[2012 trends] Out with fear, in with hope

[Thomas Kolster] Despite a dire economic outlook for the world economy, I'm looking forward to 2012; it's going to be an exciting and positive year. Countries and companies alike might panic and turn their backs on sustainability, asking with a tremble in their voices: Is the well-being of people and planet really a luxury we can afford in these tough times? But, there are reasons to be optimistic. Here are 12 trends that will change your business for the better 12 Jan 2012 14:52

[2012 trends] Ad industry to continue defining, redefining itself

[Odette van der Haar] 2012 promises to be just as eventful as ever, as the advertising profession continues define and redefine its operations and creativity. I expect to see the following 12 trends and industry issues emerging in 2012. [multimedia] 12 Jan 2012 13:57

[2012 trends] Been there, done that, now let's get really smart!

[Karen Ashwin] Thanks to our preference for face-to-face interpersonal communications, meetings, events and marketing activations enjoy pride of place as fabulous marketing tools. However, we also know that great events cost. The heat is on to ensure that events deliver serious marketing and financial results - and that clients are assured of their incomparable experiential value, especially when paired with the latest trends and technology! 12 Jan 2012 12:24

T-shirt charity drive

Slipstream Fabric Finishers ran charity drives in 2011 towards collecting 10 000 Rainbow T-shirts for children in charities. The latest delivery of a batch of T-shirts to an informal settlement in Germiston with Out Of The Box Skills Centre (www.outofthebox.org.za) was made by people who visited the Craft Fair at 305 Long Avenue in Ferndale a few weeks ago. 3 Jan 2012 07:11

Grant strengthens African Virtual University's capacity

To strengthen the capacity of African Virtual University (AVU), the African Development Bank Group's board of directors has approved a US $15.6 million grant from its concessionary lending arm, the African Development Fund (ADF). 23 Dec 2011 10:42

Sunlight benefits children's home

Spokesperson for Sunlight, Ethne Whitley says the Childline Safe House project is one of Gauteng's most successful childcare developments, which is why the group delivered over 200 Christmas gifts to its children early last week. 21 Dec 2011 10:27

Select a winning Total Eco-Pioneer

Total South Africa is encouraging South Africans to be more eco-friendly by running a social media campaign and competition that highlights those who have innovative projects aimed at assisting the environment or taking recycling to a new level. 21 Dec 2011 10:03

Barcelona Children's Home gets into the spirit of Christmas

It's really heart-warming to be part of the unselfish giving to the children of Barcelona Home in Gugulethu, thanks to King Pie, V&A Waterfront staff, Debt Therapy Tableview and Bizcommunity.com. 20 Dec 2011 10:47

Traffic Freeflow

2011 Traffic Freeflow Pointsmen Project year in review

Another successful year has passed, and the Pointsmen Project in collaboration with the City of Joburg, JMPD, OUTsurance, Talk Radio 702 and additional, valued sponsors undoubtedly remains one of the most successful public-private partnerships in South Africa to date. 15 Dec 2011 22:30

On the Dot

On the Dot Christmas Party for Compass home

On the Dot recently held a Christmas party for the Compass home based in Edenvale which houses 87 children from abused, abandoned, terminally ill, and impoverished and previously disadvantaged backgrounds. 15 Dec 2011 22:18

Charity drive from Stor-Age for Round Table

For the second year, Stor-Age and Round Table have collaborated on collecting unwanted books, clothes, toys and non-perishable food items at Stor-Age stores nationwide, for Round Table to distribute all donated items to the various charities they support. 15 Dec 2011 11:17

Act of kindness pays off for community

Situated in the heart of Devon Valley and approximately 10 minutes from the centre of Stellenbosch is Protea Heights Farm. The first farm in South Africa to cultivate protea flowers in the late 1940's, the first to export the flowers in the late 1960's and the farm that captured the heart of an American, Ginny Povall. 15 Dec 2011 10:19

Buy branded flip-flops from Steenberg to provide school shoes for underprivileged

This festive season, Steenberg Vineyards offers its designer 'Steenberg 1682 Méthode Cap Classique' branded flip-flops as a way to provide school shoes for underprivileged children. Every pair purchased sponsors two new pairs of shoes, in a partnership with Barefoot No More. 14 Dec 2011 10:20

24.com

24.com donates much-needed computers to Du Noon Primary School

Last week 24.com donated 89 unused PC's and monitors to the Du Noon Primary School. The donation was facilitated by Little Lambs, who handed the much-needed computers over to the school on Friday, 25 November. 14 Dec 2011 03:07