Author: Mvelo Hlophe

This World Entrepreneurs’ Day, I want to share how a simple idea born in a university cafeteria grew into a mission to empower Africa’s youth. My journey with Zaio is proof that with passion, perseverance, and purpose, young entrepreneurs can create opportunities where none existed before. The spark of innovation It all began in 2018 during my third year at the University of Cape Town, where I was studying BCom in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. A conversation with a friend struggling to find employment sparked Zaio’s inception. Despite his academic achievements in Computer Science, he was repeatedly told by hiring…

As we move towards a more digitised world and many businesses pivot towards e-commerce and digital platforms for survival, the necessity for skilled programmers has never been more pressing. Despite this urgent need, the job market presents multiple obstacles for aspiring coders, while companies struggle to keep their valuable developers. This begs the question: Are businesses rising to the challenge of addressing the coding talent crunch? Many companies still cling to outdated recruitment and retention strategies that are no longer effective in meeting their needs, despite the continuous evolution of technology. The aim should be for companies to adapt and…