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The expansion of coding into the curriculum for Foundation Phase learners is good news for education and will hopefully create opportunities for school leavers to develop the skills they will need for the jobs of the future.
But the knowledge of coding on its own is simply not enough to guarantee employment, says Andrew Bourne.
Andrew Bourne is Zoho's regional manager for the Africa region and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing and has spent the last five years focusing on the implementation and testing of various business technologies. He is very passionate about Zoho, skills training in technology and has exceptional insight into the technology business and marketing world.
On the show, he give more insight on coding for youths-self learning, skills training and mentorship.

The expansion of coding into the curriculum for Foundation Phase learners is good news for education and will hopefully create opportunities for school leavers to develop the skills they will need for the jobs of the future.
But the knowledge of coding on its own is simply not enough to guarantee employment, says Andrew Bourne.
Andrew Bourne is Zoho's regional manager for the Africa region and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing and has spent the last five years focusing on the implementation and testing of various business technologies. He is very passionate about Zoho, skills training in technology and has exceptional insight into the technology business and marketing world.
On the show, he give more insight on coding for youths-self learning, skills training and mentorship.

As businesses of all sizes, industries, and expertise scramble to keep the lights on and operations running, while weathering the simultaneously raging storms of economic uncertainty, limited access to credit, and high levels of competition, recent StatsSA figures on company liquidations indicate what appears to be a steep climb in the number of liquidations in the fourth quarter of 2022.
On the show, Sandra Beswick shares insight on the state of businesses between liquidation and light- the impact of on businesses and the way forward.
Sandra Beswick is a Senior Business Rescue Practitioner and a Director of Fluence Capital, with a wealth of experience giving professional advice about effective business management practices, turnaround strategies, enterprise development, and the funding of businesses. After working in the banking industry for decades, Sandra chose to dedicate herself to her passion of business development support operating always with an approach of empathy, integrity, respect and kindness.
She loves the challenge of turning a negative situation into a positive outcome.

As businesses of all sizes, industries, and expertise scramble to keep the lights on and operations running, while weathering the simultaneously raging storms of economic uncertainty, limited access to credit, and high levels of competition, recent StatsSA figures on company liquidations indicate what appears to be a steep climb in the number of liquidations in the fourth quarter of 2022.
On the show, Sandra Beswick shares insight on the state of businesses between liquidation and light- the impact of on businesses and the way forward.
Sandra Beswick is a Senior Business Rescue Practitioner and a Director of Fluence Capital, with a wealth of experience giving professional advice about effective business management practices, turnaround strategies, enterprise development, and the funding of businesses. After working in the banking industry for decades, Sandra chose to dedicate herself to her passion of business development support operating always with an approach of empathy, integrity, respect and kindness.
She loves the challenge of turning a negative situation into a positive outcome.

As businesses of all sizes, industries, and expertise scramble to keep the lights on and operations running, while weathering the simultaneously raging storms of economic uncertainty, limited access to credit, and high levels of competition, recent StatsSA figures on company liquidations indicate what appears to be a steep climb in the number of liquidations in the fourth quarter of 2022.
On the show, Sandra Beswick shares insight on the state of businesses between liquidation and light- the impact of on businesses and the way forward.
Sandra Beswick is a Senior Business Rescue Practitioner and a Director of Fluence Capital, with a wealth of experience giving professional advice about effective business management practices, turnaround strategies, enterprise development, and the funding of businesses. After working in the banking industry for decades, Sandra chose to dedicate herself to her passion of business development support operating always with an approach of empathy, integrity, respect and kindness.
She loves the challenge of turning a negative situation into a positive outcome.

While it feels as if there are some things that have returned to normal since the pandemic hit just over two years ago, there are important learnings for brands and businesses that remain relevant – and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.
One such learning has been the increased adoption of eCommerce by consumers, more specifically, the adoption of Influencer marketing by consumers and businesses as well
On the show, Albert Makoeng, head of sales at theSALT talks about influencer marketing, looking at marketing trends for 2023 for businesses in every industry.

While it feels as if there are some things that have returned to normal since the pandemic hit just over two years ago, there are important learnings for brands and businesses that remain relevant – and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.
One such learning has been the increased adoption of eCommerce by consumers, more specifically, the adoption of Influencer marketing by consumers and businesses as well
On the show, Albert Makoeng, head of sales at theSALT talks about influencer marketing, looking at marketing trends for 2023 for businesses in every industry.

While it feels as if there are some things that have returned to normal since the pandemic hit just over two years ago, there are important learnings for brands and businesses that remain relevant – and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.
One such learning has been the increased adoption of eCommerce by consumers, more specifically, the adoption of Influencer marketing by consumers and businesses as well
On the show, Albert Makoeng, head of sales at theSALT talks about influencer marketing, looking at marketing trends for 2023 for businesses in every industry.

Latest data show that sustainable investing is gaining strong traction in some countries and It is increasingly recognized that sustainable investment is good for business and that investors do not necessarily have to choose between returns and positive impact.
In Nigeria, where exactly are we as regards sustainable investment
Mr. Jonathan Obinna Ikeolumba shares insights on this and more.
He is a Certified Chartered Accountant and Finance Consultant with vast experience working across several organizations with different business structures and operating models. He is very passionate about solving complex business problems and helping businesses create value and is currently the Managing Partner at Officelord Consulting, a Finance and Strategy Consulting Firm

Latest data show that sustainable investing is gaining strong traction in some countries and It is increasingly recognized that sustainable investment is good for business and that investors do not necessarily have to choose between returns and positive impact.
In Nigeria, where exactly are we as regards sustainable investment
Mr. Jonathan Obinna Ikeolumba shares insights on this and more.
He is a Certified Chartered Accountant and Finance Consultant with vast experience working across several organizations with different business structures and operating models. He is very passionate about solving complex business problems and helping businesses create value and is currently the Managing Partner at Officelord Consulting, a Finance and Strategy Consulting Firm