It is aimed at resolving critical challenges and harnessing growth opportunities in the transportation and logistics sectors across the continent. THE Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced a stellar line-up of speakers for its upcoming regional logistics and transport conference Logistics and Transport scheduled for November 19 to 21, 2024, at the…
ACED delivered Sasol’s first wind farm for green hydrogen Jamie Cummings, general manager of ACED, highlighted the competitive advantages of wind power over solar energy in an interview with Bizcommunity. “Wind doesn’t only blow during daylight hours, and that’s the major benefit of wind over solar,” Cummings said, pointing out the increasing demand for wind…
Source: Pexels Financial trauma is a very real experience for millions, stemming from a variety of causes such as debt, bankruptcy, job loss or sudden financial downturns. These experiences often leave lasting impacts on mental health, contributing to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. What is financial trauma? Financial trauma can arise when…
Source: Supplied. Chris Derksen, Rael Philips, James Woolley and Francois van Zyl shake hands on the balcony of Latitude Aparthotel by Totalstay in Sea Point, Cape Town, having just signed the hotel-management agreement. What began as a dream between friends Rael Phillips and James Woolley, with just one apartment and a lot of ambition, has…
Source: Supplied. The $33m equity financing was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Polychain Capital, Third Prime Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, Block, Inc., Galaxy Ventures, Blockchain Coinvestors, Hutt Capital, and Winklevoss Capital. This financing marks a significant milestone for the company and the African fintech industry as a whole, as it validates the vision…
Image source: kenishirotie – 123RF.com Is it possible to make work enjoyable and inspiring when you dread office hours? Michael Gullan of G&G Advocacy, an e-learning consultancy, shares a simple strategy for finding happiness – and success – in your career. “There are ways to achieve greater job satisfaction that don’t involve resigning,” said Gullan,…
Cars are seen on display at a showroom of a Nissan dealership in Melrose, South Africa, 16 July 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo Global automakers like Ford, Volkswagen, BMW and Toyota manufacture models in South Africa for both the local and European markets. Britain and the European Union jointly consume 46% of the vehicles the country…
Flags indicate how many trees each donor country has planted. Jeremy Allouche, CC BY-ND In the small Ivory Coast town of Kani, a farmer is concerned about the increase in plantation areas to the detriment of forests, which no longer provide shade. The scarcity and fluctuation of rainfall is altering the sowing periods for rice,…
Source: 123RF. Among the top five open medical schemes, Bestmed and Medihelp have reported the highest average increase of 12.75% and 10.8% respectively. Following closely are Bonitas with 10.2%, Momentum with 9.4%, and Discovery with 9.3%. What are the components of the contribution increases? The contribution increases need to allow for CPI, plus an additional…
