Creating coherent national policies is a challenge for most countries. And now the adoption of the UN's 2030 Agenda and its sustainable development goals (SDGs) has presented governments with an additional challenge: aligning national policies with expansive global development goals. Both developed and developing countries are faced with this challenge. This is exacerbated by the SDGs’ integrated nature and [...]
This week Rwanda is hosting the Next Einstein Forum aimed at nurturing the creative, skilled populations that will form the bedrock of knowledge-led economies in Africa, The presidential panel that opened yesterday’s Day 2 of the 2018 Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Global Gathering in Kigali lifted the level of debate at the conference a notch [...]
Companies Wesgro and Green Cape recently met to discuss how best to turn the water crisis into an opportunity for economic growth and job creation in the Western Cape. The session brought together officials from the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government, water sector businesses, consulate representatives and academics and focused on [...]
On This Holy Day, May His Light Guide Your Path, May His Love Grace Your Heart, And May His Sacrifice Strengthen Your Soul! Many Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with special church services, music, candlelight, flowers and the ringing of church bells. Easter processions are held in some countries such as the Philippines and Spain. Many [...]
Celebrating this Family day means spending time with family and loved ones, and being “free” from the corporate world. Family Day used to be known as Easter Monday, but the name was changed to reflect and show respect to all the different religious traditions of South Africa. Family Day gives family members and their children a chance to celebrate the [...]
A lot of Christians will be celebrating Easter Sunday this Sunday. Some will be going to church; others might fast on that day or perhaps go out with friends. Regardless of your religious background, this holiday brings us together. Family and friends will be together from different provinces. We celebrate weddings of cousins, and siblings, [...]
There’s a major drive in South Africa to economically empower the previously disadvantaged majority. Skills development is one of the ways the government is equipping the millions of people who are underprivileged with training so they can be active participants in the economy. To fuel this skills development machine, the Skills Development Levies Act was [...]
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has launched a mobile app that will provide commuters with real-time public transit information, timetables and fares for Gauteng-based public transport operators. This App will allow users to plan their journeys with the option to select their desired transport modes, travel times and criteria specific to travel [...]
How the free movement of people could benefit Africa. Free movement of people across Africa represents a powerful boost to economic growth and skills development when people can travel with ease for business, tourism or education. Everyone benefits from a country that opens up their borders as well as the country whose nation is on [...]
Networking is the word which brings sweaty palms and heart palpitations to many, but it need not. With a few easy strategies you will be able to boost your confidence and overcome your initial fear of business networking. 90 percent of all small businesses get business from referrals, which mean your network is your net [...]