Mapping Africa’s Wealth
The economy in Africa is on the rise, and financial hubs are beginning to emerge. While the resource-rich African continent has seen only 13% growth in total private wealth over the past 10 years, the 3% spike in the past year alone indicates the growth is just warming up. Africa will also be home to […]
How the Blockchain is Powering Our Future
The future is bright, and it’s driven by the blockchain. Blockchain technology is already turning the financial industry upside down through its disruptive applications, but finance is only the tip of the iceberg. The blockchain’s true scope lies in its ability to change the way you do things every day – like voting, travelling, or […]
The Business Value Of The Blockchain
Blockchain can be an elusive concept. Its abstract nature leaves many wondering if this emerging technology is the global catalyst evangelists claim it to be. But blockchain is more of a tool than a catalyst – not a one-size-fits-all, but a new foundation underpinning our everyday tasks. It offers industries a techno-driven facelift with its […]
How Boundaries Can Help The Blockchain To Scale
The blockchain offers a long overdue upgrade for our changing economy. However, the world isn’t quite ready for broadscale blockchain adoption. The technology is still in its relative infancy, and to reach its true potential the blockchain must be able to successfully replace existing systems while also operating at meaningful scale. Today’s infographic comes to […]
Facebook’s Volatile Year
Facebook has found itself in the headlines a lot in 2018, but not for reasons investors are likely to be excited about. The tech giant battled privacy scandals, policy changes, and dwindling user engagement throughout the year, and in July the company made history with an overnight drop of $119 billion in market capitalization – […]
The AI-mazing Patent Race
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we live, and the tech giants are racing to stay ahead of the curve. AI-related funding totaled an estimated $15.2 billion in 2017, a 144% increase over the previous year. The U.S. tech industry leads with a 50% share of those investments, even with China swiftly closing the gap […]
How To Become An Executive Assistant
An Executive Assistant is the proverbial right hand of their employer, providing individualised support to high-level Executives. The daily role of an Executive Assistant might include: Handling all incoming and outgoing communication Managing schedules and travel arrangements Maintaining complex filing systems and databases Preparing and reviewing documents and presentations on an Executive’s behalf Assisting Executives […]
Developing Your Leadership Identity
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University of Stellenbosch and GetSmarter join forces to promote gender diversity in the workplace
Female leaders are good for business. Research has built a strong case for the advantages of gender diversity in the c-suite. Having a female-friendly mindset behind the steering wheel is a strategic move that can’t be downplayed in an economy where female consumers account for approximately 85% of consumer spending worldwide1, but the benefits don’t […]
Oxford Fintech Programme – A Webinar with David Shrier
The field of financial technology (fintech) is growing rapidly. Financial Innovations are disrupting the existing marketplace with the changes they bring across the fields of commerce and markets. As business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs build a strategy to future-proof their organisations for the changes brought by fintech, there is a growing need to educate oneself […]
