The good, the sad and the ugly

After an evening of spectacular lightning displays and rolling thunder which quickly cooled temperatures after days of a searing heatwave, a steady and constant drizzle has enveloped Joburg. It’s welcome relief after some blisteringly hot days and many hope that it is...

BRM’s hard-fought battle for redemption

It was in late 1961 when Sir Alfred Owen, chairman of Rubery Owen Holdings, experienced an epiphany. By Graham Duxbury He had spent millions on motor racing over the years – notably on the BRM (British Racing Motors) Formula One team which he purchased in 1952 – and...
Cyber risks are becoming more complex

Cyber risks are becoming more complex

The rate at which digital technology is evolving and disrupting traditional business models, cyber risks seem to evolve even faster. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software Despite declining business confidence in the ability to manage cyber risk, business leaders are...
Invest in a franchise or do it alone? 

Invest in a franchise or do it alone? 

When venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, there are two ownership models to choose from.  Over and above purchasing an existing company you could either buy into a franchise or start a venture from scratch. Each has pros and cons, but the one that works best...