Business & Economy

Series: Rethinking Performance - Part 1 The first article in the Rethinking Performance series, written by Camille Rabier from 21st Century, argues that most performance systems remain incomplete because they assess what is delivered more readily than how it is achieved. It sets up the central challenge for the series:

Building Ethical AI Governance in HR: From Policy to Practice South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy (Notice 3880 of 2026) has arrived at a moment when AI tools are already embedded in HR workflows screening CVs, predicting turnover, and informing pay decisions. The question is no longer whether to

What exactly is performance? This second article in the two-part series by Camille Rabier from 21st Century, Rethinking Fairness and Performance, builds on Part 1 by asking the prior question: what, exactly, should count as performance? It argues that sustainable performance cannot be reduced to outputs alone but must include

The Misconception of Fairness This first article in the two-part series, written by Camille Rabier from 21st Century, Rethinking Fairness and Performance, examines why equality and equity, while important, do not by themselves produce fairness in reward decisions. It argues that fairness depends on an organisation’s ability to clearly,

Certified AI Access and Reality Defender position real-time detection as critical infrastructure as deepfake-enabled fraud becomes a scalable business model. Fraud has entered a new phase. What was once opportunistic cyber crime is now operating as a coordinated, technology-driven system. A new global threat assessment from Interpol warns that financial

South Africa’s brand and communications landscape is set for a notable shift. Nicole Mirkin and Lee-Ann Caboz, two of the country’s most respected brand and communications strategists, have joined forces to establish AURA: South Africa’s Premium Brand Advisory Firm. Designed to deliver integrated strategy, communications, and growth