When I was offered a Forester to test drive I braced myself for the boxy car, but when I laid my eyes on the new Forester I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised. The new Forester is said to be taller, wider and sleeker than its predecessor and that it certainly is. The…
In as little as five years Social Networking has managed to invade our families, relationships, places of work and classrooms. On an almost daily basis, we are confronted with media reports warning against the risks associated with Social Networking sites. It is perhaps not surprising then that an American Management Association survey found that up…
How many accountants must wish that people, whether they be clients, staff or even relatives, could be the same as a computer – do what they are told to do, work without complaining 24/7 – especially at month end – and do not do mean things like resigning. The accounting profession is not alone in…
Warehousing and transporting goods for more than one principal presents challenges for logistics service providers. These challenges include: warehouse space allocation, use, load aggregation, as well as transport optimisation to name but a few. From a financial point of view, it is imperative to proportion aggregated cost to principals in order to understand and maintain…
eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”) is changing the way in which the business world communicates financial information. By updating the way business and financial data is transferred and reported globally, XBRL is revolutionary in this process. XBRL is being developed by an international non-profit consortium of approximately 500 major companies, organisations and government agencies around…
ENTERPRISE & SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOUTHERN REGION LAUNCHES WECARE PROJECT The weCAre project was launched by the South African Institute of chartered accountants (SAICA) in 2007 and is spearheaded by female chartered accountants. The mission of this project is making a significant difference in the lives of South African children. Noah’s Ark in Yeoville, Johannesburg, is…
ENTERPRISE & SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STELLENBOSCH THUTHUKA STUDENTS GIVE BACK During 2007, Stellenbosch University welcomed its first intake of 20 Thuthuka students, better known as the “Thuthuka-20”. In 2008, a further 29 students were added. The Stellenbosch Thuthuka programme focuses on Afrikaans speaking students from the coloured community. The students are all enrolled for the three-year…
ENTERPRISE & SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISING ENTREPRENEUR SELLS BIKE TOURS OF SOWETO Want to learn more about Soweto? Lebo Soweto Backpackers is the name to remember. Lebo Malepa, the proprietor, has spent 32 years in Orlando, Soweto. Because he knows it like the back (and front) of his hand, he is well qualified to show visitors…
ENTERPRISE & SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEDBANK INVESTS IN THE HOPE FACTORY Nedbank and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) have joined forces in support of The Hope Factory; SAICA’s enterprise development initiative. Nedbank is committed to the support and development of existing and emerging entrepreneurs. Nedbank Business Banking’s enterprise development proposition provides a flexible…
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT NICE TO HAVE OR A BUSINESS IMPERATIVE? Historically, business has only focused on its property infrastructure in times of dire need or juicy transactions. But times are changing and the need for operational agility is driving the need to find a new, more strategic property executive to place the organisation in a position…