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Articles by Zahra Mirza
Entering the gaming universe
It was a typical pyjama day Sunday a few months ago, and we approached the dreaded “kids’ screen-free time” portion of the day. One of my six-year-old twins got his art supplies and started drawing logos (completely unprompted by me, I promise!), sketching the Target logo, along with a few other well-known international brands. Curious, I asked how he knew them. His answer?
The misery of losing your art
Zahra Mirza · Follow 2 min read · -- “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” -Pablo Picasso It is scary to even think one day I will run out of ideas to write and my canvas will be as blank as it was on the very first day I held the paintbrush in my hands. The stories I keep narrating will one day stop coming up knocking at my doorstep.
The power of symbols – reclaiming symbols of oppression for movements of liberation - HKLM Original
Advertise your job vacancies 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Ruan Thiele, design director, HKLM, strongly believes that symbols hold immense power in our visually driven society, influencing perceptions and mobilising movements and people. “I am intrigued about the power of symbols and evolution of symbols, like the raised fist and the pink triangle, which were reclaimed from oppressive origins to become powerful emblems of resistance, hope and liberation.
Telecom talent: Navigating the need for speed and specialisation Original
The telecommunications industry undergoes rapid evolution, with skills highly sought after worldwide. This poses a challenge for telecommunications companies, who must not only identify but also attract the right talent. Internal upskilling is critical to keep pace, but this can only be achieved with the right people in place.
Essential tips for making your first hire as a startup Original
Advertise your job vacancies 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more As a business owner, making your first hire can be incredibly daunting. Beyond just considering salaries and wages, you might need to get hands-on with skills training, HR administration, and fostering a work environment that motivates and boosts productivity.
The truth about talent acquisition in SA in the age of urgency
Our sense of urgency is rising. To keep up in a world of ChatGPT and groceries in under 60 minutes, we have to act fast. Christelle Hargroves, founder and CEO of Avita Part of acting fast is hiring fast. But this isn’t that simple. When a company has a vacancy, there is a workload that needs to be done by someone but with skills shortages and high unemployment rates, the search for and screening of appropriate candidates can take months.
Organisations with a strong employee value proposition will win the war for talent
Despite South Africa’s high unemployment rate – 32.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and an even more alarming 45.3% amongst the youth – the country has not been immune from the global ‘Great Resignation’ trend. In South Africa, the trend has a local nuance, largely restricted to professional and specialist roles that continue to be relatively scarce.
Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 Complete Cast & OST
Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 It won’t be wrong to say that Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 is one of the most highly anticipated dramas of recent times. It is also because of the fact that the drama viewers have already seen the magical journey in the preceding seasons. This time around, the team of Khuda Aur Mohabbat is coming back stronger with everything larger-than-life.
Prem Gali Episode 26 Story Review - The Aftermath
Ohkay so, this episode of Prem Gali focused more on the chaos that ensued after Joya and Hamza left. It showed how on both sides, none of them was truly happy. Their family members were upset & emotional whereas Joya & Hamza themselves didn’t really know what should be done. It seems they were just excited for this adventure & now when they are past that stage, they are just feeling burdened.
Zahra Mirza
Zahra Mirza Managing Director at HKLM Profile Zahra Mirza is the managing director at HKLM. With extensive experience in working across the continent, on a diverse portfolio of clients in the travel, ICT, consumer, mining and financial sectors, Zahra has the vision, enthusiasm and necessary business expertise to see the big picture in order to make strategic business recommendations and grow business relationships.
One-size-fits-all branding in Africa doesn’t cut it
As the global economic slowdown continues to inhibit opportunities for expansion in home territories, more and more companies are looking to the rest of Africa as a potential growth market. The mistake too many of these brands make, particularly international ones, is to treat Africa as a homogenous whole. Africa does not have a single culture.
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