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Still In Favour Of Franchising?
Franchising has long been seen as a pillar of economic growth – but does this hold true in a post-COVID world? By Lisa Witepski.
In Pursuit Of Performance
Consumers expect more from relationships with brands. So how do brands measure the return on investment of their loyalty programmes and respond with the right roll-outs to avoid losing customers to competitors? By Mart-Marié du Toit.
Inching Towards Inclusion
Could financial and educational inclusion be the answer to fostering real, sustainable development in South Africa? The answer, according to several experts from several African countries, is a resounding “yes”. By Lisa Witepski.
To Seize Or Not To Seize?
SPONSORED: With the popularity of various Internet shopping sites and digital communication platforms, the world has become smaller, and foreign suppliers have become more accessible to local buyers.
Who Runs Our Municipalities?
SPONSORED: All 257 municipalities from metros to local municipalities have governing structures that manage the operations of the municipalities, but a key question is who is actually running the municipalities.
Bigger And Better
User-centric loyalty programmes that offer more than swipe-and-earn rewards have the potential to engage consumers beyond the buying cycle, writes Ańel Lewis.
Diversification Is Key To Sustainability Of Agri Operations
Author: Roux Wildenboer, Head of Agriculture, Absa CIB.
Gender Bonds: A Tool To Narrow The Gender Gap
Could gender bonds provide a viable solution to issues hampering female advancement? Colleen Larsen, chief executive, Business Engage, weighs up the pros and cons.
Embrace The Chaos To Find The Opportunity
By Thabisile Nondaba, Senior Fund Accountant at Maitland Fund Services.
DE&I Policies Are Key To Growth
Why having key strategic policies around equity, empowerment, diversity, inclusion, values, and culture makes your businesses more attractive and geared for growth. By Itumeleng Mogaki.
African Bank To Spur Tech Startups To Greatness At Global Entrepreneurship Week Hackathon
African Bank is proud to be a strategic partner to this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), hosted by 22 On Sloane, the largest startup campus in Africa.
Old Mutual Rewards
Old Mutual Rewards is a financial well-being programme designed to reward you on your journey towards financial success.
Cradle Of HumanKind: Birthplace Of The Human Race?
The Cradle of Humankind is considered one of the finest sites for discovering fossils of humanity’s oldest relatives. Denise Mhlanga takes a closer look.
It’s Time to Bridge SA’s Lingering Pay Gap
We talk a lot about the importance of gender equality, and the need for greater diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and society. The fact that the gender pay gap exists is a glaring indicator of inequality between women and men.
Seven Of SA’s Craft Drink Brands
South Africans certainly love their tipple, and the country has some wonderfully inventive craft distillers that brew up interesting products in all corners of the country, writes Leah Van Deventer.
Liability Of The Master Of A Vessel
By: Taryn Hunkin – Shipping & Logistics Department at Shepstone & Wylie attorneys.
“Farm To Fork” Never Looked This Good
Author: Isana Cordier, Consumer Sector Head at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, and Roux Wildenboer, Sector Head for Agriculture at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.
Celebrating International Day Of The Girl Child
In honour of International Day of the Girl Child, Maitland hosted Grade 12 learners from LEAP Science & Maths Schools at our Cape Town office for a “day in the life” experience.
Breitling Releases Its Second Annual Sustainability Mission Report And Announces Its #SQUADONAMISSION To Do Better
Breitling’s Sustainability Mission Report highlights the actions the luxury watchmaker is taking to achieve its environmental, social, and governance goals. From releasing its first traceable watch to eliminating plastic waste, the brand’s #SQUADONAMISSION to do better sustainability roadmap is fully outlined in the annual report.
In A Breitling First, The Super Chronomat Automatic 38 Origins Makes Its Debut, Featuring Responsibly Sourced Better Gold And Better Diamonds With Full Supply-Chain Traceability
Breitling is a #SQUADONAMISSION to do better by making luxury more sustainable. The brand’s first-ever “traceable watch” transparently informs and engages owners about the origins of its precious materials. A provenance record on the owner’s blockchain-backed NFT details the responsible measures taken along the supply chain for the watch’s artisanal gold and lab-grown diamonds, with all information independently verified.
