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Tribe Business Magazine speaks to Beuna Barnes on being appointed the first female South AFrica GM of Philip Morris SA.
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Tribe Business Magazine speaks to Beuna Barnes on being appointed the first female South AFrica GM of Philip Morris SA.
Featured Story
By Professor Owen Skae, Director: Rhodes Business School
The water is changing
Reimagining governance for an
infinite game.
There are two young fish swimming along when they meet an older fish swimming the other way. The older fish nods and asks, “Good morning. How’s the water?” The young fish swim on for a while until one turns to the other and asks, “What the hell is water?”
LEADERSHIP
AI is redefining what boards value in executive hires
The boardroom narrative around artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is shifting. AI as a buzzword is losing its shine as companies take a harder look at how the technology is applied across their operations, and what leaders they must appoint to ensure its success.
CHIEFTESS
Women of Purpose
MTN’s female leaders are driving digital solutions for Africa’s progress.Under the leadership of MTN Group President - Ralph Mupita, Africa’s largest mobile network operator – MTN, has ensured women are taking the lead in business leadership on the African continent....
Melodies that calm the soul
In the creation of music I hardly see the process as a challenge. Famous singer, model and actress LERATO MOLAPO, also known as LIRA has carved her way into millions of hearts around the world Before becoming the profound Female artist she is today, Lira had first...
Variety is the career of life
Every move comes with extensive knowledge, so don't be afraid of change One day Ethel Nyembe decided to do a complete 360 degree career turn, and wrapped up an eleven-year media career as the Deputy General Manager for Sales and Marketing for Sunday times in 2004. It...
CORPORATE NEWS
MicroFinance South Africa launches bold new Rebrand
South Africa’s largest representative body for over 1 800 non-bank credit providers, MicroFinance South Africa, has rebranded to the Credit Association of South Africa (CASA), recently announcing this brand shift to members, industry stakeholders and partners at its...
Mellon Educate’s Literacy Hubs Tackle SA’s Literacy Crisis Head-On
By JournalismWeb NewsdeskWestern Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier, applauds the collaboration with Mellon Educate South Africa, 19 November 2025 – As South Africa faces a national literacy emergency with more than three quarters of Grade 4 learners unable to read...
SLAM Acquires 51% Stake in Academia
Stellenbosch’s Flagship Student ResidenceStudent Living Asset Management (“SLAM”), a South African real estate private equity fund specialising in student accommodation, has acquired a 51% majority stake in the landmark 1,026-bed residence in Stellenbosch called...
Saigen: AI’s language switch, mid-conversation
In a dynamic shift that places South Africa at the forefront of global call centre AI innovation, two homegrown technology pioneers, Saigen and Callbi, are to enable a seamless switch between languages mid-conversation across South Africa’s most commonly spoken...
MODERN LEADER
Don’t let “overnight success” fool you – real success takes time
Let’s clear something up straight away. There is no such thing as overnight success.
It’s an impressive phrase, but it belongs in the same category as “instant legacy” or “effortless empire.” It’s catchy and marketable, but largely fiction.
Built on Bloodlines: Why Family Belongs in your Business
By Zunaid Moti, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Founder of MotiMovesThere’s a popular saying in business circles: “Don’t mix business with family.” To which I’ve always said, “Why not?”. If I’m going to spend my days building an empire, fighting fires, and leaving a...
#PutHerInPlace
The Shadow Side of The Moonlighting Judgement, Township Press Africa, 2024.Inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about the danger of a single story, the author, Dr Vilakazi wrote the book to inspire courage to own one’s truth and refusal to let outside forces and...
Tom Fels: Can Business Save the World? Africa’s Role in a Time of Crisis
By Tom Fels, AnimaremWe live in a time of stark contrasts, with great economic uncertainty, unprecedented wealth accumulation and radical technological advances, whilst at the same moment inequality is deepening, the climate crisis is worsening, and environmental...
MySociaLife Tackles Adolescent Online Safety Crisis
SA award-winners, MySociaLife, unveil the ‘ModernMinds Series’, eight new modern life skills lessons for teens and pre-teens Vaping, social media safety, fake news, mind health and AI; these are the new online safety lessons that our kids are now needing as the world...
Lift as you rise
SERVANT LEADERSHIP WILL DEFINE OUR FUTURE Prof. Bonang Mohale is an accomplished academic, former business executive and a modern leader. Mohale is the Chancellor of the University of the Free State, President of Business Unity South Africa and Professor of practice...
ADVENTURE & SPORT
FuturExotics fuels SA’s AJ Venter with R4.2 Million sponsorship for Isle of Man TT campaign
South African motorcycle racing is primed to make waves on the global stage as AJ Venter has secured an exclusive three-year, R4.2 million sponsorshi
LUXURY & LIFESTYLE
Tulela: Another World
A Place of PeaceTravelling with family presents its unique challenges. Parents want a bit of luxury, children crave adventure, and grandparents seek relaxation. The ideal destination has to cater to everyone’s needs without compromise. Tulela Safari Lodge,...
Tongabezi Lodge
Going with the family flowTongabezi Lodge doesn’t simply sit beside the Zambezi—it seems to breathe with it, each element of the space in quiet dialogue with the river’s steady flow. The lodge’s design doesn’t aim to impress with opulence or flash, but rather...
BUSINESS
South Africa’s connectivity future depends on people, not just percentages.
Here’s the truth about how connectivity is seen broadly. Walk into any boardroom and you will hear comforting numbers. 99.9% uptime and megabits per second north of 100. C-suites might talk about ironclad SLAs.
The water is changing. Reimagining Governance for an Infinite Game
There are two young fish swimming along when they meet an older fish swimming the other way. The older fish nods and asks, “Good morning. How’s the water?” The young fish swim on for a while until one turns to the other and asks, “What the hell is water?”
INNOVATION
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Turning research into local economic impact
– TIA’s Technology Station Programme.South Africa’s economic landscape is shaped by persistent challenges – unemployment, poverty, and inequality – that disproportionately affect graduates who are desperately seeking meaningful employment and a foothold on the ladder...
It Takes a Village
SMME Success Demands Collective Commitment, Jedd Harris, Chief Strategy Officer at SourcefinWe’ve all seen the numbers: · More than 90% of businesses in South Africa are SMMEs· SMMEs contribute to 40% of the country’s GDP· 60% of the workforce are employed by SMMEs·...
Moti Cares
Moti Cares delivers 2,000 blankets and loaves of bread to Soweto residents ahead of the winter chills.As winter sets its grip on Gauteng, the Moti Cares Foundation visited Soweto to distribute 2,000 blankets and bread loaves to residents in Dlamini and Orlando East,...
Disaster recovery is essential for survival in high stage loadshedding
With some analysts predicting that Stage 7 loadshedding will be the norm by July this year, and Eskom itself having said that rolling blackouts are likely to continue until at least 2027, South African businesses that don’t have IT system disaster recovery plans are...
CHANGING WORLD TRENDS
Elivi: Grand Designs in Skiathos
How one brand transformed a Greek Island's most valuable treasure The Best of Skiathos for Luxury-Seeking Families Some holidays are about checking off sights, racing from one attraction to the next. But a Greek island summer with family? That’s something else...
MySociaLife helps SA kids with free online safety training
The Hero Program announced on Safer Internet Day 2025 In an important step, free online safety training for children has been made available across South Africa. MySociaLife, a local award-winning online safety and digital citizenship training provider, has launched a...
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