by Kathy Gibson | Oct 9, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Even before Covid-19 reared its head, millions of South Africans went hungry every day. By Gillian Le Cordeur, CEO of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) While efforts to feed these people have been long-established through organisations like...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 25, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
An ambitious project for veld management and ecological research, that combines ancient animal lore with technology, took a step forward when five eland were released at a South African wine estates. The arrival of the eland (Taurotragus oryx) at Vergelegen in...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 25, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
There is a growing appreciation of diversity and inclusion as a means of enhancing organisational performance. This is the word from Thokozile Mahlangu, CEO of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA), who says that diversity and inclusion have become key...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 25, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
While the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely impacted on every aspect of life and economy in South Africa, the higher education sector has not been spared with universities prioritising online education to ensure their academic years are not disrupted. When President...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 25, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The current environment offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs in the digital space. This is according to fintech experts Willem Roos, CEO of Rain (former OUTsurance CEO) and Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode, which identifies, partners and grows financial...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 18, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Long before the Covid-19 outbreak organisations were rumbling about the future of work, trying to establish the foundations and boundaries that would define how they engaged with employees and productivity. Technology had already been pushing its way into the cracks...
