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How to strengthen ourselves in the digital space: Q&A with Altron CEO, Mteto Nyati – World Fellow on Global Leadership
Mteto Nyati, CEO of Altron, engaged in a live Q&A with Topco Media CEO, Ralf Fletcher.
ESG – Future of sustainability: Doing good business is good for business
Sustainability has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years and for good reason.
Five tips for changing career
Spring is here – new beginnings – are you thinking about a change of career ? Here are some tips for how to make sure you avoid jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Facility management solutions: A boost for SA healthcare facilities
As hospitals around the world are trying to fight the ongoing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of well-maintained, fully functioning hospitals and clinics is continuously being highlighted.
Topco Speakers
Robert Paddock
Founder & CEO
Valenture Institute
Kganki Matabane
CEO
Black Business Council
Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu
Chancellor
University of Pretoria
Thamo Mzobe
CEO
National Development Agency
Candice Watson
Executive: Human Capital
AECI Limited
Marc Privett
General Manager
Simplify.hr
Rapelang Rabana
Founder & CEO
Rekindle Learning
Buyani Zwane
Founder and CEO
Breakthrough Development
Carol Tshabalala
Sports broadcaster
SuperSport International
Jeanett Modise
Chief Executive:
HR and Transformation
Sanlam
Lindiwe Matlali
Founder & CEO
Africa Teen Geeks
Shirley Machaba
CEO
PWC
Dr Jacques Ludik
Founder and Executive Chairman
Cortex Logic
Phthizwe Malinga
Managing Director
SqwidNet
Dineo Molefe
Managing Director
T-Systems
Peter Njonjo
CEO and Co-founder
Twiga Foods
Topco News
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 corporate South Africa.
Hearing vs listening. Talking youth entrepreneurship and active listening with Lincoln Mali
On this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with Lincoln, the Chairman of Diner’s Club South Africa who has been at Standard Bank for 19 years.
Technology is forever, profits are for good
The digital revolution doesn’t only make companies run smoother, faster, and more efficiently, it is also helping them make the world a better, kinder, and fairer place for all.
Future of HR | 5 ways we need to prepare ourselves for the future of work
On 2nd and 3rd September, Topco Media and Simplify hosted the digital Future of HR Summit. An annual innovation-focused initiative that aimed to help delegates prepare for the hyper-digitised workplace of tomorrow.
Moving back to the office after working remotely
The first half of 2020 could be described as nothing short of chaotic. The world has been turned upside down by COVID-19 and all the challenges that have come with it.
Hearing vs listening. Talking youth entrepreneurship and active listening with Lincoln Mali
On this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with Lincoln, the Chairman of Diner’s Club South Africa who has been at Standard Bank for 19 years.
Scaling up, profitability and incentives – Business Unusual podcast with Robert Paddock
In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media sits down with Robert Paddock Co-founder at GetSmarter, Executive Director at Hubble Studios, Board Member at Injini, and CEO at Valenture Institute.
Whilst with GetSmarter, Robert travelled to the US to learn about scaling up first hand and he shares his experience with us – a key learning being how, by reading the book on scaling up methodology he understood how businesses can leverage relationships with their existing customer base and business partners.
Together with Ralf he dives into the dynamics around starting up, taking over and running a family business as well as solutions to the common challenges these type of businesses face.
Interesting Reads
Hearing vs listening. Talking youth entrepreneurship and active listening with Lincoln Mali
On this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher, sits down with Lincoln, the Chairman of Diner’s Club South Africa who has been at Standard Bank for 19 years.
How tech can mean a healthier lifestyle for you
Meet black-belt Ronald Abvajee, Winner of Future of HR Wellness Award 2019 - a leading health, fitness and wellness expert.
7 tips for wise money management
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 well. It is too easy to conflate personal and business finances if everything goes into one account.
COVID-19 Corona Virus: South African Resource Portal
