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By Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC) Construction is building Africa’s capacity and potential, driving thousands of jobs per year. The challenge is that the industry is highly cyclical and vulnerable to economic fluctuations. In the past few years, especially, the industry has experienced sustained contraction with particularly slow recovery, as the aftereffects of the pandemic, geopolitical instability and supply chain disruptions, tighten

Picture the scene: you’re sipping a delightful glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and taking in a breathtaking mountain landscape, a cool breeze teasing your hair, while your children explore the outdoors nearby. For many families, this kind of escape has long felt out of reach – wine farms were places for adults, not weekend destinations designed with children in mind.   That perception is changing. As hospitality trends increasingly favour family-friendly wine estates, farms acros

By Tshepo David Sebe, Principal at Heidrick & Struggles Boards have come to expect CFOs to operate as strategic business partners rather than purely technical finance leaders. The modern CFO mandate spans strategy, technology oversight, stakeholder alignment, and team leadership. Expanding CFO responsibilities require organisations to strengthen the structures and teams that support the role.   Chief financial officers (CFOs) are under mounting pressure as their mandates expa

Written by: Extraordinary African wild dogs ( Lycaon pictus ), among Africa’s most endangered carnivores, are thriving in parts of the Waterberg Biosphere thanks to innovative conservation programmes and coordinated efforts between reserves and wildlife organisations. Globally, fewer than 7,000 wild dogs remain in the wild, and their survival hinges on vast territories, sufficient prey, and careful population management. “Wild dogs are highly social species and require large

Written by: Pedri Reyneke, CEO Multilink Financial Services As global markets fluctuate , many South African investors are making financial decisions based on headlines rather than hard data — a pattern that history shows can negatively affect long-term investment returns . Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East , particularly the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran , have contributed to rising global oil prices and increased market uncer