A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed and shared in the cloud, and the entire team collaborates…
You’ve inherited a team. They’re talented; there’s no question about that, but the vibe is off, performance is inconsistent and roles are blurry. Stepping into a new leadership role is supposed to feel like a new chapter, full of possibility. But sometimes, it feels more like walking into a room where the lights are flickering,…
The government said on Tuesday that it would temporarily reduce its general fuel levy by R3/l for one month to offset the impact of the Iran war on domestic fuel prices. However, the move was still not enough to prevent petrol and diesel prices surging on Wednesday, with diesel set to cost up to R7.51/l…
Harry Kellan Harry Kellan is stepping down as CEO of FNB after just two years in the role, with Lytania Johnson appointed as his successor as part of a broader restructuring of FirstRand’s banking operations. Kellan, who took over as FNB CEO in April 2024 after a decade as FirstRand group CFO, will take early…
Tourists and locals have been gathered on the Reunion Island to see lava flowing from a volcano that has been erupting for over a month. On Sunday, lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years. The volcano began erupting 13 February, for the second…
Shantanu Narayen has stepped down as Adobe CEO. Software firm Adobe has announced that Shantanu Narayen, who has served as CEO of the company for 18 years, has decided to transition from his position as CEO after a successor has been appointed. Adobe develops tools for digital creativity, document management and marketing, used by professionals…
Microsoft has announced a seismic leadership change within its gaming division, appointing AI executive Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Gaming. This move signals a significant strategic departure for the Xbox brand as it navigates the departure of several longtime leaders and a period of intense internal restructuring. Sharma succeeds Phil Spencer, who is…
But the Federation also pledged to continue to support SLAJ’s advocacy for further action to promote media freedom , especially with respect to Section 44 (2) of the Cyber Security and Crime Act which threatens freedom of expression and media rights. The IFJ also joined calls for the inclusion of a standalone chapter in the…
Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, due to his relationship with the late sex offender. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Billionaire Thomas J Pritzker has announced that he is retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt…
America will remain a vital partner, so African governments should expand, not reduce, their options to advance their interests. Relations with the United States (US) under President Donald Trump will likely be an underlying theme as African leaders gather this weekend for the 39th African Union summit. The new US National Security Strategy (NSS) has…
