All Posts by Oratile Mokgatle

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Own the year: Entrepreneurship may be your next step

Introduction The New Year is a time for reflection and renewal. For many, it’s also a time of transition, especially for those seeking employment or considering a shift in their careers. With the global job market evolving and traditional roles becoming less secure, entrepreneurship has emerged as a viable and

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Men Wives: Male Inmates Sexual Violation

Introduction Rape culture in South African prisons is rife; reason being that there are gangs in South African prisons, and the Numbers Gang (called inombolo in IsiZulu) are the main culprits. Gangs currently present in South African prisons include ‘the 26’s’, ‘27’s’, ‘28’s’ as well as the Big 5’s. Then

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HARNESSING THE RISING TIDE OF DIGITAL FINANCE

Introduction The Middle East and African Summit inclusive by the Milken Institute focused on leveraging the rapid growth and adoption of digital financial technologies to create meaningful economic and social benefits.    Middle East Summit’s Focus  Over the past hours, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and foundations gathered in Abu Dhabi

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Kaushik Burman - CEO, Spiro. Photo credit - Spiro

Driving Africa’s Electric Revolution: An Exclusive Interview with Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro Electric Motorcycles

In this exclusive interview, Kaushik Burman, the visionary CEO of Spiro Electric Motorcycles, shares insights into how Spiro is transforming urban transportation across Africa. Under his leadership, Spiro has emerged as a trailblazer in clean mobility, pioneering sustainable solutions with their Pan-African smart energy ecosystem. Burman discusses the journey behind

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AWF’s Biodiversity Economies Transform Conservation into Economic Growth: An Exclusive Interview with Edwin Tambara

In an exclusive interview with Edwin Tambara, Director of Global Leadership at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and recipient of the Financial Times Sustainable Futures Award, Right for Education explores the transformative concept of biodiversity economies. By placing nature at the heart of economic decision-making, AWF is redefining sustainable development,

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Coura Carine Sene, Martijn Proos, Serigne Mansour Gaye, Robert Orr Panelist @ FT LIVE Summit

Senegal’s Economic Evolution: Job Creation Takes Center Stage at #FTLIVESummit

Introduction In 2021, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) named Senegal as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The nation’s growth has been driven by substantial investment in infrastructure, including major developments in roads and railways, alongside the burgeoning oil and gas sectors. Since 2012, Senegal’s economy has expanded at an impressive

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Moh Damush, Mo Ibrahim, Max McCabe, Odile Renaud-Basso, Nieros Soerensen, Andrew Hill Panel @ FTLIVESummit

Africa Rising: Strengthening Local Business for Lasting Success – #FTLIVESummit

Africa, though often a challenging business environment, holds vast market potential. With a young and growing population, rapidly urbanizing cities and rich natural resources, it presents unique opportunities. These factors create ideal conditions for scaling up local industries and expanding domestic manufacturing. Africa’s promise lies in leveraging these assets to

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