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Browse articles to read on topics like calling, faith and work and more, or read testimonies of marketplace leaders who have found practical ways to use their business to reflect the Kingdom of God.

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  • By
  • Mergon
Finishing strong: the story of a win win exit

Mergon COO, Gauché Radley, tells the story of how Mergon worked closely with an investee company to divest their investment in a way that ensured their continued growth and success. By involving the investee CEO in the process, empowering him with a stake in the business, and prioritising the interests of all stakeholders, Mergon was able to achieve a win-win exit that left everyone involved satisfied and the business thriving.

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  • By
  • Scott Friesen
Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty (CEF)

A successful serial entrepreneur, Scott Friesen points out that every job created in Africa represents the potential for not only one life to change – but for a whole family to break the cycle of poverty. 

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  • By
  • Jan-Derick Nel
Rise Of The Quantum Worldview  

In his second article on worldviews, J-D explains how the quantum worldview is having a profound effect on how people understand the universe, and is impacting every aspect of life. He stresses the importance of cultivating a biblical worldview and being vigilant against the subtle lies and confusion that the changing quantum worldview can bring, and gives tips on how to capitalise on the changing paradigms of leadership and management.

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  • By
  • Phillipa Geard
Work-Life Balance Versus Work-Life Integration

Phillipa Geard explores how striving for the perfect balance between work and personal life is unrealistic and can bring about unnecessary feelings of guilt. She suggests instead pursuing work-life integration, which involves blending elements of your career and personal life holistically to achieve better harmony.

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  • By
  • Philip Geldenhuys
Africa Is Calling (CEF)

Philip shares how a community of entrepreneurs and investors have found a way to blend faith with work that produces fruit. Together they are positively impacting Africa by solving pressing problems in their local communities.

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  • By
  • Yemi Faseun
Justice Starts At Work

Yemi Faseun, founder and chief talent officer at YF Talent Partners in Nigeria, believes that social justice starts from within an organisation and that employees are the most captive audience to promote it outwardly.

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  • By
  • Johan du Preez
Work & Rest (CEF)

How do we protect ourselves from the allure (and sometimes incessant pressure) of productivity and performance, especially when leading a business? Johan reflects on his journey of rediscovering the difference between true rest and leisure, and why is it so important to create space in our schedules to recharge.

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  • By
  • Dr Dennis Tongoi
Can Business Be Mission?

This article by Dr Tongoi provides a thoughtful entry point for those embarking on 'business as mission'. He explains why 'business' and 'mission' are not mutually exclusive terms, and cautions against viewing business as an 'access vehicle' into a community. A great theological and practical overview of how business can be a blessing to the nations.

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  • By
  • Dr Irene Banda, Sylvia Kithinji & Anthony Farr
Creating Equal Opportunities for Women in Africa

There is immense potential for female-led enterprises to drive Africa's transformation and unlock widespread prosperity on the continent. This summary of "At the Lake" highlights the valuable insights shared by Dr Irene Banda, Sylvia Kithinji, and Anthony Farr on how we can empower women to thrive in the marketplace.

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