The transport sector is one of those perceived to be male dominated. But in recent years more and more women are seen in the driving seat. Whether it be trucking, shipping, road or logistics, women are making in-roads. How has the industry transformed over the years and what is it that’s making it attractive to women and what sort of challenges are they facing?

Braimoh Bello explains why he thinks Africa’s problems lie with the leadership. He argues that if every politician avoids corruption and show contentment for the reward of their sweat, we would build a better continent.

Often we hear about the devastating effects drugs have in communities, but hardly hear about the impact it has in the workplace. Companies on the other hand don’t really know how to apply the country’s laws in dealing with the scourge. Just how prevalent is drug addiction in the workplace and how can employers go about testing their employees without stepping on their rights?

Many South African organisations and businesses are coming up with different projects to try and help in lifting up the country’s education. This time we hear about an initiative called e-maths projects which its founder says seeks to improve grades 11-12 mathematics results in rural and township's schools using cutting -edge technology in a mobile classroom. Just how different is it from what’s already out there and how successful is it so far?

We speak to Sizakele Marutlulle who is described as a disruptive thinker, cultural creative, business architect and speaker with experience across various sectors and geographies. Sizakele is currently rolling out a study that examines issues of diversity, identity, stigma and choice as it relates to the life experiences of Black Female Professionals who are childfree.

We look at the US current state of affairs with Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti and assess why African Americans still fare worse than any other ethnic group in the US and most people across the world.

We look at the US current state of affairs with Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti and assess why African Americans still fare worse than any other ethnic group in the US and most people across the world.

Last week the African Financial Group hosted a delegation from the Italian Region of Emilia Romagna where issues of investment were discussed. The seminar was seeking to facilitate business linkages and investment with local small businesses, cooperatives and black industrialists between organisations in Africa and Italy. Why is Italy showing interest in Africa and what is it that local business can gain out of this?

We often hear stories about how companies may refuse to employ people with disabilities or sometimes it is the person themselves who can’t fit into the particular sector they have studied for. The question then arises over whether institutions cater for people with disabilities? Well Shell Downstream SA together with the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority and Old Mutual Financial Services teamed up together and came up with learning opportunity specifically created for people with disabilities. What exactly does it entail?

As we are in the middle of winter, experts say that this is the time where we get hungrier due to cooler temperature. Let’s use this opportunity now to understand why do we get hungrier in winter than in summer?