Trailblazers in human resources honoured at the Future of HR Awards 2025

The Future of HR Awards 2025, hosted by Topco Media, took place on 23 October 2025 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.
An emerging leader in mining

The Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2024 is one of South Africa’s most prestigious celebrations of women’s leadership and excellence.
Chinese automakers transforming competition as industry navigates head winds

Chinese automakers, in particular, are transforming competition. Their share in South Africa’s market now hovers near 15% in Q2 2025.
How to stop procrastinating through self-awareness

By shining a light on your tendencies, you can begin to understand why you procrastinate and take the necessary steps to address it.
Last call for Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025 entries

Under the inspiring theme ‘Her Power, Africa’s Future’, this year’s Awards will celebrate the visionary women and organisations driving progress, innovation, and equality across the continent.
Why employee wellness is your silent retention strategy

For HR leaders, the dilemma is clear: how do we balance care with performance expectations? The truth is, ignoring wellness doesn’t save costs, it multiplies them.
How tech is rewriting Africa’s GDP

From mobile money platforms that have transformed everyday commerce to billion-rand data centre investments, Africa’s digital economy is rewriting the continent’s growth story.
A passion turned into a business: The story of the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Entrepreneur of the Year

Cleopatra’s passion and her pitch impressed the judges so much that she was recognised with the Top Women EmpowHER Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024, sponsored by Standard Bank at the awards ceremony in December.
Dr Miskyah Toth on how to negotiate and grow your business by leveraging in-demand skills

Join us for the Business Directive Contract Services Future of HR Masterclass with Dr Miskyah Toth, How to Negotiate and Grow Your Business by Leveraging In-Demand Skills, hosted by Mokoena Moloto.
The countdown to Black Friday: How to plan for the spending frenzy

Every year, Black Friday brings a wave of deals, discounts, hype and temptation.