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  • Innovation Turns Ideas Into Value

    Innovation Turns Ideas Into Value

    At a time when the business environment is changing, organisations need more than creative thinking. They need professionals who can connect ideas, technology, people and systems to create meaningful value. Innovation has become one of the defining conversations of modern business. Organisations are investing in digital…

  • HPE Students Explore The Future of Work Through Research

    HPE Students Explore The Future of Work Through Research

    As part of their research-based projects, four Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) students explored practical workplace challenges and emerging questions affecting employees and organisations. Their research demonstrates how the HPE learning approach enables students to investigate issues that are relevant to their organisations and translate their findings…

  • Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu And Liata Monatisa On Who Will Own The AI Economy

    Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu And Liata Monatisa On Who Will Own The AI Economy

    As artificial intelligence continues to transform workplaces, universities and industries, much of the public debate has focused on whether AI will replace human jobs. In a thought-provoking new op-ed, Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu, Risk Management Specialist and Strategic Advisory Board member at The DaVinci Institute, and Liata…

  • Advancing Freight Intermodalism In South Africa: A Systems Thinking Approach

    Advancing Freight Intermodalism In South Africa: A Systems Thinking Approach

    South Africa’s freight logistics system faces significant challenges, including high transport costs, infrastructure inefficiencies, road congestion, and an overreliance on road freight. In her doctoral study, Imperatives for the Advancement of Freight Intermodalism in South Africa: A Systems Thinking Approach, Sandra Jean Gertenbach explores how a…

  • Knowledge Management For Project Success At Eskom

    Knowledge Management For Project Success At Eskom

    Knowledge has become one of the most valuable assets in modern organisations, particularly in large and complex public sector entities such as Eskom. As South Africa’s primary electricity provider continues to implement large-scale infrastructure and refurbishment projects, the effective management of knowledge has become increasingly important.…

  • Strengthening Health And Safety Compliance At The Port Of Richards Bay

    Strengthening Health And Safety Compliance At The Port Of Richards Bay

    Health and Safety (H&S) compliance remains a critical priority at the Port of Richards Bay, one of South Africa’s most important maritime and logistics hubs. Despite operating within established regulatory frameworks such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), International Labour Organisation (ILO) guidelines, and…

  • Strategic Skills Planning: A Critical Lever For South Africa’s Economic Future

    Strategic Skills Planning: A Critical Lever For South Africa’s Economic Future

    South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment, particularly among young people, despite more than two decades of skills development interventions. While Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) were established to address skills shortages and improve workforce readiness, the country still faces significant gaps between labour…

  • DaVinci Doctoral Candidate Reflection: The Rise Of AI Music And the Question Of Authenticity

    DaVinci Doctoral Candidate Reflection: The Rise Of AI Music And the Question Of Authenticity

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe, and the music and performance sector is no exception. What was once considered experimental technology is now capable of generating complete songs, replicating vocal styles, composing lyrics, and producing instrumentals that closely resemble human-created music. As…

  • Why Retail Is Battling Complexity

    Why Retail Is Battling Complexity

    Retail’s biggest challenge today is not inflation, competition, or even technology. It is complexity. For decades, retail success was measured through operational discipline. Full shelves, efficient staff, reliable suppliers, and steady customer traffic defined a well-run business. Those fundamentals still matter, but they no longer guarantee…

  • Technology In Logistics: Why Upskilling Matters For Career Growth In South Africa

    Technology In Logistics: Why Upskilling Matters For Career Growth In South Africa

    Technology is reshaping South African logistics, from ports and freight rail to warehouses, customs processes and last-mile delivery. Professionals who combine operational experience with digital, analytical and innovation capabilities will be better prepared to lead this transformation. South Africa’s logistics sector is entering a period of…