GIFS global expansion continues: this time to Canada
GIFS is proud to announce that its global expansion now includes Canada. GIFS has been awarded inter...
Why micro-credentials will trump traditional degrees for guaranteed career success
Moderated by CNBC Africa Anchor Zanele Morrison, the webinar focused on Industry-Integrated Curricul...
AI is everywhere. But what about integrity?
How can higher education institutions uphold academic integrity in a context where generative AI is...
GIFS bags another international nomination
2025 has been a flagship year for GIFS. We’ve taken our place as a global brand in financial service...
What Nelson Mandela International Day means in 2025
18 July 2025 marks the 107th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birthday. It’s also a day where his vis...
President Kgalema Motlanthe shares the story of ‘his two hearts’
One of GIFS’ most memorable occasions was a recent dinner event hosted in honour of former President...
Our pride at the launch of The Global Goals 2030: Africa Scholarship
Being named the exclusive project delivery partners for Africa for Global Goals 2030: Africa Scholar...
Jay Naidoo talks about our shared responsibility for the future
Our commitment to continuing Madiba’s legacy is the basis of our ‘why’ as an organisation. It was th...
How the B20 plans to bring transformative business change to Africa
One of our thought leadership objectives is to transcend financial services’ education and to cast o...
31 years of democracy and a reminder of the hard-won struggle for freedom
As a thought leader in financial services education, it’s our pleasure to host discussions that prov...
How business is encouraging trade relations between Africa and the US
The third day of the GIFS’ event saw the discussion pave way for a visit to the iconic Constitution...
Anti-Money Laundering Course: A first for learners and a win for South Africa
As a global leader in financial services education, one of GIFS’ responsibilities is to enable busin...
An academic programme where heart and mind come together
SA needs stronger Anti-Money Laundering compliance
South Africa’s grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) highlights the urgent need for...
Celebrating the IST Graduate Programme Class of 2024
These young digital pioneers have successfully completed an intense journey designed to fast-track d...
Our contribution to Financial Service Providers
As an international education training provider and multi-award-winning organisation, we at GIFS wer...
GIFS goes high because our GIFSters go higher everyday
GIFSters are renowned for their passion and commitment to continuing Madiba’s legacy. We often hear...
Why does ‘being ethical’ matter?
As much as qualitative research is the bedrock on which most of us form opinions, there’s no denying...
Project Madiba: a vehicle to upskill young people and turn Africa’s fortunes around
In 2024, Nelson Mandela would have turned 106. And his vision is needed now, more than ever. What we...
How the Insurance Institute of Gauteng is intentional about assisting young graduates
This partnership with the IIG has meant that we’ve come up with a programme that bridges the gap bet...
Who teaches us about morality or do we just expect leaders to know what to do?
Part of our commitment as an industry thought leader is to provoke critical debate on matters import...
A visionary leader focused on prosperity over profit
“A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in makin...
Living a life of service: how two people are helping feed thousand others
South Africa has many challenges but if there’s one thing that defines our spirit as a nation, it’s...
IIG Academic Programme is a gift to companies and unemployed learners
We realised we were onto something potentially magical early on when we began the process of invitin...
GIFS leads sector appeal for everyday heroes to rise up in the fight against corruption
“GIFS is a patron of hope.” CEO Dr Kershen Pillay echoed the sentiment of many in the room as he add...