Tag Archives: South Africa

GIBS Research Article: Value co-creation as a mediator between strategic planning and social enterprise performance. By Motshedisi Sina Mathibe, Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi & Progress Hove-Sibanda

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is twofold. The first was to explore the relationship between strategic planning (SP) and social enterprise performance (SEP). The second was to ascertain the mediation of value co-creation (VCC) to the relationship between SP and SEP. Design/methodology/approach This study followed a quantitative methodology using a survey conducted with […]
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Leveraging technology: A new hope for South African municipalities drowning in debt(BizCom)

Municipal debt is a pressing issue in South Africa, with local governments facing significant financial distress which has resulted in a cycle of financial instability that threatens the delivery of essential services. The debt owed by municipalities totals well over R100bn, with local governments owing substantial amounts to various entities, including water boards and state-owned […]
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GIBS White Paper: Employee workplace well-being report. By Dr Magwegwe

Reflecting the work and expertise of each organisation, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and October Health have partnered to develop employee well-being thought leadership in South Africa. Working together on this workplace well-being report, we aimed to provide insights into the overall well-being of working South Africans and to elucidate factors that influence […]
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The future of international economic institutions is up for grabs (FT)

The demographic balance of the world economy is shifting. And yet it will barely trouble the headlines because Africa’s economies are so poor. What they lack are well-functioning institutions, capital, and technology. According to World Bank estimates, the capital per worker in low-income countries — predominantly in Africa — is just $5,000 a head, one-fifth […]
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Transform your understanding with white papers authored by our leading faculty experts At the Gordon Institute of Business Science:Whitepaper title: Facilitation: A Guide to Approaches in Practice By Ackermann, R.

The need for groups of individuals, within teams, comingtogether across various organisational functions, or workingcollectively within society, to collaborate, solve problems, andmake decisions with sustainable long-term impact, has increasedsignificantly in recent years. Facilitation, the act of makinga process easier, is a valuable method to achieve constructiveresults by accessing the collective wisdom, skills, and energy ofindividuals, […]
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5 expert strategies for closing the gender gap in tourism leadership(IOL)

South Africa’s economy is driven by the “Big 5”. These are not the Big 5 that tourists flock to the country’s shores to photograph but rather the Big 5 sectors that bring in the most from an economic standpoint: mining, transport, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. According to reports, women make up close to 70% of South Africa’s tourism […]
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Steenhuisen’s budget speech promises positive outlook for agriculture (Bizcommunity)

Steenhuisen highlighted the widespread support the AAMP has received since its 2022 adoption, emphasizing his plan to accelerate its objectives rather than introducing new ones.The AAMP adoption process has enjoyed broad sectoral support, and I wish to clarify that I have no intention of reinventing the wheel. Instead, the focus will rather be on accelerating […]
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SMEs require a banking relationship, even in this digital age (BT)

The World Bank estimates that small businesses constitute 90 percent of all businesses worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa alone there are 44 million small businesses, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accounting for 60 percent of jobs. In South Africa there are approximately 3.2 million SMEs, which make them the backbone of the economy with a […]
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How SA Businesses can do more with less using automation, AI, and machine learning( iAfrica)

In a survey of more than 3,000 South Africans working across various industries, 59% stated that they knew about ChatGPT but only 38% had used it previously. Those who had never used the generative AI chatbot offered several reasons for not making it part of their day-to-day operations. More than half said they did not […]
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How will the new competition laws impact business?(Bizcommunity)

Before leaving his ministerial position, the outgoing Minister of Competition, Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel (the Minister), published two important regulations (one of which is in draft form). These regulations, relevant to all sectors of the economy, relate to commercial dealings amongst small businesses and agreements between suppliers, customers, and distributors. Click here to read […]
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