Boko Haram's cruel hand has returned to torment parents in the north of Nigeria as 333 schoolboys were abducted, with Buhari's forces unable to stem the tide. The Western Sahara War has had the stakes raised as the Polisario Front has made a statement of intent regarding the occupation and liberation of Western Sahara. Abiy Ahmed, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, is now caught in talks with the ruthless TPLF in Tigray... is violence inevitable? Brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.
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The Covid-19 lockdown has not been kind to traditional retail, but in the new normal, the biker lifestyle sector of fashion has a new company which is fusing the functional and the fashionable attire of motorbiking enthusiasts. Natty Biker Streetwear is the product of the forward thinking motorbike lifestyle lover, Unathi Mthangayi. A modern brand for the ever modernising biker scene. For more information click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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As Christmas closes in, wouldn't it be lovely to win the big 'el Gordo' prize, which sits at a mouthwatering R44 billion? If you would like a piece of the French lotto, you can also enter and stand a chance to change your festive season. If you are an influencer, Lottoland is giving you the chance to bring a socially conscious company and dream to life - for more information on how to apply, click here.
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21st Century life is demanding; even without the burden of a global pandemic, daily stresses mean personal health often takes the backseat as we raise families and attempt to maintain professional and personal relationships. To help people keep a healthy balance, dietician Stephanie Joyner started a meal prep and delivery business called TasteBox. Healthy food doesn't have to cost a fortune, and if you want your portions sliced, diced and spiced, this is your dream come true. For more details click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Brick and mortar retail has been strongly affected by the global pandemic which we are in, but some businesses have managed to survive. Bathu Shoes is the brainchild of Theo Baloyi, which he started in a garage in a township. Sneaker culture is exploding in South Africa and there is no more fashionable and quality-driven brand than this. Theo details how he has managed to keep his business afloat in lockdown, and how he has been able to sell his shoes at a competitive price point. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Is corruption always to the detriment of a state? Is it ever necessary for quantum leaps in societal progress? Are there any countries in the developed world who have benefited from periods of corruption to become what they are? If you have corruption in your government and it leads to growth, at what stage do you start seeing diminishing returns? Would the Western world be what it is without corruption? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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Manuel Rodrigues, CFO of African Operations and MD of Escolha Do Povo (EDP) Mozambique, has been announced as the overall winner of the 2020 Top 35-under-35 chartered accountants [CA(SA)] award. The 34-year-old always wanted to change the world but realised soon enough it’s not about the world as a whole, but rather about growth in small underprivileged communities. He therefore changed his philosophy of changing the world to changing their world, and he has certainly succeeded...
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In an ever-diversifying world, the empires of the future will be built by those who can connect the world through the art of interlocution. Thato Mogatla, MD of Live Languages, tells us about the online language consultancy, and how a global pandemic did not stop him from making his dream a reality. Brought to you by Ozow.
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Sometimes the best business ideas are literally all around us... we just need to look out of the window. Although lockdown has been challenging for many industries, Jorentia Van Rhyn has kept her company Oh My Woodness alive, and if you are looking for the finest artisanal wood decor and accessories, look no further than this proudly South African business. For more info, click here. Brought to you by Ozow.
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In a time of accelerated societal change and tremendous global complexity, how have the systems of government kept up with the advancement in the desire of people to live well with dignity and agency? Is centralisation still useful in the 21st century? Is the advent of technology a saviour, or a different chain on the ankle of citizens? Can a dictator ever be benevolent? Is there such a thing as a perfect society? Do we need a government at all? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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