Future Focus

The Future Focus Series is now complete.

The focus was on future trends everything from health, education, technology and more through weekly interviews with Futurist Bronwyn Williams.

The New Neighbourhood watches aka street surveillance and digital vigilantes – Future Focus

The New Neighbourhood watches aka street surveillance and digital vigilantes. Future Focus Bronwyn Williams from Flux Trends gives us the lowdown on digital vigilantes. Someone is always watching. Watch more episodes of "Future Focus" here. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University of...

Future Focus – Water Wars

Future Focus - Water Wars The wars of the future will be fought over water. India is currently accusing China of stealing its rain. Watch this space. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University of London),...

Future Focus – Business of Loneliness

Future Focus - Business of Loneliness with Bronwyn Williams Hugs are big business as loneliness rises in our increasing digital world. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University of London), Foresight (University of Manchester), and Future...

Future Focus – All things nuclear are back on the table

Future Focus - All things nuclear are back on the table In this episode of Future Focus all things nuclear are back on the table. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in Marketing Management (University of Johannesburg), Economics (University of London), Foresight (University...

Future Focus – V-Commerce

Future Focus - V-Commerce There are currently 2.7 billion gamers across the globe, representing 35% of the human population! In 2019, South Africa's 20.3 million gamers spent $210 million on games - up 9.4% year on year. 2020 figures are, in all likelihood, higher" Flux Trends. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private...

Future Focus Searching for Yield? Keep an eye on The Psychedelic market.

Future Focus Searching for Yield? Keep an eye on The Psychedelic market. The first Psychedelics ETF has officially launched on in the Canadian market. Predictions are that by 2027 the burgeoning Psychedelic market could be worth a whopping $6bn making it an investment opportunity that may be well worth exploring as the market starts to deregulate. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend...

In Future Focus we look at creative taxation

In Future Focus we look at creative taxation In this episode of Future Focus we look at creative ways governments are looking to fill the fiscal bucket and reduce inequality amidst a dwindling tax base. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in...

Future Focus – Do you want to be a Ransomware negotiator?

Future Focus - Do you want to be a Ransomware negotiator? Ransomware as a service allows wannabe hackers to cash in on cyber extortion. Bronwyn Williams takes us through the rise of professional ransomware negotiators. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and private sector across the African continent. Her educational credentials include tertiary qualifications in...

Future Focus – The War on Big Tech

Future Focus - The War on Big Tech Bronwyn Williams weighs in on the news that Google will block its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a new code forcing it and Facebook to pay media companies for the right to use their content. Watch all episodes of Future Focus. About Bronwyn Williams Bronwyn Williams is a Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; consulting to clients in the public and...

Future Focus – “Buy now Pay later” market will reach $1 BILLION by 2025

Future Focus - "Buy now Pay later" market will reach $1 BILLION by 2025 In Future Focus Bronwyn Williams unpacks the "precariate" middle class. Studies indicate that 74% of South Africans run out of money by the middle of the month and Fintech companies are capitalising on this trend with all sorts of solutions including "Payday loans" and "Buy now pay later" products. Watch all episodes of "Future Focus" About Bronwyn Williams: I'm a futurist, economist, strategist, trend analyst, avid reader, and published writer,...