News & Insights
Dive into our news and insights page, your source for the latest insights, events, and stories shaping our remarkable community.
Government Cannot Digitise Its Way Out Of Broken Processes
For years, digital transformation has been presented as the answer to many of government’s service delivery challenges. The assumption is straightforward: replace paper with digital systems, automate administrative tasks and connect government departments, and services will become faster, cheaper and more efficient. But what happens when…
DaVinci Joins Africa’s Higher Education Rankings Initiative
The DaVinci Institute has joined higher education institutions from across Africa in an important initiative aimed at rethinking how excellence is defined and measured across the continent. The initiative was launched by the University of Cape Town (UCT), Africa’s highest-ranked university in several major global rankings,…
DaVinci Alumnus Dr Steve Harris Launches New Book On Mental Toughness
DaVinci alumnus Dr Steve Harris, CEO of eta College, international speaker, strategist and former mind coach to elite athletes, has launched the latest edition of his book, Mental Toughness as a Force Multiplier for Surviving to Thriving. Drawing on decades of experience in business, leadership, high-performance…
Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu On The Governance Crisis Facing South Africa’s State Boards
The appointment of a new board does not necessarily amount to meaningful governance reform. In his latest thought-leadership article, Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu examines why governance crisis continue to recur across South Africa’s state-owned entities, despite numerous commissions, investigations and reform initiatives. Looking Beyond Who Sits in…
Resistance To Roll-Out Of Performance Management Within Local Government
Local government remains an important engine of change in transforming the lives of South Africans. However, there is still a long way to go before the full implementation of performance management within local government can be realised. Resistance to performance management in the local government sphere…
What Skills Does A BCom In Business Management Build?
The workplace is changing faster than many organisations can redesign their structures, processes and skills-development plans. Technology is transforming how businesses operate, artificial intelligence is reshaping tasks, customers expect faster and more personalised service, and employees increasingly work across functions, systems and locations. In this environment,…
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
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
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
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…