•A window of light into the heart of darkness
Dr Jeremy Joseph volunteered to perform cataract surgery on patients in Zimbabwe in 1995, and participated in his first expedition for SEE International (Surgical Eye Expeditions). This London-based ophthalmologist knew to expect hundreds of patients prematurely blinded by cataracts; their condition compounded by poor facilities and lack of medication.
What he had not anticipated was the powerful impact this experience would have on his own life. "My work with SEE International is...
•Broadband bullfight hots up
Competition is (slowly) bringing down bandwidth costs in South Africa
Recently South African cyberspace was given an area code (O87), the country's first report on wireless broadband offerings was released and the cheapest asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) connection was announced.
The suffix 087 was allocated for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) numbers by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), effectively allowing calls routed through the Internet to...
•Celebrity Spotting
Celebrity Spotting in Britain has become a national pastime. Each year thousands of visitors gather on the streets of London, clutching Timeout magazines; hoping to make some sense from the many pages of where to go and what to do in the City.
Say, you’re a celeb spotter! You’ve come to London for some serious celebrity action. Where would you go to spot the Stars?
Here are some Celebrity Hotspots: some are relatively easy to get in to; but you need to book at least 6 months in advance....
•Competition is Essential
Competition, deregulation, and intervention are all crucial to South Africa’s road to a true broadband infrastructure.
AS of this year, SA had some 67 000 ADSL subscribers. This represents about 0.4% of the worldwide total, and supports the statement that SA remains, and will remain, way behind the rest of the world for a long time to come.
Broadband penetration in households varies globally, with Korea being the world leader with a penetration of 68%, the USA having 28%, and the UK 16%. SA...
•Future Destinations for your Holiday Pleasure
Some holiday destinations are true virgin territory. The point is not always first class or 5-star, but rather an experiential holiday in a place you never believed existed (…well, perhaps only in your dreams).
Ulusaba private game reserve in Southern Africa has rock lodges built into mounds of rock, which rise majestically from the bushveld. There is a hotel in Sweden built entirely from ice. In Spain, a circular lighthouse is at your disposal; designed by architectural maestro, Frank Lloyd...
•GAP YEAR ROYAL
Taking a gap year is the fashionable thing to do! Prince Harry took a gap year between finishing his A-levels and starting a career in the army. He spent three months in Australia (starting with the Rugby World Cup) and then three months working on a ranch in southern Queensland, Australia, where he learnt how to handle cattle and repair damaged fences. He also travelled and worked in southern Africa where he visited an orphanage for children with AIDS in Lesotho, and helped build a clinic and...
•Gateway to Paradise
Welcome to Mossel Bay: an idyllic coastal village and harbour situated between Cape Town and Port Elisabeth. This town is proud to be the historical capital of Cape Town’s, world-famous Garden Route. It also features in the Guinness Book of Records as having the mildest all-year climate; second only to Hawaii. Both South Africans and Europeans regard Mossel Bay as their ‘secret’ holiday destination; whether your desire is for bustling summer holidays, or lazy winter retreats - you can enjoy...
•Golf Estates in South Africa - DON�T JUST PLAY IT� LIVE IT!
CAP D� AFRIQUE as Cape Town�s coastline is affectionately known, is still the popular location for a sound property investment. Suzy Ormond, Standard Bank�s financial advisor has commented on this property boom, �Buy now! You might think prices are high, but in 5�10 years time it�s going to go through the roof.� While investors are busy gobbling up property along the Atlantic Seaboard, others are heading for the phenomenon of the Golf Estate.
The Garden Route is traditionally...
•London Calling
It’s hard to be hip – the endless guest-lists, the parties, the best seats in restaurants – but that’s not the half of it. It’s a very serious business indeed, calling (not unlike therapy) for years of total commitment and relentless hard work.
London has been characterized as one of Europe’s ‘hippest’ cities: for the inveterate traveller it’s a dream come true! If you’re looking for cool, happening and cutting edge, you’re in the right place. However, hipness is a minefield of hidden...
•Mossel Bay on the Garden Route - Your Summer Getaway
If you are planning a trip through the Garden Route this summer, Mossel Bay is a stopping point (on many Garden Route tours). There is a plethora of ‘fun in the sun’ activities as well as relaxation and rejuvenation for the weary traveler. Go bungee jumping, bridge swinging, abseiling, and South Africa's sport for the brave, shark-cage diving! You can ride on elephants through the Botlierskop Game Reserve and take a trip out to nearby Seal Island with its 3000 Cape Fur seals. You might find...
•The BEE Futurist
The South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has introduced the concept of a BBBEE (broad based black economic empowerment) scorecard in order to measure a company's progress in developing BBBEE programs for their companies.
A BBBEE rating will reflect all seven pillars of the s/card including ownership, management control, employment equity, skills development, enterprise development, CSI, (corporate social investment) and preferential procurement (procurement with other BEE...
•The Do’s and Don’ts of Cash Management
Working capital is a highly effective barometer of a company’s operational and financial efficiency and effectiveness. The better its condition, the better placed the company is to focus on developing its core business.
The early, primitive attempts at maximizing cash management can be traced back to the late 1970s. Unbelievably, there are still some companies who haven’t yet understood that putting cash trapped in the balance sheet to better use can give them a competitive edge over their...
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