Keshin Govender is the head of creative and production at Siemens (globally) and concurrently the head of communications for Siemens in sub-Saharan Africa (Image supplied) Led by Keshin Govender, who is the head of creative and production at Siemens (globally) and concurrently the head of communications for Siemens in sub-Saharan Africa, he says their top…
Source: www.unsplash.com The Pronouns in Adland guide, spearheaded by the LGBTQIA+ advocacy group Outvertising and written by Mark Runacus, who is their non executive chair, is helping agencies incorporate gender pronouns into workplace communications. Its goal? To ensure that all employees, regardless of gender identity, feel respected, acknowledged, and included. As a key driver of…
The South African Breweries has launched a campaign to discourage consumers from drinking and driving which includes a photo of two deceased using parts from the carnage of car accidents (Image supplied) The campaign showcases two real-life stories of families who have lost loved ones as a result of drinking and driving and really highlights…
Image source: Peter Titmuss – 123RF.com The programme was launched at the Ngxakaxha village under the Mbhashe Local Municipality, an area that once faced high poverty levels. Wednesday’s launch coincided with World Food Day, held under the theme: “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future”, which underscores the fundamental human right…
Image supplied Woolworths donated R816m worth of good quality, edible, surplus food to disadvantaged communities and charities to help end hunger in the last financial year. In partnership with FoodForward SA, an organisation dedicated to reducing hunger by distributing surplus food, Woolworths donated food equating to 56.6 million meals to a network of 2,500 organisations,…
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,…
