There is no denying the fact that unemployment is a massive issue in South Africa. The current unemployment rate is sitting at 29% and continues to rise year upon year. The even more terrifying reality is the fact that the country’s youth are the ones who are really feeling the pinch. The unemployment rate among [...]
You know how in Africa it is said that "it takes a village to raise a child"? Sure thing, we can't fault that. However, rather than sheltering behind "a village" and unidentified groups, let's shine that spotlight on some of the vital community members that make up that village. It is the parents, family, friends, [...]
There will be a number of lessons that you will learn as you begin your journey as an entrepreneur and start your own business. Why not save time and money and learn those lessons now? Here are seven of the most important ones. You don’t need an endless supply of capital A certain amount of [...]
Acts of Random Kindness (ARC). These four words can expand your social circle, uplift the downtrodden, and prove to be beneficial to self, at school, home or even as a “future” business owner. Whether you are a sole trader, sell stuff to friends on Facebook or like to try out at your school's entrepreneurial day; [...]
Are you a true entrepreneur at heart, or simply a wanna-be entrepreneur (wantrepreneur) who just can’t quite manage to pull it off? We’re sure it’s the former, but just in case - here are the main differences between the two. Belief Entrepreneurs have confidence and a strong belief in themselves but, unlike wantrepreneurs, they know [...]
It's no secret: the workplace is often plagued with gender inequalities. These can pop up in many facets that range from men earning more than women, to organisational cultures preferring men when it comes to top tier positions. Diversity and inclusion challenges pop up in many facets and while you might not be in the [...]
There is no getting away from the fact that unemployment is a serious problem in South Africa. According to Stats SA, 6.7-million people are currently unemployed in South Africa, which is 29% of everybody who could be working. However, while we could spend our time being sad, angry or stressed about it, there is a [...]
You will have a number of difficult choices to make in your matric year, and in order to make them, you will need to have a pretty decent idea of what you would like to do with your life in the future. So, what are your options when it comes to life after school? We [...]
Consider this to be the last battle cry. It is calling louder and clearer than ever before. In modern society, it can be compared to the last decisive 100m where victory is close, but oh so far away. This is it. All the preparations, aspirations and planting of teen boss seeds come down to this. [...]
It is an uncontested fact that men generally still earn more in many patriotic societies across the world. There’s a preference for men when it comes to leadership positions. Think of Africa and the planet in general. How many female presidents are there compared to their male counterparts? Even though considered one of the more [...]
