In Zimbabwe, a key consideration in the agriculture sector is not only the collection of data, but also strengthening its use for practical evidence in planning, investment, and farmer support. Decisions on crop production, livestock, rural livelihoods, and food security rely on analysts who can manage and interpret data accurately. While there is existing capacity within institutions, there remains a need for continuously strengthening the capacity in the use of modern statistical tools to further enhance the translation of available data into actionable policy insights. To address this gap, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in…
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As South Africa marks Youth Month, new data from Experian’s Consumer Default Index (CDIx) reveals a stark reality: despite making up nearly a quarter (24%) of the adult population, the nation’s youth are largely excluded from the formal credit economy. They hold just 10% of active credit accounts and a mere 4% of the country’s R2.39 trillion in outstanding debt, pointing to barriers that are creating a generation of ‘credit invisibles’. When young people access credit, they tend to show a strong affinity for Vehicle Asset Finance and Retail Loans, while their exposure to high-value assets like Home Loans remains…
As South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis persists, young entrepreneurs are stepping in to create the opportunities they can’t find, building businesses that not only sustain themselves, but also generate jobs and skills within their communities. With more than four in 10 young South Africans currently unable to find work, the urgency to create new pathways into economic participation has never been greater. While the challenge is well known, less attention is often paid to the young entrepreneurs who are actively working to change this reality and many of their businesses go unfinanced. This is according to Gugu Mjadu, Executive General…
Nearly 70% of South Africans associate generational debt with passing financial burdens on to future generations, while almost two-thirds believe life insurance plays an important role in building generational wealth. These are among the key findings from the third annual Youth Generational Debt Survey conducted by 1Life Insurance, which explores how South Africa’s youth are navigating debt, financial responsibility, and long-term wealth creation in a challenging economic environment. The survey, conducted in May 2026, gathered insights from respondents across South Africa and paints a picture of consumers who remain financially strained, yet deeply motivated to create better futures for their…
Growthpoint Properties South Africa’s leading locally listed REIT, took home three prestigious awards at the recent South African Facilities Management Association’s (SAFMA) annual awards ceremony: the Gold Award for Sustainability Champion of the Year, the Gold Award for Innovation in Facilities Management and a Silver Award for Leadership in Facilities Management. This recognition for excellence in FM acknowledges the paradigm-shifting journey Growthpoint’s FM function has undergone over the past three years, as its Facilities Management Centre of Excellence (COE) has evolved from a traditional support function into a strategic, data-driven business enabler with a clear and ambitious long-term vision. A…
Engen was proud to participate in Transport Evolution Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the future of transport and fleet performance across Southern Africa through innovative commercial solutions, resilient supply networks, and trusted technical expertise. As one of Africa’s leading transport and logistics industry gatherings, the event brought together fleet operators, infrastructure stakeholders, logistics leaders, investors, and solution providers to explore the trends, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of mobility and commercial transport. For Engen, participation in Transport Evolution Africa 2026 represented an important opportunity to engage directly with customers and industry stakeholders, deepen market understanding, and demonstrate…
The All-New Nissan LEAF has won the prestigious Editor’s Choice Award at this year’s Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards. The Editor’s Choice Award celebrates the model that has stood out above all the others that have been evaluated by Autotrader’s editorial team over the past year. Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Autotrader, the UK’s biggest automotive marketplace, said: “The Nissan LEAF has been at the forefront of the electric revolution for more than a decade. It is quite simply a legend, and this latest version blends comfort, range and technology into a stylish package while also boasting massive sustainability credentials. “We…
In a world increasingly shaped by AI-generated content and synthetic perfection, Windhoek Beer is making a clear and deliberate statement: real still matters. Today, the brand launches its integrated campaign ‘The Real Guy’, a culturally driven platform that challenges artificial perfection by celebrating real people, real stories, and human imperfection. Windhoek also formalises a commitment not to use AI-generated imagery in any consumer-facing communications. All brand content will feature real people, real beer, and real-world production. At the centre of the campaign is James Kumar, whose story reflects its core idea. Born with polydactylism – a congenital condition resulting in him…
With youth unemployment nearing 46% this year, young South Africans are increasingly entering the economy through non-traditional pathways such as entrepreneurial ventures, freelance work, and platform-based income. According to Leruo Malumo, Head of Product Strategy Development and Governance at Santam, this evolving way of working is fundamentally reshaping risk for the next generation. “While opening up new opportunities, these modern-day young professionals are building their livelihoods in environments marked by heightened uncertainty and volatility.” Malumo highlights three key structural shifts among Santam’s younger client base, namely income volatility risk, digital dependency risk, and liability risk. “Many young professionals today operate…
Investors providing capital to distressed companies can proceed with greater confidence that a completed business rescue recapitalisation will hold. A recent Gauteng High Court judgment in White Rivers Exploration v Polsun confirms that a business rescue plan may provide for the cancellation and reissuance of shares, and that such restructuring, once adopted and implemented, is final and cannot be retrospectively unwound. This finality is important for lenders, private credit investors and restructuring practitioners, that finality matters. This case concerned a familiar commercial problem: a financially distressed company required fresh capital if it was to survive, which solution was not simply…