In recent years, the importance of sustainability has grown exponentially within the global financial sector as it becomes a critical aspect of corporate transparency and accountability to society. South African banks, in particular, have made significant strides in integrating sustainability into their core operations, playing a continued pivotal role in driving sustainable growth while addressing…
A Premium Experience That Makes Full Galaxy AI Capabilities Attainable for More Users. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE, the latest addition to the Galaxy AI ecosystem that delivers premium mobile experiences to more users. Powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features, Galaxy S24 FE showcases…
It is interesting following the different journeys our members take in order to qualify as CAs(SA). Monica’s journey was a fight, and she fought a good fight with a good reward. Monica Sithole CA(SA) is a courageous young woman who has defied the odds en route to becoming a CA(SA). She was diagnosed at the…
South African hospitals need to take a human-centred design approach to transform quality healthcare delivery. Imagine a hospital designed with the human experience at its core. One where every detail encourages healing and well-being, where wards are nestled among therapeutic gardens, and where patients and families are welcomed by entrance halls filled with natural light…
In South Africa, sustainability reporting has evolved from being a primarily voluntary exercise to a more regulated requirement, particularly for large companies and financial institutions. Enhancing reporting quality: transparency and international standards The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) mandates listed companies to produce integrated reports, which encompass sustainability disclosures, in accordance with the King IV Report…
TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics, presents its latest lineup of smart TVs as the ultimate tech. This significant growth underscores HONOR’s rising prominence in the fiercely competitive mobile market. In line with this meteoric rise, HONOR recently launched HONOR 200 Series, featuring the HONOR 200 and for the first time in the country,…
Sleep deprivation increase the risk of absenteeism and presenteeism where an employee is present but not fully functioning. Insufficient sleep impacts the ability to focus and solve problems while adequate quality sleep can increase productivity by as much as two times. Although the general perception is that work/life balance would have improved since remote working…
The Industrial Revolution ushered in a production system characterised by unchecked raw material consumption and a take-make-use-dispose mentality. Driven by capitalism, the relentless pursuit of maximum profits has led to a precarious future. A circular economy (CE) model, coupled with a mindset focused on reasonable returns, offers a promising alternative. Before capitalism, primarily agricultural societies…
A successful communicator is one who is able to express themselves in an assertive and self-assured manner. In order to influence an audience with your message you need to create an environment of trust and sincerity. However, there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance and you need to know your boundaries. A fine…
Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, among other distinguished speakers, encouraged the cultivation of ethical leadership at SAICAs Difference Makers Conference. A landmark event aimed at fostering a catalytic culture of positive change beyond the numbers, SAICA’s inaugural Difference Makers Conference was held at Sun City from 13 to 14 September 2024 under the theme ‘Making Waves, Empowering…