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What can climbing Kilimanjaro teach us about women, leadership and success? This Women’s Month reflection explores confidence, mentorship, Ubuntu, personal development and the unseen barriers women overcome in business and life, while asking how leaders can make the path easier for the women coming after them.

Why is unemployment so high in South Africa, and what does it mean for business? South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, while expanded unemployment reached 43.8%. This article examines the economic cost of unemployment, barriers to job creation, effects on consumer demand and investment, and why employment growth needs to become a central economic policy priority.

How are women, Skills Development and B-BBEE changing South African business? This article explores the growth of women in leadership, black-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurship and skilled talent, and explains how Skills Development, Employment Equity and B-BBEE can help organisations build stronger leadership pipelines and prepare for the future workforce.

Professional growth is no longer linear. In today’s fast-changing workplace, experience must merge with innovation. Younger colleagues bring fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and adaptability, while seasoned professionals offer wisdom, context, and stability. By embracing cross-generational learning, reverse mentoring, and continuous growth, leaders can turn uncertainty into opportunity. This Women’s Day, let’s redefine expertise as humility, openness, and collaboration ac