 Investing in women who rely on craft will ensure economic support for themselves and their familiesCraft Culture is an articulate expression of history. In South Africa particularly, it is central to our diverse heritage. The unique aesthetic value of cultural artefacts is the heart of a cultural transaction. Within that experience, a visual connection to a specific legacy fuses with a localised social and, in turn, national identity. Read more... |
The New Waste Act, to be finalised by the end of 2010, will have serious implications for business if not taken seriously. South Africa is faced with disposing more than 26.4 million tonnes of rubbish per annum; conservatively speaking, our population of approximately 48 million people generates an average of 550 kilogrammes... Read more... |
One frequently hears a speech extolling confidence in this beautiful country – willing it to be so, as if words alone could make this come true. Yet, one need not only rely on the wish for it to be so, or hosting a...Read more... | ||
 The dynamics of approaching a venture capital company to start your businessAsk anyone who has taken the decision to start a new business, and he/she will vouch for the fact that securing funding for the venture is undoubtedly one of the most difficult parts of the process. Getting someone to quite...Read more... |
 Public-private partnerships and corporate social investment programmes are the way forward for business Before we go any further, let us first remind ourselves about the DNA of corporate social investment – what is CSI? It is the investment of corporate funds or other assets for the primary purpose of achieving social outcomes...Read more... |
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With global analysts labelling 2010 as a period of “green shoots” with regard to global economic recovery, it is no surprise that the mining sector has been subjected to increased analysis over the past 12 months. |
 The World Cup has raised the bar for the security sector, providing an avenue for investmentWhen talking about security, one thinks of crime prevention, police, defence force, security guards, armoured car crews, investigators, armed reaction units and other protective, supervisory and monitoring services such as electronic access control, closed circuit television,...Read more... | ||
In South Africa, social issues around food security, water scarcity and disease are exacerbated because of the impact that climate change has had on the country. The group most affected by these issues are rural...Read more... |
The benefits of ICT are infinite and is a means to an end for women particularly in rural areas, as it is a tool with which to empower themselves while contributing to the economy Currently, there is some confusion regarding the differences between science and technology – seen by many as an...Read more... | ||
 Marketing yourself and your business is the way forwardCreating a personal brand is not reserved for when you are looking for a job. It should be the hallmark of who you are as a person – be it in business, in private, or as a company owner |
 Study reveals what attracts Generation Y in the workplaceNew research from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has shown that the entrance of Generation Y into the marketplace is shifting traditional employer-employee power relations, with some interesting implications for human resources practitioners. | ||
 Human resource practitioners have become an important component of a smoothly run businessThe face of business pre-1994 was, in most instances, predictably that of a middle-aged white male. Democracy prompted an evolution that continues to change the way we do business and shape the country’s ability to compete on the global...Read more... |
 Kofi Annan’s perspective on the role that women play on the African continentFormer United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan is one African icon recognised for putting women first in a number of global initiatives as well as the way in which development itself is conceived. While he may have stepped down from...Read more... | ||
Entrepreneurs are made? Or are they? By definition, entrepreneurs are people who are enterprising, willing to try new challenges and achieve their goals. The dynamics of starting up a business, regardless of its size, require organisation of thoughts, actions and a working plan. In order to succeed in business entrepreneurs... Read more... |
 We did it! South Africa was successfully able to pull off one of the largest sporting events in its history, and for that as a nation we should be very proud.Even in the face of all the naysayers, local and global, who claimed we would be left disappointed and embarrassed because...Read more... | ||
Western Cape tooling initiative help SME’s through new development programme
July 14, 2010 - The Western Cape Tooling Initiative (WCTI), in partnership with Swisscontact - a non-profit organisation founded by Swiss business and the Swiss government with the goal of stimulating growth in the private sector in selected developing countries -...Read more... |
With the campaign late last year for entries into the annual Bookmarks Awards, under the slogan "Be Big in Digital", 91% of the entries received as a result of the online advertising were from users who only viewed the ad, and did not click... Read more... | ||
The procurement function, in the past viewed as simple order processing, has a major role to play in a company’s future business success in the global market, be that company a miner, an industrialist, a manufacturer, a distributor, a retailer, or a service provider. |
Mobile phones have the potential to just about double the Internet user base in the country and take South Africans across the digital divide, but due to factors such as costs and ignorance, it is not quite happening yet. The first comprehensive survey in... Read more... | ||
Ten top reasons why BI implementations fail Business Intelligence (BI), when implemented correctly, allows businesses to reap significant benefits and gain valuable insight into their organisations based on actionable data. But there is much more to BI than simply deploying technology. Organisations need a comprehensive, strategic approach to designing, implementing, managing,... Read more... |
Inter-Active Technologies expands into Western Cape market
In the face of adverse market conditions, call centre and outsourcing expert Inter-Active Technologies, defiantly expands business by opening a new office in Cape Town. May 27, 2010: Specialist call centre and communications company, Inter‐Active Technologies has bucked the industry’s national trend by expanding across... Read more... | ||
 The Eastern Cape Province has a number of large sectors that have investors interestedThe Eastern Cape is known as the “Detroit of Africa” due to the fact that its largest economic sector is the automotive industry. However, there are other sectors that bear scrutiny in terms of exploring investment potential. |
 PREMIER OF THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCEWhile the Eastern Cape is best known for its motor industry and being the “Detroit of Africa”, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government has recognised that despite the contribution this sector makes to our economy and to employment creation, there is an urgent need to diversify the...Read more... | ||
 If one digs deeper, one will find that there is more than diamond mining in the Northern CapeLying on the borders of four of the country’s other provinces, as well as the Atlantic Ocean on its west and the countries of Namibia and Botswana to the north, the Northern Cape is...Read more... |
 PREMIER OF THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCEThe Northern Cape Province is the largest in South Africa, with a land mass of 361 830km2 covering almost 30% of the country. The province consists of five districts, namely: Frances Baard, Siyanda, John Taolo Gaetsewe, Namakwa and Pixley ka Seme. | ||
 The North West, while known as the Platinum Province, has far more to offer an investor than meets the eyeGeographically speaking, the North West Province is situated in the north of South Africa and lies on the border of Botswana. On the west side, one will find the Kalahari Desert; on...Read more... |
 PREMIER OF THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE
Welcome to the North West Province, lovingly called the “Platinum Province” – known for its largest platinum reserves in the world. The 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup is the most anticipated and exciting event on the world calendar today. During this spectacular tournament, our towns of Rustenburg...Read more... |
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