her own business, and is the published Author of Swimming Up Stream (2015) – a must read which truly inspires human endeavour.
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Top Women Honouring ‘The Duchess of Healing’, Dr Sindi van Zyl – SA’s most avid HIV/Aids advocate
South Africa has lost one of it’s most influential women leaders and activists, Dr Sindi van Zyl. However, her legacy will live on, inspiring younger generations of medical practitioners to keep pursuing their dream.
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Top Women 4 habits of highly successful businesswomen – what we can learn from them
The harsh truth is that women are still dramatically under-represented when it comes to entrepreneurship and in the C-Suite. And while the situation is better in some countries than others, it’s a global issue that needs
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Top Women How to build a mindset that will keep you inspired, no matter what
Keep feeding your brain information that brings you joy and elevates you in your career or your hobbies. The more you learn and the more you know, the more inspired you will be!
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Top Women Mbali Sebapu, Founder and CEO of Hermosa Flor Cosmetics, talks product development & building an authentic African brand
From the South African National Defense Force (SA Navy) to becoming the CEO of her own business, Mbali Sebapu is passionate about creating products that uplift women across the continent, and enrich the SA economy.
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Top Women Top young achiever – Rabia Ghoor of Swiitchbeauty® shares 3 tips for building a successful beauty brand from the ground up
Today, as the Founder and Creative Director of the brand Swiitchbeauty®, Rabia Ghoor is a Forbes Young Achiever 2021 Award recipient, and is noted as one of South Africa’s leading women in business.
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Top Women SA’s Private Sector commits to combating GBVF with Response Fund
Our nation finds itself at war – in the thick of battle against tragically high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. SA’s Private Sector commits to combating GBVF with the Response Fund – South Africa’s roadmap t
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7 risks women intrapreneurs can take to unlock their creative potential
Creativity means different things to different people. It is a skill that will stand you in good stead if you are an intrapreneur. Here are 7 risks women intrapreneurs can take to unlock their creative potential.
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Top Women Making a difference one woman at a time – Sthabile Mavundla, CEO of Zanda Zonke
As the CEO of Zanda Zonke (Pty) Ltd. – Transformational Game-Changing Leadership tailor-made for Women – Sthabile Mavundla believes that empowering women means empowering a community
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Top Women Strengthening student support & CSI for win-win solutions with Fundi Capital
The Top Empowerment Masterclass, in partnership with Fundi Capital (Pty) Ltd., sheds light on issues surrounding the underpinnings of CSI Solutions – Corporate Social Investment, and companies seeing a positive ROI.
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Top Women The magic of Canva – an exceptional branding and marketing tool
Launched a mere nine years ago, Canva is a graphic design platform that gives anyone from a social media newbie to a seasoned graphic designer the tools they need to create beautiful visual content.
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Top Women Worried about your staff’s health? – Tips for prioritising employee wellness
While there are many smart watches and other wearables that organisations can use to track the healthcare of your organisations, there are also a couple of really easy ways to use tech without laying out thousands of ran
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Top Women Canva: Are you making the best use of the business tools at your fingertips?
One thing we have to be thankful for, is all the business tools which have become available online to help us with our daily operations. Whether you’re running an online store or have a website for your business, Canva i
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Top Women From The Throne. Caron Kganyago-Williams, Founder & Director of The Throne Agency, on managing competitive edge
The Throne is a 100% black, woman-owned content, influencer relations, insights and social media agency. It also serves as a trending online publication – of which Caron is also the editor.
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Top Women Keep your eye on the ball. Why psychographics are crucial for building your brand
Empathising with the journey of a client, understanding where they are at and what their aspirations are for marketing their brand should be a core part of the process in developing and delivering a strategy that works.
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Top Women The Sunflower Fund blossoms into DKMS Africa – A blooming partnership emerges
As these two forces unite, DKMS Africa has become designated as a donor recruitment centre and stem cell registry. The amalgamated South African-based stem cell organisation is now expanding and consolidating an ‘ethnica
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Top Women 5 Best tech tools for employee wellness – WFH made easier!
With Covid-19 having spiraled the world into remote working, employee wellness is more important now than ever before. Technology already enables businesses to work remotely with little fuss. Now, however, it is time to
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Top Women 4 tips to ensure you have a fighting-fit, future-fit workforce
If you adopt a mindset that your staff are your greatest asset and you invest in their health and safety, you will see a far greater Return on Investment than if you try to cut corners for short-term wins.
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Top Women Aim high! Yolisa Nyoka, Africa Oil and Power’s newest Programme Director, talks delivering quality and creating jobs across Africa
Africa Oil & Power (AOP) – the African continent’s leading investment platform for the energy sector – has recently just appointed Yolisa Nyoka as their new Programme Director. She will be lending her expertise to produc
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Top Women Safety first! What is psychological safety and why is it important in the workplace?
You may have made it through 2020 as a successful team leader, despite all the challenges, but how do you know if your team is feeling safe and engaged as we forge ahead?
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Top Women Taking away your headache: Judith Middleton, CEO at DUO Marketing & Communications, talks research, innovation and solutions
Judith Middleton has 20 years of experience in the tech industry, and a deep understanding of the importance of integrating PR and marketing into an effective tech business strategy.
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Top Women SA’s Sumayya Vally becomes ‘The World’s Most Influential Architect Shaping the Future’
Sumayya was the only architect listed among the most influential people in the coveted ‘Innovators’ category, and was celebrated for her design for the 2020/2021+ Serpentine Pavilion. She, thus, became the youngest woman
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Top Women 8 tips for managing debt effectively
Everyone has a debt to manage. Sometimes, if you have a large amount of debt you have to put in more effort to manage it all while juggling current payments that have to be met.
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Top Women Aqua Air Africa (Pty) Ltd. CEO, Keamogetswe Matsho, is championing new environmental realities – powered by H2O
She’s a Standard Bank Top Woman Young Achiever Finalist (2020) and is extremely passionate about the development of Africa, building brands and uplifting start-ups – Keamogetswe Matsho is a woman on top of her game right
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Top Women Award-winning ecological engineer, Yolandi Schoeman, shares top tips for biotech success
Yolandi Schoeman is an internationally acclaimed transformation leader in the ecological engineering space, and anchor of the Biohacker Show. She currently works as an External Lecturer and Examiner at Monash University,
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Top Women IOT for marketing: building a buyer’s persona with psychographics
Psychographics, which measure customers’ attitudes and interests rather than ‘objective’ demographic criteria, can provide deep insight that complements what we learn from demographics.
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Top Women Speak up and save lives – 3 things you can do
Speaking up is not an easy task and if we do, most of us are nervous about doing so. Every single individual needs to speak up when observing people disregarding the rules that can keep us safe, not to mention help busin
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Top Women The C-level: tips for women in business on how to get there
You’re rising up rapidly through the ranks of your industry and can see an opening into its gleaming boardrooms. Read on for three take-home messages that will see you ducking the choke-points and embracing the benefits
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Top Women Advancing gender equality: addressing under-representation in SA
Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. Studies have shown time and again that a diverse workplace is a more profitable one.
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Top Women No more stereotypes: it’s time to celebrate our women scientists and engineers
The challenge we have is perception. And confidence. Far too often, girls wrongly believe that they’re not good in science; they think they’re best in the arts. And we have to break that stereotype too.
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Top Women Top 3 tips for reaching your reputation fitness goals
Setting reputation goals should be as important as setting personal goals for yourself, for example getting fit and healthy. Just as you cannot function normally when you are under the weather, your business is not able
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Top Women Youngest-ever black female attorney, Nomlayo Mabhena, transforms the legal space
Over the years, Nomlayo has gained valuable experience in the Dispute Resolution, Employment as well as the Real Estate and Conveyancing practices. Her personal mission is to use her career to play an active role in tran
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Top Women 8 Top tips on how you can make working from home work for you
Working from home, it seems, is set to linger for a while, and it’s anyone’s guess whether we’ll ever return to office environments the way they were.
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Top Women The value of third-party accreditation to enable business sustainability and success
Considering the shift in the business landscape which should see smaller companies coming to the forefront of industry – innovation in product offerings and creating jobs – an obstacle for success should not be a lack of
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Top Women Top Women Masterclass Series – Episode 6: accessing funding & capital for women in Africa
This week we are talking all about funding, confidence and compliance, zooming in on how women in Africa can gain better access to the financial support they require to make their business a success.
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Top Women What the Covid-19 vaccine means for all employers – steps to take going forward
South Africa’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out has started. Since the country currently has no law making the vaccine mandatory, employers may be wondering what their role in the health and safety of their employees is.
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Top Women Kate Mollett appointed as Regional Director for new, expanded, Commvault Africa expansion
Commvault, a recognised global enterprise software leader in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, has announced the appointment of Kate Mollett as its Regional Director for a newly expanded C
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Top Women These 3 hidden tips will totally transform your business! Self-empowered entrepreneur Kopano Moshoana reveals all!
Creative marketing guru and edgy entrepreneur, Kopano Ruth Pheladi Moshoana, is the founder of the digital business known as KPRM Marketing Solutions, and owner and co-founder of Sorted VA…
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Top Women Be consistent – top SA influencer, Mihlali Ndamase, on the power of creating relatable content
Mihlali Ndamase, South Africa’s most-followed and adored Digital Content Creator, has been making waves wherever she invests her time and efforts.
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Top Women The only limit is your mindset – top tips from techpreneur, Nureshka Viranna
Durban-born tech and e-commerce entrepreneur, Nureshka Viranna, founded the online education platform, Lit Academy, in 2019.
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Top Women Worth up to $15-billion by 2022 – why influencer marketing is still effective
If lockdown taught us anything, it was that social media and whom we follow can keep us entertained and informed for hours. 2020 was the year that many brands realised that the influencer marketing model is well-matched
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Top Women 7 ways to reimagine a post pandemic office
The acceleration of change spurred on by the global pandemic has wearied the world. Employees who were hoping that 2021 would magically make all the COVID-19 craziness go away are grappling with persistent anxiety.
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Top Women Celebrating the first woman in SA to receive a PhD in Development Finance: Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko
A woman of many talents, Dr. Nthabiseng Moleko is a poet, author, the Commissioner of the Commission for Gender Equality, and the Deputy Chairperson of the Ikaha TVET College Council. She serves on the Board of Trustees
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Top Women Rashmee Ragaven: Advancing manufacturing investment in SA
South Africa’s manufacturing industry is one that is filled with vibrance and potential. Playing a key role in attracting investments into the country, is Rashmee Ragaven, Senior Manager for the dti (Department of Trade
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Top Women Miss South Africa raises awareness on food insecurity in Cape Town
South Africa’s much-loved Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020, consistently proves that she is as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. Last week, she took the opportunity of a free morning to spend it on the
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Top Women Setting your intentions for the year ahead
With the start of a new year, we may be tempted to set new year’s resolutions that often include things like losing weight, exercising more, sticking to a budget, becoming more organised, learning a new skill etc… But as
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Top Women Thuli Hlongwane, Founding Director at Prim-U talks on seeing new opportunities for creating jobs
Prim-U is an on-demand booking platform that connects businesses in the beauty & wellness industry with customers anytime, anywhere, to sell and distribute products and offer professional services. Founding Director, Thu
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Top Women Top Women Masterclass Series – Episode 5: Champion the unknown with mind blowing insight from trailblazing award-winning women who continue to raise the bar!
This week we are talking all about growth and women in business, zooming in on how to grow a business with staying power, and staying ready for any curveball that may come your way.
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Top Women How you can ensure client privacy and trust
Whilst the role of the marketing department appears to have evolved significantly over the past few years, fundamentally it is still about building relationships
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Top Women Meet SA’s Top Woman in Tech, Anna Collard – KnowBe4
Anna Collard is the female dynamo behind the innovative tech company, KnowBe4 Africa, offering top-notch Cyber Security Awareness Training in South Africa.
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Top Women Phenomenal women in SA Tech Industry
Topco Media hosted the Africa Tech Week Virtual Summit and Awards Ceremony, in November 2020. The much-anticipated event allowed attendees the opportunity to interact with business leaders who are actively shaping the fu
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Top Women Six tech insights for 2021
Whilst the role of the marketing department appears to have evolved significantly over the past few years, fundamentally it is still about building relationships
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Top Women 6 Tips for effective cash flow management
Cash is king, and effective cash flow management is vital to the health and success of your business in 2021.
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Top Women Charné Karaolis, Founder and MD of MSHEQ Health and Safety Consultants, talks new year, new wins
Last year Charné Karaolis, Founder and Managing Director at MSHEQ Health & Safety, won the Standard Bank Top Woman Young Achiever Award for the outstanding role she has played in striving to advance women in the workplac
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Top Women Empowering the modern workforce: HR trends for 2021 and beyond
2020 was a year like no other and has irrecoverably changed the way in which we work, study, shop and empower the workforce to be productive from anywhere, anytime. Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi, Human Resources Director at HEINE
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Top Women Maxine Gunzenhauser founder of MG Law – Shattering glass ceilings by 30
When analysing someone’s life, it can often look like their success came simply from being in the right place at the right time. What every successful person will tell you is that they were the right person in the right
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Top Women 5 pro tips for digital marketing in 2021
As the world gears up to face 2021 and its unprecedented times, the landscape of digital marketing has shifted to accommodate a new reality: one where consumer behaviour is governed by the omnipresence of COVID-19.
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Top Women Attracting Venture Capitalists in 2021: What entrepreneurs need to know
The Africa Tech Week Virtual Summit 2020 offered tech and business professionals enlightening industry expertise for transforming and scaling their businesses, whilst opening up crucial networking opportunities for start
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Top Women Reimagining company culture in the modern hybrid workplace
Much has been said and written about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, and the way we work, live, learn and communicate
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Top Women Standard Bank Top Woman, Celeste Margo Le Roux, shares her vision for 2021
Co-Founder and Chief Executive at React24, Celeste Margo Le Roux, recently became the recipient of the prestigious Top Woman Entrepreneur Award at the 2020 Standard Bank Top Women Awards
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Top Women Facing the new year and the new normal – 5 tips
COVID-19 has spurred a global culling of livelihoods, leaving millions of families facing dire economic realities
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Top Women Meet South African sustainable design guru Reabetswe Ngwane
Reabetswe Ngwane, an innovative young female designer, and the co-founder of KreamFields (Pty) and Atyre, is a locally celebrated premium producer and retailer of eco-friendly handbags.
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Top Women Top Woman: Emerging impact entrepreneur in SA
Over the past few years, our nation’s economy has witnessed a remarkable influx of entrepreneurial contributions, with local self-starters opting to build big brands and businesses up from scratch.
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Top Women GBV – what can you do? Workplace support for employees grappling with gender based violence
Domestic violence is a complex issue as there are different levels of abuse. Many women are in abusive relationships where they feel fear and anxiety but console themselves with “at least he doesn’t hit me”.
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Top Women SA’s Top Heavyweight Brands lead from the front in 2020’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign, geared towards rectifying violence against women and children, is an initiative of the United Nations, which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence again
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Top Women Winning the battle of gender inequality by accelerating the number of women in leadership roles
Dr Ranjani Kumari, Director at Centre for Social Research was a keynote speaker at the SB Top Women Conference and spoke about how crucial it is for women to be in leadership positions
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Top Women Top Women in Tech discussion – key insights from Topco Media’s Africa Tech Week Summit 2020
An all-female assembly of empowered women in Tech got together this year to celebrate women’s contribution to the field, and outline strategies for getting more and more women into leadership positions in Tech and IT
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Top Women Andrea Böhmert discusses learning to let go post COVID-19, and using this time to better yourself, your organisation, and build faithful partnerships
Co-Managing Partner at Knife Capital, Cape Town, Andrea Böhmert, is passionate about planning how to strategically and successfully scale businesses, and meeting the entrepreneurs responsible for building them.
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Top Women Are you facing change on the work front? 6 tips for adjusting to a new environment post COVID-19
Starting a new job in a new business environment does not always have to be the most terrifying thing you have ever done. There are things you – companies and new hires – can do to help make the transition a smooth one,
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Top Women Let frustration fuel inspiration: CEO of Denic Cabinets, Dipuo Phakhati, talks DIY and Dreaming Big!
Denic Cabinets is a proudly South African, B-BBEE level 1 contributor in the carpentry industry. Offering a complete solution of design, manufacturing and installation of customised kitchen units and built-in-cupboards
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Top Women Winner of Standard Bank Top Woman Award for Diversity in the Workplace – how is future-fit multinational Unilever giving back?
Unilever South Africa (Pty Ltd), a subsidiary of Unilever PLC, is one of the largest FMCG companies in South Africa. The company is over 100 years old and started operations in South Africa in 1891 when the Sunlight trad
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Top Women 5 top companies acing gender policy implementation
According to The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Gender Gap Index for 2020, South Africa’s women only occupy 38% of senior level positions in business organisations – that is managerial and CEO roles.
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Top Women “Africa is our home and we drive her growth” – meet Nolwazi Nzama, Head of Operational Risk for Personal and Business Banking, Standard Bank SA
As the Head of Operational Risk at PBB SA for Standard Bank, Nolwazi Nzama supports CE Funeka Montjane in managing the risk associated with the personal and business banking business. We spoke to her about housing the na
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Top Women Who’s the boss? Do you manage your money or does it manage you? 7 tips for how to be in charge of your finances
• Separate your personal finance from your business finance: o Have separate accounts for your business from day one. Funnel all business payments into the designated account and pay all business expenses from there as w
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Top Women Women in sustainability: Drivers of climate change solutions
Scientific reports warn us that climate change could bring extreme weather events and unique challenges that will affect all life. 1 And those who are most vulnerable,
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Top Women Boost your business and grow your international network – 5 benefits of attending a virtual event
Attending a virtual event dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development, as well as providing you with long term tools and skills.
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Top Women Business Unusual: Jasmin Pillay on how organisations can better manage emerging cultural transitions alongside spontaneous digital disruption
HR Director of Microsoft South Africa, Jasmin Pillay, is a strong advocate for taking a programmatic approach to cultivating organisations that are seeking out and amplifying the potential of their individual employees.
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Top Women Giving back by saving lives – meet Standard Bank Top Women Award winner Simphiwe Mamvura
Maponya 911 EMS is a proudly South African emergency medical services provider. A 100% black-owned and black-managed organisation, they strive to maintain the highest standard of business operations, efficient medical as
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Top Women Workplace wellness – shocking statistics: Learn from leading companies
With a potential second wave looming, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force South African companies to restructure their strategies and, even further, transition towards digitalising all internal processes and daily u
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Top Women 4 ways the South African skills training and development sector can unlock economic opportunity and encourage transformation
The skills training and development sector holds the power to change South Africa’s economic trajectory by promoting the inclusion of all demographic groups
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Top Women Fasten your seat belts! This is a powerful conversation! Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer at MTN unpacks her journey and her vision
Last week Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher spoke to award-winning Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer at MTN, Yolanda Cuba
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Top Women Female in power: Nicky van der Poel keeps her finger on the switch!
There is a light at the end of South Africa’s energy crisis, and Nicky van der Poel is a key player in ensuring that demand peaks are managed above expectations, and power outages are well-planned and executed – keeping
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Top Women Leading in these times of change calls for a particular skillset. 5 characteristics of a great leader
The definition of what constitutes a great leader is constantly evolving and reflects the ethos of a particular culture at a particular time.
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Top Women 2020 – what an eye opener! 7 key takeaways from a year we will never forget
2020! What a year it has been and, with only 2 months left of it in terms of a business year, what have we got to show for it? A lot of people will say “nothing” or “the entire year should just be forgotten” or “can we r
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Top Women Brave conversations – how technology can help prevent burnout from working the triple shift
At this year’s Standard Bank Top Women Conference, Vaxowave hosted a crucially important breakaway session on “The changing faces of technology”
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Top Women How technology is impacting the war on gender based violence in Africa – 5 key takeaways
The effects of the transformation to an African digital age has perhaps never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. The implications of forced social distancing and lockdown protocols birthed a “new normal
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Top Women The sky is falling! A heads up on how to spot fake news and what to do about it
At this year’s Standard Bank Top Women Conference, Vaxowave hosted a crucially important breakaway session on “The changing faces of technology”
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Top Women Are you experiencing conflict at work? 5 ways to overcome differences in the workplace
Many of us are returning to the workplace after 7 months of lockdown. Here are 4 types of conflict which you may encounter – and possible remedies.
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Top Women Celebrating Top Women: Yael Geffen – Standard Bank Top Woman in Property 2020 – artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives
I am so thrilled to not only have won this category but also to have been nominated for Businesswoman of the Year. The real estate industry is one of the sectors where women are still under-represented and female leaders
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Top Women Making the world a better place – business beyond profit with Lianne du Toit – Network Director at YPO
“Do not compare your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty.”
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Top Women What does success look like to you? 7 practical tips on money management for female entrepreneurs
You’ve chosen the path of most resistance for the risk of the highest reward. You’ve decided to venture out and start your own business.
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Top Women 5 pieces of valuable advice for entrepreneurs in these tough times
A serial entrepreneur, Mathew Toren, provides the following tips specifically for people who are in the business of setting up a business:
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Top Women A time to give back – Corporate Social Investment in the wake of COVID-19
These days successful companies are invested in doing good in the world around them. Looking beyond, yet not past, increasing profits and productivity, companies are exploring how to give back in meaningful and sustainab
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Top Women Brave conversations with UN Policy Director, Dr Purna Sen, on the journey to ending sex discrimination and gender inequality.
At this year’s Standard Bank Top Women Conference, Dr Purna Sen, UN Policy Director, spoke about discrimination, gender inequality and the structural changes that need to happen in order to end gender based violence (GBV
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Top Women Matodzi Phaswana on how technology can boost the agricultural sector – growing green apps for Africa
A new app developed by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is helping ensure food security in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
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Top Women Are you an effective communicator? 5 ways to ensure you are heard
When engineers build a tunnel, two teams start at opposite ends of the mountain and have to meet, precisely, in the middle. No room for the smallest miscalculation, deviation or miscommunication. Any of the above leads t
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Top Women How you can empower yourself by achieving a growth mindset – with Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Charlotte Blignaut
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for transformation – now more than ever.
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Top Women Is the connection between sustainability in the workplace and profit a no-brainer?
Put simply, a sustainable workplace is a workplace which takes into account a regard for people and the planet.
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Top Women Meet Standard Bank Top Women award winner – Top Businesswoman of the Year 2020 – Natasha Parmanand, FedEx Express Sub Sahara Africa
“I am only as strong as my team – I am because of you.” – Natasha Parmanand on receiving the Top Businesswoman of the Year award.
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Top Women JSE & FedEx Express Win Big at 17th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2020
CAPE TOWN, October 5, 2020 – TopCo Media is thrilled to announce the winners for this year’s prestigious Standard Bank Top Women Awards. As most businesses had to, the awards pivoted to become a completely virtual exper
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Top Women 4 reasons why women are effective leaders in business – Jenine Zachar, Head of Enterprise Development at Standard Bank
Gender shouldn’t be a factor in whether or not a person can be a great leader
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Top Women 7 ways to develop intrapreneurial thinking among employees
Every crisis contains hidden opportunity
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Top Women Brave conversations – How do we win the battle of gender inequality?
Dr Ranjani Kumari, Director at Centre for Social Research was a keynote speaker at the SB Top Women Conference and spoke about how crucial it is for women to be in leadership positions
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Top Women Thuli Madonsela – South Africa’s true north – speaks about navigating radical uncertainty with grace
Professor Advocate Thuli Madonsela was keynote speaker at the Standard Bank Top Women virtual conference on 1 October and the chat went wild welcoming her to the stage Having served as our Public Protector from 19 […]
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Top Women TopCo Media announces finalists for the 17th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2020
CAPE TOWN, September 29, 2020 – TopCo Media is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s prestigious Standard Bank Top Women Awards. The awards honour those whose unfailing vision and innovative leadership have
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Top Women Shaping the conversation for women in business – Standard Bank Top Women Awards announces most diverse judging panel yet
The 2019 Top Women judging panel Considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the country. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards are in their 17th year and their judging panel reads as a list of who’s who […]
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Top Women Standard Bank hosts Brave Conversations for Top Women 2020
As South Africa’s preeminent initiative to advocate for the advancement of gender empowerment, Standard Bank Top Women has once again embarked on its annual conference aimed at addressing issues of gender inequality, in
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Top Women Brave conversations – 4 ways you can support colleagues who may be experiencing the scourge of gender-based violence at home
Domestic violence is a complex issue as there are different levels of abuse. Many women are in abusive relationships where they feel fear and anxiety but console themselves with “at least he doesn’t hit me”. If a partner
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Top Women 5 steps to reach your greatest potential: Instant self-coaching, a South African world first – meet Charlotte Blignaut
With more than 21 years in people development, Charlotte is CEO of Emotion in Motion and Founder of the Your Hidden Genius tool.
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Top Women Chief Compliance Officer for Standard Bank PBB, Shimoné Pretorius speaks about the limitless possibilities for women – and keeping your chin up so that your crown stays on.
“There is no one more you-er than you” and the secret to happiness with Standard Bank’s Shimoné Pretorius
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Top Women CEO of The SA Apprentice 2021, Sygnia’s Magda Wierzycka, on leadership, the markets and recovering from COVID
In this week’s Top Women podcast, Ralf Fletcher sits down with renowned businesswomen, billionaire and anti-corruption activist, Magda Wierzycka.
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Top Women Blurred lines: The hidden downsides of being an over-achiever
As human beings, we want to succeed.
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Top Women Five ways HR can support retrenchment proofing
There has been a global trend over the last thirteen years in downsizing (retrenching) the workforce.
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Top Women Leanne Manas on the secrets of being a successful journalist and the importance of being heard
In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Head of Marketing, Karla Fletcher, sits down with Leanne to discuss a host of topics, from the importance of having a safe space to what keeps her grounded in South Africa.
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Top Women Making sure women have a seat at the table – Maredi Technologies
Women are the greatest resource any business has.
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Top Women Shaping The Conversation for Women In Business – Standard Bank Top Women Awards announces most diverse judging panel yet
Cape Town, 15 September 2020 – Considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the country. The Standard Bank Top Women Awards are in their 17th year and their judging panel reads as a list of who’s who of corpora
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