Standard Bank launches first-ever biannual African trade index
Lifting the lid on the continent’s USD 70 billion trade opportunity The inaugural publication of Standard Bank’s Africa Trade Barometer is expected to become Africa’s leading trade index. Present in 20 African markets and supporting trade activities in many more, Standard Bank enjoys a uniquely privileged view of Africa, “especially its rapidly emerging enterprises heavily focused […]
Trees For The Future On Track To Plant One Billion Trees By 2030
Contributing Farmland Restoration to United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Agroforestry training nonprofit Trees for the Future (TREES) is on track to plant one billion trees with farmers by 2030. To date, TREES has worked with farmers to plant 268+ million trees and restore more than 60,000 acres of farmland. “Farmers and sustainable land use practices are […]
Putting The Environment At The Heart Of The Health Sector
Pelin Incesu There is something a little strange about the idea of celebrating World Environment Day just once a year. As climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution increasingly endanger the health of people and the planet, the environment should be at the forefront of our thoughts and guide our actions every day of the year. […]
How Can Businesses Avoid The Great Resignation? Earn Employee Support
By Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager – Africa, Zoho Corporation It would be tempting to think South Africa is immune to the Great Resignation. Referring to the unprecedented number of workers quitting their jobs in the wake of the pandemic, this phenomenon has been blamed on everything from government support programmes (most notably in highly developed […]
Foodhalls: The Resilient Business Model The Restaurant Industry Needs
By Campbell Stevenson, Managing Director CHEFS Foodhall As input costs continue to escalate and consumer habits change, margins in the traditional restaurant industry are being dramatically squeezed. The search for more resilient operating models is driving the resurgence of the foodhall, which offers both economies of scale and consumer appeal. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Infertility – Empower Yourself: Have The Conversation
June is World Infertility Awareness Month and a great time to talk to your doctor and partner about your fertility health It is estimated that globally, infertility affects 8–12 % of women who are 20–44 years of age. Physiological causes in men account for 20–30 % of cases of infertility and physiological causes in women for 20–35 %, while 25–40 % are […]
From STEM To STEAM: How Technology Will Bring The Future Of Education To Life
The education sector is under pressure to respond to a changing world. We have discussed at length how the COVID-19 pandemic has propelled educators to reimagine new ways of learning for students displaced from their classrooms, and the role that CTOs in education must play to facilitate the shift. The pandemic has made another thing […]
Hotel Amenities And Services To Check On Before You Check-in
Anyone who has stayed at a hotel or two in their life will know that one small detail can make or break your stay. Whether it’s the hotel fluffy robe, service that goes the extra mile, life’s little comforts, or high-speed internet, there are just certain things that we expect from hotels. And not having […]
