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Francis Herd

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As seen in: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), AllAfrica, eNews Channel Africa, Daily Maverick, Business Day, SABC News, The Media Online, BusinessBrief
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Why Iran is a Wicked Problem

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By Francis Herd Verified
| eNews Channel Africa Verified
While the decision of the US and Israel to go to war with Iran is having a profound impact on all of us, even thousands of miles away. And while hints and rumours of a deal come and go, it’s useful to step away from frustration with the players and oil price details and understand what’s happening through the lens of academic theory.
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Why the BYD announcement is big news for South Africa

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By Francis Herd Verified
| eNews Channel Africa Verified
JOHANNESBURG - The biggest manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs) in the world, BYD, has announced it will start covering South Africa with EV charging stations next year that are both clean and super-fast. They won’t rely on Eskom power because they will use BYD solar panels and batteries. And the ‘Flash’ stations will ultimately be able to provide as much as 400km of range to an electric car in just five minutes.
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The CrowdStrike meltdown and the magic of simply saying ‘mea culpa’

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By Francis Herd Verified
| Daily Maverick Verified
In the real world, most of us understand the power of an apology. If we’ve done something wrong or hurt someone, we get that, in order to keep our relationships intact, it’s best to say sorry and ask (or, in some cases, beg) for forgiveness. Many company executives, however, are still in the bad habit of avoiding apologies.
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