Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 30, 2026
South Africa’s hospitality sector needs nearly two million workers by 2032. The talent exists, but the pipeline needs work. The hospitality industry has a habit of describing its talent problem in passive terms. The gap exists. Standards have...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 25, 2026
By Carol Weaving, RX Africa Managing Director When discussions turn to Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the conversation almost always lands on the same subject: funding. Access to finance is a persistent problem but treating it...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 19, 2026
Can South African bosses still dictate where and when staff travel? The UAE has lifted its airspace restrictions, the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding (as of 18 May 2026), Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, other Gulf carriers...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 28, 2026
Meetings speaks to Gill Gibbs — wife, life partner, and business partner of the late Andrew Gibbs of Concept G Global — reflecting on a life built on love, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the industry he helped shape. There are...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 23, 2026
On Saturday, 28 February war in the Middle East grounded three of South Africa’s key long-haul carriers: Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. With airspace closed, thousands of travellers were stranded – either in one of the three hubs (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 29, 2026
By Omelele (Omie) Mmbo, FNB: Business Development Head| SME South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast. From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique hotels, everyone is dealing with rising input costs, energy insecurity,...
