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Inside the 2026 Workplace: Dr. Chris Blair Breaks Down the Trends Leaders Can’t Ignore
The workplace is no longer a stable structure that evolves gradually. It is a live system under stress, reshaped simultaneously by demographic pressure, artificial intelligence, shifting power dynamics, and changing expectations of meaning and security. Rather than responding to a single shock, organisations are navigating overlapping disruptions that have fundamentally altered how work is organised, experienced, and valued. MEET THE EXPERT Dr. Chris Blair is the Group Direct
The Galaxy S26 Launch: Innovation in Privacy
Last night, the 25th of February 2026, was the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. I walked in with tempered expectations. Smartphones feel like they’ve reached a plateau. Cameras are excellent. Displays are sharp. Performance is rarely an issue. Genuine, hardware-led innovation has become incremental rather than transformative. TM Roh, CEO and Head of the Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics, opened the keynote by framing artificial intelligence not as a fe
From Smart Bricks to the World Cup Stage: Why LEGO’s Trophy Is More Than a Collectible
Not long ago, we explored how the LEGO Group is evolving beyond the bricks many of us grew up with. The introduction of smart play elements and interactive builds signalled something important: LEGO is not content with nostalgia alone. It is actively engineering relevance for a new generation. And yet, for all its innovation, LEGO’s enduring strength lies in something simpler. It never gets boring. Into Formula 1? There’s a build for that. Obsessed with architecture? Covered.
Absa Backs South Africa’s Creator Economy Through AMPD Studios Partnership
Absa Group Limited has announced a strategic partnership with AMPD Studios, marking a significant investment in Africa’s first fully integrated creative industry hub. The collaboration aims to unlock sustainable economic opportunities for young creatives across music, film, podcasting, gaming and digital content, positioning creativity not only as culture, but as commerce. Speaking at the launch, Thabisa Mkhwanazi said the partnership recognises that the way young people buil
Inside Woolworths’ Strategy to Turn Data into Customer Value
Since its launch last year, Woolworths’ MyDifference loyalty programme has signalled a decisive shift in how the retailer approaches customer engagement. Moving beyond the mechanics of traditional points-based systems, the programme introduces a more personalised, transparent and insight-led model designed to deepen relationships while delivering measurable value. MyDifference replaces the long-standing WRewards programme, which served customers for more than two decades. The
DWYPD and HEINEKEN Strengthen Women’s Economic Agenda
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), in partnership with HEINEKEN Beverages, successfully hosted a women’s economic empowerment dialogue at the Marriott Hotel, Crystal Towers in Century City, Cape Town yesterday. Held in the lead-up to the State of the Nation Address, the engagement brought together government, private-sector partners and civil-society organisations for a focused conversation on strengthening women’s economic participation and
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Opens With Bold Electrification Push
The 18th Africa Energy Indaba will open this year with a high-level plenary tackling one of the continent’s most pressing structural challenges: energy access. Under the theme “Energy Access and Energy Poverty – Mission 300M” , the conference’s opening session will examine how Africa can move from incremental progress to large-scale implementation in connecting 300 million people to electricity. Despite ongoing electrification efforts, hundreds of millions across the continen
10 Skills That Will Separate Exceptional Leaders in 2026
Essential soft skills every leader needs to thrive in an AI-driven era and lead teams with impact, empathy, and innovation.
How a Youth-Led Programme Is Changing Underage Drinking in the Eastern Cape
One of the main reasons students fail or underperform in their final exams is alcohol use and abuse, often starting at far younger ages than many adults realise. In communities where drinking is normalised early, the impact on learning, decision-making, and long-term outcomes can be devastating. Against this backdrop, a youth-led programme in the Eastern Cape is showing that meaningful intervention, when driven by young people themselves, can deliver real results. More than 3
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Sets the Agenda for the Continent’s Power Future
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba , widely regarded as the continent’s most influential energy conference and exhibition, will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Officially endorsed by South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the event once again positions itself as a central meeting point for shaping Africa’s energy future. At a time when the continent faces mounting pressure
Inside Africa’s Renewable Energy Boom Ahead of Energy Indaba 2026
Africa’s renewable energy sector is entering a decisive growth phase, with solar, wind, storage and green hydrogen projects scaling at record pace. This momentum is positioning the continent not only as a high-growth clean energy market, but as a critical destination for global investment seeking bankable, long-term returns. At the centre of this transformation are Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the mechanisms enabling large-scale ren
Why Financial Resolutions Fail and How to Fix Them
Every January, South Africans make the same familiar promises. Save more. Budget properly. Finally get finances under control. By March, reality sets in. Unexpected expenses crop up, debit orders pile up and good intentions fade under the weight of real financial pressure. The issue is rarely a lack of discipline. More often, financial resolutions fail because they are too broad to address the specific problem causing the most stress. According to Brett Caminsky, Director at
A Simpler Way to Handle Money Abroad This December
December travel comes with its usual to-do list: book flights, pack sunscreen, and attempt to conquer the chaos of foreign currency. For years, managing money abroad has meant juggling multiple cards, paying inflated fees, or queueing to buy foreign notes like it’s a national sport. With international travel climbing again, the gaps in how South Africans transact globally have never been clearer. Al Baraka Bank has stepped directly into that space with Vivere , introduced und
Inside the 2026 Workplace: Dr. Chris Blair Breaks Down the Trends Leaders Can’t Ignore
The workplace is no longer a stable structure that evolves gradually. It is a live system under stress, reshaped simultaneously by demographic pressure, artificial intelligence, shifting power dynamics, and changing expectations of meaning and security. Rather than responding to a single shock, organisations are navigating overlapping disruptions that have fundamentally altered how work is organised, experienced, and valued. MEET THE EXPERT Dr. Chris Blair is the Group Direct
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