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Articles by Norma Young
A New Way of Learning
In the clamour to incorporate digital processes and technological solutions into higher education, many commentators and curriculum developers have forgotten that curiosity and experimentation still form the solid foundation on which future digitalisation efforts are built. In the case of GIBS, our business school was an early adopter of online tools and already had a comprehensive digital strategy by as early as 2002.
Nothing New Under the Sun
It seems to be an immutable law that every generation sees its challenges as uniquely difficult, and its successors as lacking in the moral fibre needed to keep the country or, in our case, business, on the right path. Of course, it’s true that each generation faces a distinct set of challenges but, in all honesty, they are often not so very different from the ones previous generations faced.
The Future is Handmade
When Hanneli Rupert was a little girl, her mother bought a handcrafted wooden Noah’s Ark at a fair in the UK. It had been crafted by English wood artisan David Plagerson who has been crafting wooden arks for more than four decades and continues to have a cult following amongst those who treasure his precious and nostalgic handmade creations.
The Art of Connection
On 15 September 1987, African American Nobel laureate and writer, Toni Morrison, sat down with American journalist, Don Swaim. Toni was in the midst of her book tour for the then newly released book, Beloved. The conversation that ensued was a meditation on the brutality of slavery, violence, and the reification of Black life. In her musings, Toni poignantly remarked that, for her, “art is the restoration of order”.
Opportunities for Engagement
Prabhat Kumar, India’s High Commissioner to South Africa, is on a mission to foster even greater business ties between the two countries. “South Africans have a very warm relationship with India,” he says, but the synergy could be greater both in a business sense as well as around innovation and collaboration in academia and civil society.
The Business of Fashion
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? It’s explorative; I love texture and I’m drawn to neutrals. I enjoy playing with proportions, like wearing a formal dress with sneakers, or pairing a lace skirt with an oversized T-shirt and sneakers. WHO’S YOUR STYLE ICON? [Fashion influencer] Grece Ghanem. I love how she has fun with fashion. Her style is unique, and I think she’s exquisite. THE ONE LUXURY ITEM YOU WANT TO ADD TO YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION?
Warm up your wardrobe
Luxury fashion brands such as Max Mara and Bottega Veneta have embraced the allure of natural colours over vibrant prints and hues. Partlyinspired by the clean lines worn by Kendall and Shiv in the final season of Succession, the look marries simplicity and sophistication, quality and restraint. Local designer Keneilwe Mothoa’s Neimil and Copenhagen-basedbrand Mark Kenly Domino Tan and Loro Piana also celebrate the power of understatement, while Loro Piana also favoured muted tones.
Sleep hacks you can count on
A good sleep regimen can improve mood, brain performance and your immune system. Alongside nutrition and exercise, sleep is one of the three most important pillars for good health. Inadequate rest can increase the risk of illness from heart disease and stroke to dementia, while good sleep hygiene and some of the practices shared below can improve mood, brain performance and your immune system.
Is caffeine-free the new alcohol-free?
Cheers to choices Marketing in which the caffeine-free properties of soft drinks are highlighted, indicate the pervasive presence of the stimulant in many beverages. In June 2023, PepsiCo announced the launch of Starry Lemon Lime, a new cold drink that comes in regular and zero sugar versions. But it also has another prominent profile of being caffeine-free, unlike many of the drinks with which it shares a shelf.
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