Nomsa Mdhluli

Nomsa Mdhluli never planned to become an entrepreneur. “I didn’t harbour dreams of being an entrepreneur some day,” she said. Her move into business began while she was working in journalism, after someone approached her for help with a public relations project — a field she had studied at an undergraduate level. The work went well, and the client returned year after year.

Leadership plays a decisive role in shaping that environment. The tone set at the top influences how decisions are approached, whose perspectives are taken seriously and whether professional opportunities are distributed fairly. When leaders encourage participation and recognise different viewpoints, teams tend to operate with greater trust and cohesion

Cape Town, South Africa — The critical climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, are underscoring the urgent need to translate global ambition into tangible investment and action. This imperative resonates directly with the upcoming fourth edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), scheduled for 24–27 February 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Africa’s transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon future will take centre stage at the event, which is...