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Let The Rivers Run

Keeping river catchments clear of alien vegetation is vital in water-stressed South Africa, and can deliver real human benefits along the way, writes Andrea Weiss of WWF South Africa.

Being Nimble

The principles of software development are infiltrating general business practices, says Carolyn de Kock, but can a corporate really be lean and agile?

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REITS Lead SA’s Logistical Land Revolution

Market capitalisation of the South African real estate investment trust sector has risen from under R80bn in 2008 to about R400bn today – and warehousing and logistical developments have contributed significantly to that increase. Trevor Crighton gets real.

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Advancing Parity Is A Strategic Decision

Gender diversity in the workplace has to be driven from the top – otherwise every other organisational level will not be motivated or converted. Georgina Guedes reports.

Sense Or Sensibility?

Kerry Dimmer explores the ethical and economic benefits of sustainability.

A Video Solution For Every Meeting Space

Explore the right fit. Make every meeting room matter.

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After Email

The recent Liberty data breach should have all South African businesses thinking about what they’re asking for over email, writes Adam Oxford.

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Changing The Gender Agenda

Professor Thuli Madonsela talks to Ryland Fisher about the progress women have made in South Africa.

A Great Believer In Luck

It was a series of “fortunate coincidences” that led Celiwe Ross from a career in mining to one in financial services.

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Retrofit Project Helps To Reduce Utility Costs In Social Housing

Low-income households carry a disproportionately high utility burden creating the need for more resource efficiency, write Megan Sager and Louise Scholtz. A WWF and Nedbank Green Trust project to retrofit social housing is an example of how to achieve this.

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Going The Distance

Road safety is a big concern in South Africa – and even more for truckers who spend all their working hours on the roads. Georgina Guedes tells us how the industry is using technology to make time on our highways safer for all drivers.

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Seven Habits Of Effective Recyclers

Recycling. A word that fills you with delight or dread. Here are a few simple steps you can take to get into good habits.

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AI: Diving Into The Deep End?

Are South African companies getting smart about artificial intelligence? Vanessa Clark finds out.

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The Driving Force

Without energy, both the local and global economies would grind to a halt. Puseletso Mompei talks to some of South Africa’s top female leaders in the energy sector, and finds out what the future holds for women’s advancement.

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Rocking World Stages

Ladysmith Black Mambazo continues to win Grammys, the world adores Vusi Mahlasela and lovingly remembers Hugh Masekela. Nia MaGouLiaNiti-McGreGor looks at how today’s young musicians are bursting into the global spotlight.

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Eco-Friendly Moving Solutions

EcoBox is the complete, ecologically responsible moving solution.

Commuting Is Damaging Productivity – Time To Embrace Remote Working

As a business it might be time to look at investigating whether or not remote working will work for you. But firstly, is your business geared to make the move and if not what can you do to make it happen.

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Beyond Day Zero

Even though Cape Town has pushed back Day Zero, Busani Moyo says there are still many reasons to be concerned about the future.

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Is An MBA Still Worth The Effort?

The de facto management qualification is still relevant, but only if business schools are willing to adapt, writes Busani Moyo.

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Incubating Success

Megan Ellis looks at how business incubators and accelerators are helping entrepreneurs survive in a tough environment.