AUTOMOTIVE NeXt-level adventure in the new Nissan X-Trail[Ilse Burger] The word 'SUV' it's definitely going to be on someone's "Most Popular Buzzwords for 2017" list at the end of the year. The thing with buzzwords though is, not everyone can get away with it. And 'SUV' is one word Nissan has gotten away with quite effortlessly... | |
MARKETING & MEDIA #BODJHB: Are advertising agencies the cobbler's children? (Part 2)[Jessica Tennant] In answer to the question, Lauren Woolf, founder of Mrs Woolf, told delegates of Business of Design Johannesburg 2017 the key findings from her Masters thesis, the problem and the implications... | |
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT Ending the fancy Fairview winter evenings on a high note[Ilse Burger] I love heading to the winelands - especially in winter. I recently enjoyed a cosy evening at Fairview's Goatshed restaurant in Paarl. It was the last of its winter evenings and our theme for the night was Moroccan... | |
TOURISM, TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY Airbnb in Africa for the long haulChris Lehane, head of global policy and public affairs for Airbnb © Airbnb website. | |
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING What does the future African city look like?© Chin Leong Teoh – 123RF.com | |
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PoPI requires effective data management structures© kantver via www.123rf.com | |
HUMAN RESOURCES & MANAGEMENT #EntrepreneurMonth: Pivoting on disruption[Shan Radcliffe] Deborah Hartung has a passion for people and disrupting industry norms. Her startup, Pivot PeopleTech is geared toward assisting other small businesses and entrepreneurs with the tools to manage their HR requirements without the high overheads... | |
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Could the humble phone call be the future of digital CX?© goodluz via www.123RF.com | |
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Explore Data Science Academy launches in Cape TownFounders of the newly launched Explore Data Science Academy (LTR): Shaun Dippnall, Aidan Helmbold, and Dave Strugnell. | |
PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE #MTBPS2017: Mini budget's sobering economic outlook points to period of prudence for property marketImage source: www.southafricanimmigration.org | |
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY #EntrepreneurMonth: A different perspective on sugar from the sugarcane fields of Mauritius[Cari Coetzee] Shaheen Rajabally launched Natura Sugars - the only range of truly unrefined sugars in South Africa and exclusively sourced from Mauritius. We asked Rajabally to tell us the sweet story of Natura Sugars... | |
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT This is why Transport Month matters© Diriye Amey via 123RF | |
RETAIL Inside the Lush life of an ethical cosmetics buyer[Lauren Hartzenberg] Working as a buyer for ethical handmade cosmetics company Lush, your travels could take you sourcing neroli oil in Tunisia, blue chamomile oil in Hungary and shea butter in Ghana... | |
MARKETING & MEDIA #OrchidsandOnions: Vannie Kaap comes a funny ad... and a slice of customer service madness[Brendan Seery] Many South African English speakers definitely lose out by not communicating, or even taking in, other languages. The rest of the people in this country often speak three or more languages, whereas we English-speakers expect everyone to speak to us in our language... and then to do so properly... | |
LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT #MusicExchange: Sean Koch Trio[Martin Myers] The Sean Koch Trio call themselves a folk, acoustic, reggae, ambient, singer-songwriter band with three band members, namely Sean Koch, who's guitar and vocals, Shaun Cloete, who's bass, lead guitar and keys; and Ross Hillier, who's on drums and percussion. | |
MARKETING & MEDIA In-house public relations expertise is essential© Maksim Kabakou - 123RF.com | |
Ruth Cooper | Paris style elite welcomes David TlaleRenowned South African fashion designer David Tlale, in partnership with Courvoisier, successfully introduced his signature brand to the Parisian style elite on Thursday night 26 October 2017, at the official residence of the South African Embassy in Paris. |