South Africa, Jan. 15 -- By the end of this century, the global population is expected to hover around 10 billion - peaking in the 2080s and declining slightly by 2100 (United Nations, 2022). This growing population will put enormous pressure on labour markets already challenged by skills shortages and uneven productivity.

What follows is a practical roadmap for navigating this new terrain - moving from unemployment and entrepreneurship to leadership, culture, and the tools and mindsets that will define success.

The demographic tsunami: Unemployment and the entrepreneurial imperative

Unemployment today is not simply part of normal economic ups and downs; it's increasingly structural - built into the fabric of many economies. Youth unem...