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Preserve, Protect And Produce

Looking at the security of the water supply, Gareth Griffiths queries if South Africa is on the brink of another looming load-shedding-style disaster.

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.

Aligning Skills And Equipment

The importance of having competent operators for large mining machines cannot be overstated. Fortunately, there is an objective test that has been developed to test the skills and assess the competence of individual operators.

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.

On The Trail Of Zero Harm

Safety in the mining environment starts with project safety files and continues until the end of the mine’s life. Digital technologies are significantly improving this arena. By Rodney Weidemann.

Taking Your Wealth Further

Caryn Gootkin looks at what drives financially comfortable people, and how to plan for greater wealth.

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.

Keeping Kids Active

Outdoor activities have a host of benefits for kids: natural vitamin D, improved bone density, and a sure-fire way to get rid of the pesky “I’m so bored” condition that seems to plague children all-year-round. Raina Julies offers four outdoor adventures.

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One solution, many advantages.

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.

Choose Wisely

How selecting the right wealth management company can protect your investment against the uncertainties of the future. By Andrew Möller, CEO of Citadel.

COVID-19 And Its Impact On Women In The Corporate Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic created a sudden shift in workplace culture and environment for many industries and organisations. But, has this shift contributed positively to women’s experiences in corporate workplaces? And if it has, will it last as organisations transition to a post-pandemic way of working? By Deepa Vallabh, Vivian Spies and Aphelele Binta.

Success In SADC

The Southern African Development Community countries, miners and supply partners with experience on the ground are witnessing sustained improvement. By Benjamin van der Veen.

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.

Cultivating A New Breed Of Winemaker

A partnership between Delheim Estate and the Pinotage Youth Development Academy has led to the creation of a new wine brand, uLutsha, writes Anthony Sharpe.

Seven Myths That Impact How NGOs And Conservationists Perceive Mining

Environmentally speaking, mining has come a long way in the past few decades, yet numerous myths around its detrimental effect on the Earth persist. By Rodney Weidemann.

The Invisible Impact: Climate Change And Women

The time has come to mainstream gender perspectives into climate change strategies, writes Bongiwe Ndondo, executive director of Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice.

Homelessness Within A Policy Vacuum

Without a co-ordinated national policy to address the plight of the homeless, municipalities must come up with responses to the growing number of people living on the streets, writes Anél Lewis.

Why ESG Has Never Been More Important

Environmental, social and governance is ultimately about moving beyond a compliance and reporting approach, to one focused on sustainable, profitable growth. By Rodney Weidemann.

Living In Style

South Africa’s leading mature lifestyle estates cover all the lifestyle bases, so you don’t have to. By Trevor Crighton.