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HENLEY AFRICA – May 2026 – Comfortable in the uncomfortable (Cara Bouwer)

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HENLEY AFRICA – Nov 2025 – An unstoppable spirit (Cara Bouwer)

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HENLEY AFRICA – June 2024 – A quietly gutsy and reflective leader

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HENLEY AFRICA – May 2024 – Poise, presence, and purpose

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HENLEY AFRICA – May 2024 – The introverted trailblazer

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Acumen (May 2026) – Strategic resilience: The ultimate flux capacitor (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (May 2026) – Banish the Board echo chamber (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (May 2026) – Burnout culture and the silence (feminine) exit (Gaye Crossley)

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Acumen (May 2026) – Lessons from the Neanderthals (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (May 2026) – AI and the future of organisational memory (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA 1 of 2026 – Data and decisions: Are you shifting the needle for your clients? (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (February 2026) – Reframing risk in an AI world (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (February 2026) – Four-day fairy tale or the future of work? (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (February 2026) – Turning ‘accidental managers’ into actualised leaders (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (February 2026) – Understanding – and counteracting – the global disinformation war (Gaye Crossley)

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SMA 4 of 2025 – Charting the shapeshifting of Rwanda’s modern retail sector (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA 4 of 2025 – How African marketers are learning to adapt and win with AI (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA 3 of 2025 – When times are tough, authentic connections are all-important to Africans (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (November 2025) – Why visible, present leaders inspire (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (November 2025) – Retirement planning: Navigating the void (Gaye Crossley)

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Acumen (November 2025) – Good, better batteries (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (November 2025) – Big days for little silver (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (September 2025) – Putting the spark in gender transformation (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (September 2025) – AI: Who’s using what, for what, and why? (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (June 2025) – Shifting food systems is a team sport (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (June 2025) – Medical AI: Big disruptor or great leveller? (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (June 2025) – The enigma of good delegation (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (June 2025) – Gen Z: Flexible, pragmatic, but a little bit needy? (Gaye Crossley)

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SMA 1 of 2025 – Rebranding a diverse continent (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA 1 of 2025 – Africa non-consumption (Cara Bouwer)

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Kokiville: what next when bootstrapped funding is no longer enough? (2025)

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Kokiville: an owner-run, hands-on approach to marketing (2025)

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Kokiville: nurturing a sustainable, shared value business (2025)

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Acumen (March 2025) – A legacy of leadership: 25 years of impact (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (March 2025) – The beating heart of the GIBS community (Cara Bouwer and Gaye Crossley)

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Acumen (March 2025) – Faculty voices: reflections on research, synergy and shaping Africa (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (March 2025) – Your PAL at GIBS – beyond coaching (Gaye Crossley)

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The good, the bad, and the unexpected: the impact of high-tech immersive learning on students and business schools

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SMA (Dec 2024) – Meet Gen Alpha, the fun and feisty new kids in town (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (Dec 2024) – Why inclusivity can be a catalyst for authentic connections (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (Sept 2024) – ‘Humanist Ubuntu’ transcends culture (Cara Bouwer)

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Virtual reality in business education

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Climate action: an existential priority for African business schools

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Emerging technologies and immersive learning

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Understanding the land title, tenure tightrope

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SMA (Dec 2023) – Radio in Africa: Tuned into the people and in tune with the future (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (Sept 2023) – African sneaker brands are showing some fancy footwork (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (Sept 2023) – AfCFTA’s challenges and opportunities for marketers come under the spotlight (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (Feb 2024) – AI: not as bad as your current boss? (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (Feb 2024) – AI and the fight for resources (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (August 2023) – Futures consciousness as a leadership imperative (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (August 2023) – Shared leadership: A myth or the birth of a movement?

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Acumen (June 2023) – The past, present and possible future of retail (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (June 2023) – Face off, or fit in (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (June 2023) – African consumer trends (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (April 2023) – African chat commerce by Cara Bouwer

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SMA (April 2023) – The consumers of North Africa by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (April 2023) – Risk mitigation amidst mega climate catastrophes by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (April 2023) – It’s the law by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (April 2023) – Awareness is great, action is better by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (April 2023) – Are marketers both the problem and the solution? by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (April 2023) – A world-class research institution by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (Jan 2023) – A blueprint for impactful CSI by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Jan 2023) – No airs and graces – just a game plan by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Jan 2023) – Seven trends reshaping consulting by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Jan 2023) – So, you want to be a consultant by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (Jan 2023) – The nuts and bolts of using a consulting firm by Gaye Crossley

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SMA (Jan 2023) – Podcasting in Africa’s marketing mix by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (August 2022) – The women driving social change through technology by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (August 2022) – The right way by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (August 2022) – The power of the pack by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (August 2022) – Protein security for a 10-billion strong world by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (August 2022) – Academia in action by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (August 2022) – A sequel worth watching by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2022): South African light-bulb moments by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (June 2022): There’s a new(ish) Dean in town by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2022): Innovation in a time of burnout by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2022): Elon Musk, the DNA of an innovator by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2022): 7 African innovators to watch in 2022 by Cara Bouwer

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SMA (Dec 2021) – Is Africa’s middle class consumer segment shrinking due to Covid? (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (April 2022) – Values driving Africas consumers (Cara Bouwer)

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SMA (April 2022) – Dark Marketing (Cara Bouwer)

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Acumen (Feb 2022): Is There an Ecosystem Blueprint for Building Entrepreneurship?

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Acumen (Feb 2022): Droids and holograms by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Feb 2022): A Big Boost for Small Business by Abdullah Verachia & Cara Bouwer

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SMA (Dec 2021) – Culture the new marketing currency (Cara Bouwer)

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Sanlam Gauge Report (May 2021): B-BBEE in Mining by Gaye Crossley and Colin Anthony

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Sanlam Gauge Report (May 2021): B-BBEE in Agriculture by Cara Bouwer

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The Bridgespan Group (2021): “Disparities in Funding for African NGOs”

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Citadel Remarkable Life (Vol 2, 2020)

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Acumen (Nov 2021): “Big Insights into Small Business” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Nov 2021): “The Act of Whistleblowing in South Africa” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Nov 2021): “Modern Accounting and the Age-old Issue of Ethics” by Cara Bouwer

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Strategic Marketing Africa (September 2021): “Understanding the science of the strategic rebrand” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (August 2021): “Organisational Ambidexterity: Can All-round Leaders Save the World?” with Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (August 2021): “The Confluence Between Business Thinking and Business Action” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (August 2021): “In Search of a Long-term Scenario for Africa” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (May 2021): “She’s Listening…” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (May 2021): “Mining the Leadership Pipeline” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (May 2021): “GIBS’ Commitment to its Service Ambassadors” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (May 2021): “Cooking Up a Covid Vaccine” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (May 2021): “A GIBS Masterclass on Digital Learning” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (March 2021): “The Ever-evolving Face of Retail” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (March 2021): “Right Time. Right Place. Bold Ambition” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (March 2021): “Applying Business Principles to Intelligent Farming” by Cara Bouwer

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The Afropolitan (January 2021): “High-End African Weddings: Will they be back after Covid?” by Gillian Klawansky and Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Dec 2020): “Carnivores get a Taste for Plant-Based Food” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (Dec 2020): “Tapping into the Potential of Online Learning” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Dec 2020): “Record attendance for online health conference” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Dec 2020): “Highs, Lows and Hot Chocolate” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Dec 2020): “Billion Dollar Burger” by Gaye Crossley

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Citadel Remarkable Life (May 2020)

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Acumen (June 2020): “Caren and the Cases” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (June 2020): “Spewing vs Crafting” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2020): “The Red Carpet Walks the Green Line” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Sept 2020): “A Risky Business” by Gaye Crossley

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Afropolitan (March 2020): “Defying the Ordinary” by Gaye Crossley

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Afropolitan (March 2020): “Never Waste a Good Economic Crisis” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (Sept 2020): “Heroes of the Lockdown” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Sept 2020): “The X Factor” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2020): “Grab your Audience” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (March 2020) “SA’s Construction Health and Safety” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (March 2020): “The Sky’s the Limit” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (March 2020): “How to Present Like a Pro” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (March 2020): “Doing Up Downtown” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (March 2020): “Basics, Bots and Human Behaviours” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (March 2020): “A Helping Hand on a Lonely Journey” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (August 2019): “Welcome to the Future World with Georgia Tech”ference

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Financial Mail: World Forestry – 10 September 2015

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The Ethics Institute: Citizens Bribery Survey 2016

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Coca-Cola (Autumn 2019): CCBA SA Management Conference 2019

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Sunday Times (June 2015): GREEN

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Sunday Times (2016): GREEN

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Sawubona (2017): “Three Days in DC” by Cara Bouwer

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Strategic Marketing (Oct 2015): “From CMO to CEO” by Cara Bouwer

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Sawubona (March 2018): “SA’s Fracking Fields” by Gaye Crossley

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Sawubona (May 2018): “Is Scotland the new Denmark?” by Cara Bouwer

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Sawubona (Jan 2018): “Yes, Business Can Make a Difference” by Cara Bouwer

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Sawubona (Feb 2018): “Spread Your Wings – and Your Rands – Offshore” by Cara Bouwervesting

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Sawubona (Feb 2018): “Un, dos, tres days in Mexico City” by Cara Bouwer

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Sawubona (Dec 2016): “Unlocking Namibia” by Cara Bouwer

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Destiny Man (May 2017): “Doing Business in SA” by Cara Bouwer

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Destiny (Nov 2018): “Financial Rewards for Excellence” by Gaye Crossley

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Afropolitan (June 2019): “The Power of Digital Disruption” by Gaye Crossley 58 Business – Cover

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Acumen (Dec 2019): “Regulating Emerging Technologies” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (June 2019): “Resetting the Mental Map of Africa” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (June 2019): “No Short Cuts to Innovation” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Feb 2019): “The Case for Cases” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Nov 2018): “Big Wins in Lagos” by Cara Bouwer

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Acumen (Nov 2018): “An Intelligent Customer Solution” by Gaye Crossley

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Acumen (Nov 2017): “Making Africa Work” by Gaye Crossleya Work

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Catalyst (2017): “Love and Respect Go a Long Way” by Cara Bouwer

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Strategic Marketing (June 2016): “Getting to Grips with South Africa’s Informal Trading Sector” by Cara Bouwer 2016

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Sun International (May 2017): “More Growth, More Development”

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Man Magazine (2013): “Mr Brand” by Cara Bouwer

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Man Magazine (Oct 2013): “The Man with the Midas Touch” by Cara Bouwer

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Habari (Dec 2018): “Pulling the Levers” by Cara Bouwer

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Habari (2018): “Absa’s Financial Market Toolkit” by Gaye Crossley

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SAB Uncapped (2013): “Drinking in Their Success” by Gaye Crossley

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Citadel Investor (2017): “Savouring the Strawberry”

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GIBS (2019): “The GIBS Emerging to Converging Technologies Conference: The Future World”

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Acumen (2018): “Going Beyond Borders – case study”

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Waterfall (2019): “Risky With Music But Smart With Money”

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