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5 ways accountants can contribute to innovation
A new report from AICPA and CIMA reveals how finance professionals at Coca-Cola, Royal Dutch Shell and other global innovation leaders help to drive new advancements [Read more]
Russel Botman: Why Africa needs higher education
In light of Africa Day celebrations on 25 May and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the OAU, predecessor to the AU, Professor Russel Botman looks at the role of higher education to ensure that the continent’s rapid economic progress results in sustained human development. [Read more]
Samsung GALAXY S4 sells 10m
Samsung reported today that four Samsung GALAXY S4 units are sold per second. 10m units of the smartphone have been sold since its global launch on 27 April. According to Craige Fleischer of Samsung South Africa the local market’s uptake of the device played an important role in the impressive sales figures.
Confidence among SA professionals hits 12-month high
Confidence levels among South Africa’s graduate professionals climbed to a 12-month high in the first quarter of the year, following a period of extended concern over the political climate, ongoing wildcat strikes and downgrades to the country’s sovereign credit rating.
FIA welcomes greater transparency in short term insurance
“Our member insurers decided that in the interest of transparency the Ombudsman’s office be instructed to publish details of its workings,” said Jooste. He added that this was the latest step in the evolution of the relationship between his office and insurers.
FIA welcomes greater transparency in short term insurance
“Our member insurers decided that in the interest of transparency the Ombudsman’s office be instructed to publish details of its workings,” said Jooste. He added that this was the latest step in the evolution of the relationship between his office and insurers.
JSE Direct – Episode 100
JSE Direct turns 100 today! For this special show, local investment authority Simon Brown talks to Finweek editor Marc Ashton about this week’s Finweek cover story “Five ways to make more money in 2013″. He also talks to five traders what sets successful traders apart and looks at Taste Holdings and Protech Khuthele results. In this edition of Bookends Brown discusses The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks.
How perception alters reality
Would you rather give R5 to the car guard at your local supermarket or pay R5 in tax? Somehow we feel a little better about giving our money to a charitable cause than giving it to the government (perhaps because we know our tax money is used to entertain the president’s friends). Rory Sutherland, the vice chairman of the Ogilvy group, explains how perception is often much more important than the inherent value of an object or experience.
Government not the only spanner in small business wheel
While a lack of funding, skills shortage and red tape make it very difficult for local small businesses to thrive, Avocado Vision CEO Jules Newton identifies another obstacle that cripples small businesses: slack payment. In this opinion piece she explains how late payments affect small business and how you can help.
