ESG South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Branson, Clinton, Dalai Lama support Mandela Day

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory recently released a video in which the likes of Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama encourage the world to support Mandela Day on 18 July 2013. Read more >>

Blanket drive for Mandela Day

As winter continues to impact on the lives of those without housing, heating or food; Cape Town Tourism and the Cape Point Partnership are working together to bring comfort and warmth to the vulnerable by providing the communities of Masiphumelele (situated between Kommetjie and Noordhoek) and Red Hill near Simons Town, with blankets. Read more >>

Funding for ARA-Perdeberg wine project to continue

The ARA-Perdeberg wine project will continue until 2015 following the alcohol industry's approval for funding with plans to expand the project into the Robertson wine region. Based on the success of the project in Perdeberg, Robertson Winery has agreed to participate and will be using a similar framework for its project. Read more >>

Agri SA urges participation in rural outreach for Mandela Day

Agri SA is encouraging rural upliftment as part of Mandela Day initiatives, and is urging roleplayers in the agricultural industry to contribute to improving the living conditions of the disadvantaged. Read more >>

Zimele provides financial aid and support to Ukhamba Lobuntu Chemicals

Anglo American's enterprise development arm, Zimele, has helped a a chemical production and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) company based in Middleburg, Mpumalanga to grow considerably and make a difference in the local community through providing funding and support. Read more >>

Heroic teenager receives wheelchair from Breadtags for Wheelchairs

The Breadtags for Wheelchairs project, administered by the Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC), has provided a wheelchair for a highly deserving recipient - a heroic 16-year-old from Brits in the North West Province. Luday van der Merwe was paralysed when he tried to protect his friend during an attempted robbery on New Year's Eve. His brave act changed his life forever when he took a bullet meant for his friend, Deidre Strydom (19). Read more >>

Unemployment fears for Europe's workers

BERLIN, GERMANY: Europeans worry more about unemployment than any other social or economic problem, such as inflation, rising rents or crime, according to a 12-country survey published in Germany on Tuesday (9 July). Read more >>

So? Are you a teabag?

Weekly top stories

In Real Life [Angela Horn]

Stand up...for your health [Howard Rybko]

Magashula quits SARS after report [Evan Pickworth]

VAT charged on foreign Internet purchases [Amanda Visser]

EY Africa eager to spend US$40m [Phakamisa Ndzamela]

Sun's energy saves Vodacom R6,5m [Thabiso Mochiko]

Jobless being trained in solar energy [Mpho Sibanyoni]

Kelly sells M Squared for US$11m [Alistair Anderson]

Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success [Johan Poolman]

Batteries boost Delta EMD's earnings [Alistair Anderson]

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel [Nick Hedley]

Could education create the next Facebook? [Dr Marko Saravanja]

Young hoteliers in the making [Evan-Lee Courie]

Reaching for the cloud? Why an experienced partner can help [Albie Bester]

Tablets - the end of the PC or just another gadget? [Francois van Wijk]

A Town Called Fokol Lutho [Daniel Dercksen]

My Name is Rachel Corrie speaks out [Eugene Yiga]

Women of the world choose Fiesta [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]