I’ve been toying with the idea of quitting my full time job and starting my own business. For the past two years I’ve been doing my research on the type of business I want, industry trends and challenges in entering the market. The market is congested. Everyone is doing some type of business, so really […]

Mandela Washington Fellowship Application Information Selection Process The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a […]

Today we celebrate a young woman who has made a name for herself through hard work, dedication and having the courage to follow her dreams. Lynette Ntuli is the founding Director and CEO of Innate Investment Solution and here is how our conversation with her went:  Theo: Please tell us about your childhood and what was your […]

You might remember her as one half of the supergroup, Brick & Lace but Nyla has proven to have a successful career of her own collaborating with major acts like Major Lazer and producing hits of her own. This could be attributed to her reincarnation to Nyla from Nailah or to the fact that she is an all round awesome chick. […]

Passionate about Public Service? Here's a great opportunity for you! About the Fellowship The African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. The Fellowship provides full tuition, fees, housing or a housing stipend […]

Our heroes and role models do not only have to be the people we see on TV and read about in magazines. Our heroes can be the people we see everyday, the people we live with and go to the movies with. One person whose story I find interesting and inspiring, is Rendani Munzhedzi. Rendani […]

Why does it feel like my dreams are far fetched? Could it be that I worry about everything in my life and how my life will turn out? What if I die and my dreams are never fulfilled? How practical are my dreams? These are the questions running through my mind lately. I’ve always been […]

I have always participated and observed conversations online and offline on the topic of Black Tax. It is one of those topics that are so layered that it can easily become difficult to fully understand. It also has a number of different meanings that could easily confuse one. Many writers have had a go at […]

I normally get questions around disciplinary action from friends and acquaintances who aren't aware of what to do when faced with such. In most cases when others are faced with a hearing, they tender their resignations with immediate effect, avoiding going through the disciplinary process. Here are a few tips on what to do when facing […]

Corporate culture can either make you or break you Corporate culture is very important to consider when moving from one company to another. Each corporate is different and depending on its culture, it can either make or break you. I’ve experienced this first hand. Corporate culture refers to the beliefs and behaviours that determine how […]