For much of the past decade, the future of mining has been discussed almost exclusively through the lens of technology. Automation, digitisation, decarbonisation and data-driven operations are reshaping the industry at pace. Yet these forces, while critical, are only part of the story. The next phase of mining’s evolution will be determined just as much by people, capability and leadership as by engineering innovation or capital investment. Mining organisations that treat tal

Across Africa, organisations are hiring at pace. Growth strategies are ambitious, markets are expanding and demand for leadership and specialist skills continues to rise. Recruitment has become the default response to performance pressure. Yet despite sustained hiring, many organisations are asking the same question: Why does capability still feel constrained? The answer is increasingly clear. Hiring alone does not build capability. When recruitment is treated as the primary

Across Africa, growth ambition is not in short supply. From regional expansion to digital transformation, organisations are setting bold strategic agendas designed to unlock long-term value. Yet while many strategies look compelling on paper, far fewer deliver the outcomes expected. The difference rarely lies in vision alone. More often, it lies in whether organisations have the talent, leadership and capability required to turn ambition into execution. Strategy Is Only as St

Across the continent, the pace of economic transformation is reshaping what African businesses need from their workforce. Markets are diversifying, technology is accelerating, and expectations of work are shifting. Yet one part of talent strategy remains stubbornly traditional: the continued over-reliance on hiring only for proven experience. If African companies are to unlock the next wave of productivity and competitiveness, they must rethink the fundamentals of how they id