In January 2021 Kia revealed its new global brand slogan, which signifies the automaker’s bold transformation. The new image is not only visible in its new logo but also in the all-new design philosophy Before the launch of the new Sorento, Kia leaked pictures of the tail-lights, and they were nothing like we had seen…
In 2021, Jowayne van Wyk CA(SA), a Top 35-under-35 finalist, founded Jowa’s Grill (better known as Jowa’s Spices and Sauces), which has now expanded to Jowa’s Coffee and Jowa’s Nutrition. Jowa’s Hailing from the small town of Sutherland, Jowayne’s dream has always been to create something unique. He adopted his trademark name, ‘Jowa,’ from his…
A selection of products that are perfect for making the most of winter, travelling and staying warm. Ready for snow Ladies, stay warm and cosy while looking good, no matter the weather. With the K-Way Women’s Mia Ski Jacket you will be ready for any weather this winter. It is also perfect for the ski…
This winter is the perfect opportunity to break away for a few days and spend quality time in nature with your loved ones. There is nothing that relaxes and revives you like time spent in the bush, and to do it in the African bush is even more special. Studies have shown that spending time…
Monique Verduyn spoke to crypto expert Petri Basson, a CA(SA) who is building digital companies from the Cayman Islands, as well as developing a crypto data aggregation and normalisation business (Hash Data) to simplify digital asset management. Cryptocurrency is not just for young, tech-savvy millennials anymore. Governments, central banks and major enterprises can no longer…
Insights from a webinar hosted by Mazars in collaboration with South African digital asset exchange Luno. Today, South Africa finds itself amongst the top-ranking cryptocurrency trading nations on the continent. With local daily crypto asset trading values exceeding the $45 million mark, regulators and auditors play an increasingly crucial role in securing and validating the…
South African government supply chain and procurement processes are often marred by irregularities and allegations of corruption which are reported annually by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) and other bodies, as well as the media. Of even greater concern is the lack of (quality) service delivery that often results from these irregularities and corruption, and…
Blockchain technology allows users to create and manage digital identities through the combination of three components: decentralised identifiers, identity management and embedded encryption. A digital identity arises organically from the use of personal information on the web and from the shadow data created by the individual’s actions online. A digital identity may be a pseudonymous…
The issue of decarbonisation is complex for a country like South Africa, which is an emerging market heavily dependent on coal and with large social risks such as poverty, unemployment and inequality. If no action on climate change is taken, it could simply amplify our social risks. Therefore, universities and foundations must consider both environmental…
This article explores the intersection between corporate sustainability reporting developments and public sector reporting in South Africa Since the establishment of the Task-force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2015, the announcement of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in 2021 at COP 26 and its subsequent establishment, and the introduction of new regulations in…