Dr Mzukisi Qobo is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the NRF Research Chair on African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, University of Johannesburg. He serves on the Boards of Corruption Watch and Johannesburg Development Agency. At the Johannesburg Development Agency, he has chaired the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (REMCO) and also sat on […]

Mimi Nicklin is the best selling, global, author of Softening The Edge, an experienced coach and the Creative CEO of her own ad agency, Freedm. She is based between Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Dubai and actively promotes remote and hybrid leadership and team evolution. Aspirational yet accessible, with a charismatic and infectious screen presence Mimi is […]

Redi Tlhabi has spoken and moderated at numerous national and International events for clients such as Discovery, Uber, Investec and The Global Fund. And has recently been invited by Melinda Gates and Sir Richard Branson to host/moderate their upcoming events in Johannesburg. Redi Tlhabi is a South African journalist, producer, author and a former radio […]

Dr. Roelof Botha is an acclaimed economist and sought-after keynote speaker known for his exceptional insights into global political and economic trends. With decades of experience analyzing market forces, government policies, and global financial ecosystems, Dr. Botha has established himself as a guiding voice in economics. His presentations are celebrated for their clarity, depth, and […]

Damien Mander has lived an extraordinary life for his 37 years. From humble beginnings as a garbage collector in Melbourne, he transformed his future by joining the Australian Defence Force at 19. Through sheer determination and resilience, Damien graduated from one of the military’s most arduous courses, becoming a Clearance Diver. This early achievement set […]

Lisa Raleigh is an exceptional entrepreneur boasting over 15 years of invaluable experience within the fitness and wellness sector. Her journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of empowerment, particularly for women navigating the complexities of health and parenthood. As a devoted mother herself, Lisa has embarked on a profound mission with her latest […]

Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity, and Agriculture.” Sihlobo is Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University. He is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Wits School of Governance, University of the […]

Howard Saunders designed stores for over twenty five years. I learnt my trade at one of the biggest and best London agencies, Fitch. Rodney Fitch pretty much invented retail design. He passionately believed that design was a force to make ordinary people’s lives better, much better. Those days in Soho were life changing. It was […]