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Company Constancy

Employees have a duty to put their company’s interests first.

Present And Incorrect

Does your business have a problem with ‘presenteeism’ – when your employees are there, but not engaged?

Be Decisive About Data Disasters

Financial technology companies have clear responsibilities towards their clients and investors when information is leaked

Harassment Hurts

Employees must be aware of the seriousness of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace

The CEO ABC Q & A

Mike Abel is a founding partner at award-winning advertising agency M&C Saatchi Abel

Business As (not) Normal

Predicting future roles rather than reacting to current scenarios could increase workplace effectiveness

Come On, Irene

Stay in the city, experience the country

C Of Tranquillity

Chacma Bush Lodge in Limpopo keeps things cosy and calm

Pass It On

It’s worth taking extra precautions to protect your data and hard work

Closing The Loop

Your personal data will be considerably safer when POPI is enforced

An Unhealthy Cycle

Defrauding medical aids is counter-productive – and against the law

Deducting From The Dream

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may soon be in the sights of the revenue services

Avoid Amalgamation Ambiguity

Outsourcing does constitute the takeover of a business.

Where There's a Will, There's a Way

Nobody enjoys doing paperwork, but sorting out the admin for your estate before you die is an important duty.

Women Dig in

In the male-dominated mining industry, women should be encouraged to avoid compromise.

Beyond the struggle

Small steps are being made towards equality in the mining industry.

Just coastin'

John Masefield had it right: ‘I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky’

Grace Under Pressure

Being a Brit abroad affords you some perspective on South Africa

Heavy, With Child

The Fugard Theatre is staging a new production of Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca, starring Emily Child alongside Sandra Prinsloo and Marius Weyers

Maximise Expression

Mcedi Madolo appreciates the physical satisfaction that comes with creating art

Lead With Your Heart

Sometimes, in the right car and the right surroundings, driving is about much more than just getting somewhere

Moving Target

The data on your phone is probably safer than it might be elsewhere

Do Business Like Buffett

Public speaking is a vital skill, and luckily it can be learned

Block Booking

Lego fans are steadily building their own culture in South Africa

Sensible Safety

Being smart while travelling can help you avoid becoming a crime statistic

Beyond Our Biases

Understanding your thinking habits makes connecting with others easier

Salad Is Hilarious! - Doing A Stock-Take On Reality

Stock picture libraries contain millions of photographs submitted by professionals and amateurs alike, ranging from studio shoots to well-shot but otherwise unremarkable theme shots sent in by freelancers angling for a placement in a high-profile magazine.

Enriching Lives And Creating A More Efficient Food System In Africa Middle East

Food is the most basic human need, the engine of life, and the prerequisite for progress. Agriculture, which produces it, is the foundational industry, the springboard for economic growth and societal development. The continuing impact of population growth, urbanisation and erratic weather are among Africas greatest challenges. At the same time, this is also an area of profound opportunity for Africa, which has 60% of the worlds uncultivated arable land. There is a need to increase productivity manifold to meet requirements of growing populations across Africa.

A Woman's Work Is Never Done

Subtle pressures add complexity to being a woman in management

Tried And Tested

Growth hacking is about constant forward movement