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By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, Managing Director: Development Advisory and Impact at leading infrastructure development group, Bigen. The continuation of individualistic, nationality driven and inspired Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) is one of the greatest risks faced by Africans in their drive to form one of the largest trading blocks in the world.

Tired of trying – in vain – to achieve some semblance of work-life balance? Perhaps it’s time to explore why this isn’t always possible – and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing. The concept of work-life balance has traditionally focused on keeping our work and personal lives separate, and trying to maintain a sense of equality between the two.

“At Wunderman Thompson SA, we’re committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect. We work to inspire growth for ambitious people, so when we were named a finalist of the ‘Leading with Purpose for Business Culture’ category, we were elated,” expressed agency Chief People Officer Unati Moalusi.

The former drummer for Johnny Clegg’s band is now helping businesses find their groove. Drawing on a 30-year-long career in the music industry, Barry van Zyl has teamed up with Henley Business School to develop a unique business strategic framework that has caught the eye – and ear – of blue-chip organisations around the world. Believe it or not, your business has a rhythm; or at least it should.

About REVOV REVOV was founded in 2016 and has sold more than 35,000 batteries. Starting off in a small office in Battler Park with a staff of 6 people, to having branches in JHB, CPT, and KZN with a staff complement of over 50. REVOV service wholesalers and installers, countrywide. REVOV’s battery solutions directly address the current insecurity of the electricity grid in South Africa and the growing demand for energy storage in the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa.

About Logicalis SA Logicalis SA is headquartered in Cape Town with branches in Johannesburg and Durban and is a Global Centre of Excellence for Managed Services for the Logicalis Group of Companies. This means that some of our worldwide services are offshored to South Africa and delivered by our ITIL and ISO certified services centre of excellence locally.

As Albert Einstein famously said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” If you have been living from pay check to pay check or merely getting by on your stipend, it might be time to look at your money beliefs. My personal ‘money story’ or relationship with money has been challenging – based on early childhood memories and the belief in not being ‘worthy’ of lasting financial security.

FUNCTIONAL FOODS Now’s the time to really let food be thy medicine! Functional foods provide benefits that extend beyond their nutritional value. Think ferments for gut balance; omega 3-rich ingredients for brain health; bone broth for healthy ageing; and much (much) more. PROTEIN MUNCHIES With an ever-expanding range of protein-filled snacks, you can now meet your daily requirements of the essential macronutrient in the easiest – and tastiest – way possible.

Home  »  GREEN ECONOMY • Paper and Packaging   »   Heritage Month – Five things you can do to keep South Africa clean and beautiful, every day of the year Heritage Month – Five things you can do to keep South Africa clean and beautiful, every day of the year September is a big month in many ways Things look greener as trees start to shoot their new leaves. It’s Arbor Month, when communities are encouraged to plant trees.

By Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) With South Africa celebrating in September, it is a good time to appreciate the role that all trees play in greening our cities, as a food source, in providing timber for construction, as a fuel and, of course, as paper, packaging and tissue.