Managing your first salary
When we get our degree, our next goal is to earn a salary with the skills we’ve acquired. Everyone loves the feeling of their first paycheque. However, we shouldn’t be too quick to spend it
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Africa Vision 2063 – where will we be?
Africa 2063. You might not think that a vision so far into the future applies to you. After all, if you’re a student or young professional, you’ll be in your mid-sixties by then, ready to
How students should plan their financial future
The future is uncertain, especially for students. You emerge from having studied for years, ideally for a financially secure career. But this is no guarantee your financial future will be smooth sailing, since markets are
Tips for students starting their own business
Starting your own business is a daunting task for anyone, let alone someone who’s recently graduated. Many students focus on business courses specifically to achieve this goal, but don’t find success. There are no guarantees,
Strategies for success: Before, during and after exams
Thousands of students will start writing their exams in coming days, and are putting the finishing touches to their preparation. To build a momentum of ongoing success, they need to understand that it is not
How to Manage the Debt and Dreams that Students Loans Create?
This might be an obvious answer to some, but many are struggling with taking out a student loan because of the debt that comes with it. As a student or prospective student, it is important
Ten simple tips for going green at the office this Earth Day
Earth Day is always a stark reminder of the fact that we should be doing more to conserve resources. Khululiwe Mabaso, CSI Associate Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Procter & Gamble, shares some practical tips
The Role Audit Plays in Developed and Developing Countries
A series of round tables held by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Grant Thornton in seven countries across the world, including South Africa has revealed a series of highly diverse opinions on
What Do Students Need To Know About Banking Costs?
Dear students, whether you’re studying full-time or balancing work and studies, you find yourself in a unique time of your life. The thought that this phase of your life will end in a few short
3 unconventional ways to get experience
Once you leave the comforts of academia or the world of study, the real world will hit you like a ton of expectation-filled bricks. People expect you to get a job, pay your bills and