Peugeot has recently launched the updated 3008 crossover which, in my opinion, looks a lot better and more sophisticated compared to the previous model. In front the grill has changed from a large colour-coded grill with large square sections to a rather sleek chrome-surrounded grill with horizontal slats in high gloss black. The headlights too…
DetailsIn the words of the great philosopher Plato, “Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.” Music epitomises harmony and for many people it complements or even navigates their lives – both personally and professionally. This tenet applies aptly to Nicolette Jacobs, who is the SAICA Southern…
DetailsWhen last did an economist’s weighty 700-page tome shoot to the top of the Amazon and New York Times bestseller lists overnight? Why is Thomas Piketty, a hitherto unknown French academic, being mobbed like a rock star when he appears in public? Strange days indeed … especially as Capital in the twenty-first century is apparently…
DetailsI am a father, my biggest reward and hardest responsibility. As a professional coach I’m aware of what is lacking and constantly in process; strategising and implementing essentials to equip my kids to have everything they need for tomorrow. I need to raise confident, creative, self-sufficient, caring and balanced individuals to be great future partners,…
DetailsOrganisations go to great lengths to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and for very good reasons. ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP support data centralisation and eliminate islands of information caused by software applications that do not communicate with each other. Despite these compelling reasons and the overall benefits of ERP systems in…
DetailsJawbone UP24 wristband The UP24 fitness band is the perfect combination of aesthetics, ground-breaking technology, functionality and style. The UP system gives you tailored and actionable activity recommendations based on your personal data. With its sleek design and featuring Bluetooth Smart for real-time notifications when connected to your smart device, anyone can stay motivated and…
DetailsHave you looked at your cellphone bill lately? Not a cursory look, but a really good look at what you are actually being charged for? You will notice that the offerings of the service providers have expanded and now include free talk minutes, data, and SMS or MMS. This may not come as a surprise,…
DetailsSAICA started the exciting journey of making sure that future CAs(SA) remain relevant back in 2006. The following is a summary of the significant changes made so far in respect of the qualification process over the last few years: Review of the future of the CA(SA) Development and introduction of a competency framework for CAs(SA)…
DetailsA large number of businesses are still using outdated accounting software solutions that were developed using legacy software that was discontinued many years ago. Not only can it compromise one’s business, but it could also pose a massive threat to business executives who recommend this software to their clients. More importantly, it could result in…
DetailsWhat is the difference between a measurable risk and an unmeasurable uncertainty? It was back in 1921 that economist Frank Knight differentiated between these two. Being a supporter of the notion that humans are inherently unpredictable, he distinguished risk from uncertainty. The former you can measure while the latter, you can’t. Investors and the investment…
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