Seventy-two percent of employees in sub-saharan Africa are considered engaged according to the Sub-Saharan Africa Employee Engagement Survey, the first of its kind for the region.

Upskilling junior and middle management in their roles needs to be adequately addressed, as they are vital cogs in South Africa’s ‘wheel of productivity.’

Deputy Minister of the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, visits South African universities to assess their accessibility, admission and treatment of disabled students

While the 2013 National Budget Speech may be a focus for many businesses, it is crucial that thought is given to the planning and budget allocation for staff development and training in 2013.

The Department of Basic Education has identified Mathematics as a priority area and aims to ensure that there is an increase in learner enrollment as well as an improvement in the results achieved