Parmi Natesan, a leading voice in empowerment: The easiest thing isn’t always the right thing
Her advocacy is particularly important in a time when the global conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging have shifted.
How benchmarking has helped businesses
The reason why benchmarking is important is because it compares your company’s people, products, and services with the competition.
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.