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Unpacking The Numbers

Last year saw a drop in the overall CSI spend in South Africa, according to the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook 2021. Caryn Gootkin finds out where CSI funding was spent and whether the downward trend is set to continue.

Re-Imagining Local Government For Citizens

SPONSORED: Twenty-four years after the birth of local government, we have reached a point where there are more questions than answers regarding the functioning and performance of this crucial sphere of government.

Premier Verification

SPONSORED: Premier Verification is a SANAS Accredited Verification Agency. We spoke to the Managing Director of Premier Verification, Bridget Ntombela and asked her questions about the Enterprise and Supplier Development element on the DTIC Generic B-BBEE Scorecard, this is what she had to say…

A Supply Chain Boosted By Digital Technology

4IR technology is only useful in the supply chain if implemented
and utilised effectively. Trevor Crighton investigates why.

IBC SOLAR

IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, presents a new business segment strategy and a new brand identity.

Climate Adaption Requires People To Pull Together

Human Rights activist Kumi Naidoo believes creative participation is the best way to drive vital environmental change to secure the future of humanity. By Trevor Crighton.

Sustainable Forms Of Energy

It is well known that the consumption of fossil fuels contributes significantly to climate change. So what other, more sustainable options are available to help wean us off these “dirty” fuels? Rodney Weidemann investigates.

How Internships Impact Society

Maitland has hosted interns across all areas of our business, providing opportunities to experience the workplace and giving interns confidence to take their careers forward.

What Does COP26 Mean For SA?

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference opens the door to address Eskom’s problems, suggests James Francis. 

Securing Finance Is Challenging

Securing financing for a franchise can be tricky – even if it’s a “sure thing”. Here are the seven biggest challenges when seeking funding. By Trevor Crighton.

Fuelling Transformation Efforts

Puseletso Mompei speaks to two women with their feet firmly on the pedal when it comes to breaking into and succeeding in the petroleum industry.

Why Our Youth Matters

Sanlam speaks to Thando Pato about its involvement in youth education programmes.

Unearthing The Advantages Of Smart Satellite Connectivity In The Mining Sector

Mining is one the most critical pillars of the South African economy, and while it continues to contribute very significantly to GDP and job creation, it is an industry that faces unique challenges.

Access To Land, Prejudice And Poverty: Hurdles That 22-Year-Old Agripreneur Masello Mokhoro Is Conquering

SPONSORED: While her peers were being carefree, a young Masello Mokhoro had already adopted the mindset of an entrepreneur.

Growing The Industry

The franchising sector is a missed opportunity for transformation, job creation, economic recovery and skills development, writes Delia du Toit.

Advice Is A No-Brainer

Business consulting has always been a broad term, but the huge changes to strategies, operations and technologies brought about since early 2020, now make it crucial,
writes Rodney Weidemann.

Local Producers Need To Wise Up

Local producers with their eye on exporting goods worldwide require specific skills training to operate their businesses safely and meet the requirements of global markets. By Puseletso Mompei.

Emira Gives Biodiversity Preservation The Green Thumbs Up

Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has made meaningful progress on its biodiversity policy in consultation with the Biodiversity Disclosure Project and the Endangered Wildlife Trust, building on its impacts at the forefront of environmental sustainability in South Africa’s listed property sector. 

Riding The Supply Chain Technology Wave

There’s a burgeoning wealth of technology available to supply chain managers these days, but how do they figure out which to choose and implement? Anthony Sharpe finds out.

Eskom Powers On

Eyes green initiatives. By Nelendhre Moodley.