Month: November 2023

  • Motsepe Foundation’s Commitment to Alleviating Poverty and Promoting Independence

    Motsepe Foundation’s Commitment to Alleviating Poverty and Promoting Independence

    In a recent statement, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the Founder and Chairperson of the Motsepe Foundation, emphasized the Foundation’s dedication to eradicating poverty and addressing the challenges faced by rural and township communities in the wake of rising living costs. The Foundation, in collaboration with African Rainbow Minerals, conducted its annual…

  • Gauteng Seeks Long-Term E-Toll Payment Agreement Amid Fiscal Concerns

    Gauteng Seeks Long-Term E-Toll Payment Agreement Amid Fiscal Concerns

    Gauteng’s Finance MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has announced the province’s intention to engage with the national government in pursuit of a long-term agreement for e-toll payments. The looming R13 billion debt associated with e-tolls poses a significant risk to Gauteng’s fiscal stability. Mamabolo underscored the urgency of finding a resolution, proposing…

  • ABSA Bank Reports Strong November Sales Amid Extended Black Friday Deals

    ABSA Bank Reports Strong November Sales Amid Extended Black Friday Deals

    ABSA Bank has witnessed a robust month of sales in November, reporting a notable 16% increase in the volume of transactions processed through its payment systems compared to the same period last year. The surge in sales is attributed to the extended Black Friday season, with retailers adopting a strategy…

  • Global and South African Financial Institutions Shift Toward Renewable Investments

    Global and South African Financial Institutions Shift Toward Renewable Investments

    As the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) approaches in Dubai, both global and South African asset managers, along with financial institutions holding assets exceeding $50 billion, are increasingly adopting policies to cease investments in fossil fuels. Market investors are playing a pivotal role in advocating for a shift…

  • Unlocking Success: Harnessing the Power of the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Impact

    Unlocking Success: Harnessing the Power of the 80/20 Rule to Maximize Impact

    The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, suggests that roughly 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. This principle can be a powerful tool for unlocking success and maximizing your impact across various aspects of life. Here’s how you can apply the 80/20 rule: Remember, the 80/20…

  • Urgent Alert: Gmail and Photos Content Purge in 48 Hours – Safeguard Your Data Now

    Urgent Alert: Gmail and Photos Content Purge in 48 Hours – Safeguard Your Data Now

    Take Immediate Action to Preserve Your Old Gmail Account and Data As the clock ticks down to the December 1 deadline, Google users are facing the imminent threat of content purges for inactive accounts. This urgent situation demands swift action to secure Gmail messages, photos, and documents. Here’s what you…

  • Cultivating Local ICT Talent: Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program in South Africa

    Cultivating Local ICT Talent: Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program in South Africa

    Bridging the Digital Divide through Education and Innovation Huawei South Africa’s Seeds for the Future program, in collaboration with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), has successfully trained 102 local students in ICT to date. The recent launch of the Seeds for the Future 2023 program reaffirms the…

  • Navigating Unity in a Polarized World: Leadership Strategies for Identity Preservation

    Navigating Unity in a Polarized World: Leadership Strategies for Identity Preservation

    Balancing Diversity and Individual Identity in Today’s Complex Work Environments In a world marked by increasing polarization and divisive ideologies, leaders face the challenge of fostering unity without compromising individual and organizational identities. As global, national, and workplace dynamics shift, cultivating intercultural sensitivity becomes paramount. This article explores how leaders…

  • Geordin Hill-Lewis’s Vision to Future-Proof Cape Town: A Look at Two Years in Office

    Geordin Hill-Lewis’s Vision to Future-Proof Cape Town: A Look at Two Years in Office

    The Mayor’s Focus on Employment, Crime, Load-Shedding, and Public Transport Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town, marks his two-year anniversary in office with a passionate commitment to addressing the city’s most pressing challenges. In an exclusive interview, he sheds light on his strategies to tackle unemployment, crime, load-shedding, and…

  • Press Release: Navigating sensory overload: The ‘Over & Out’ strategy

    Press Release: Navigating sensory overload: The ‘Over & Out’ strategy

    By Marieta du Toit, Director, Sensory Coach, Workshop Facilitator at Sensory Intelligence Consulting In the whirlwind of modern life, with work deadlines, relentless digital communication, and now year-end functions, many experience what I call the ‘end-of-the-year syndrome’. This state of mind, often manifested as sensory overload, leads to feelings of…