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The Big, The Small And The Disruptive

Supply chain management is widely acknowledged as a key driver of economic growth. Caryn Gootkin considers some big, small and disruptive elements of the sector.

What Lies Beneath

The new pathway through the archaeological excavation site of the Wonderwerk Cave shows a deep sensitivity to the wonders that surround it.

Protect The Children Art Competition

The Living Vine (NPO 158-102) invites all children from Grade R-Grade 12 to participate in an Art Competition with fabulous prizes for the top 3 entries in each category.

Brother Celebrates 60 Million Sewing Machines Worldwide

Brother International, a leader in printing and sewing technology that focuses on the ‘Customer-First’ approach, celebrated the total accumulated production of 60 million home sewing machines at its three production bases in Taiwan, China and Vietnam as of March 2017.

Flux Trends

Technology is revolutionising the way we do things. From eating, to paying for items and transportation, your smart mobile device for starters, has become more valuable than your wallet.

Geyserworx

This patented innovative product has been locally designed to use an existing geyser (hot water boiler) to reduce your electricity bill by up to 40%.

On Your Marks, Get Set… Wait

Business Partners Limited structures finance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Regional General Manager (Inland West) Jeremy Lang answers some questions.

Independent Power Performs

Power producers in South Africa are forging ahead with plans to reach a target of 30% clean energy by 2025, writes Duma Gqubule.

Green Schools

Educational institutions provide just the right place to instil the values of eco-friendly structures and behaviour in society, Puseletso Mompei elaborates.

Pros And Cons Of Franchising

Penny Haw takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages from a franchisee’s point of view.

Self-injury taking its toll

In an ever-changing world where teenagers and young adolescents are increasingly confronted with new challenges, peer pressure, demanding relationships and the like, the growing phenomenon of self-harm as a means of regulating their emotions comes as no surprise.

138 Jan Smuts

For years, this section of Jan Smuts lacked identity despite its prominent location. Potentially, this bend holds important urban significance. It also forms part of Rosebank’s Keyes Art Mile, where people accumulate every first Thursday for exhibition openings.

Coal Expert Talks Coal For The Future

Senior coal analyst Xavier Prévost, of XMP Consulting, says that there are three groups of mines that are producing coal for state-owned power utility Eskom.

Gemstones In Demand

On the back of strong demand for its coloured stones, multinational natural resources company Gemfields aims to lift its ‘best-ever’ production to even higher levels in 2017.

Mapped: China

Its vastness incorporates beautiful countryside and ancient villages, plus its high-tech cities are a vision of the future. Which all makes China worth seeing right now.

The New Digital Interns

The digital skills shortage is massive, and it affects all areas of employment. Lungelo Shezi talks to the organisations looking to teach the masses.

Transformation And Ethical Leadership

Transformation cannot be effected without the wisdom and bold thinking of ethical leaders, argues Phakama Mbonambi.

Lesotho’s Liqhobong

Brown talks rules of thumb for junior miners.

Nouveau Teach

Workplace requirements are changing faster than ever, and new jobs are replacing old. Are academic institutions keeping up, asks Adam oxford.

Mobile Companies’ Empowerment Credentials Criticised

Local mobile companies fail to move BEE critics, who claim that transformation is lagging, reports Gershwin Wanneburg.