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Three major trends reshaping executive search in 2024
Explore how diversity initiatives, technological advancement, and cultural alignment are revolutionising the executive search landscape in South Africa and globally. Industry expert Jeremy Bossenger breaks down these crucial trends and their impact on modern recruitment practices. "
BLSA backs Ebrahim Rasool’s appointment as SA ambassador to the US
The head of business leadership said that the US and South Africa have had a strained relationship over the last two years.
Employment figures and ratings upgrade signify progress, but Gauteng is dragging
The slight rise in South Africa’s employment figures contrasts starkly with Gauteng's alarming job losses.
Pressure mounts on Pakistani “fake food shops”
Local business leaders urge Gauteng MEC to prioritise Soweto economy amid food poisoning crisis as authorities in Soweto investigate a series of food poisoning incidents linked to local spaza shops, following the tragic deaths of six children.
Women empowerment in business: Rumbi Consortium acquires 28% of Big Five Duty Free
Rumbi Consortium’s acquisition of a 28% stake in Big Five Duty Free marks a significant step towards empowering women in South Africa’s corporate landscape.
Pravin Gordhan was a man of deep integrity, who always put South Africa first, says BLSA
Business Leadership SA described Gordhan as a committed patriot and servant of South Africa whose intentions were always impeccable.
‘Rapid progress can be achieved’: Transnet needs to take a card from the Eskom playbook
BLSA’s CEO Busisiwe Mavuso praised the work done to improve Eskom and wants to see the same action at Transnet.
SA’s Health Compact an ‘act of bad faith’, says BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
Key business and health organisations have expressed extreme dismay that the Health Compact was unilaterally redrafted by government to put the NHI at its centre.
Ramaphosa urges unity in honouring Chief Justice Zondo as he prepares to bow out
‘There were revelations on who was involved. We saw what effect state capture had on our state, economy and society. ’
eThekwini in bid to boost local tourism
eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the KZN Growth Coalition Business Breakfast, aimed to strengthen collaboration and co-ordination for the benefit of the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the city.