Month: October 2021
Mi Journey
Life’s journey begins in a safe harbor. We are still at home and dependent on our parents who take care of us. As we grow up, we leave the safe harbor and venture out into the ocean to begin with, we remain nearby the shore. Then we carefully venture offshore and study or start work. We get married and raise children. During our journey we are faced with storms – some more severe than others. by Pieter van Rensburg
What does success mean to you?
The other day I attended a meeting where the keynote speaker asked the question, “what does success mean to you?” I was bowled over when he said success is so much more than achieving financial goals. Society in general measures success in terms of job titles, money, and social status. By Gerty Green
Youth vs Experience in the workplace
We all know that fresh innovation and digital savvy is the future and most people over 50 do not take well to changes in a company. Hence innovative companies’ reluctance to employ people over 50.
Cultural exchange through Belly dance (raqs sharki)
This divinely-beautiful feminine dance form, is among the oldest forms of dance known to mankind. Its origins can be traced back to most ancient cultures including people living in the Stone Age!
Zoonotic disease
Zoonotic disease is classified as “all diseases that can jump species”. Any disease that can be transferred from animals to people or people to animals are classified as zoonosis. It can spread through working closely with infected livestock, pets, wildlife, soil, or water contamination and contaminated and consumption of unpasteurised dairy products. In Africa the most visible sign of zoonosis is Ebola (fruit Bats) an HIV-AIDS (pathogens from primates/ chimpanzees). There are over 200 zoonotic diseases worldwide.
HBC Member Profile – Donovan Els
How did you start your business? From a young age I had an interest in
Xclusiv Bags
You BAG LOVING WOMAN you! What would you say if I tell you that it is possible to design your own perfect handbag or bag, customised and branded with your own chosen name on it?
Lifelong Learning
A matric, a tertiary or professional qualification may have been your entry ticket into your profession, but as an entrepreneur, what is vitally important is the learning that happens AFTER your formal training. In the words of the wise Jim Rohn …
By Andy Hofmeyr, ActionCoach Business Coaching
Women’s Magazines Are Setting Us Back as A Society
Since I was a tween, having my nose in a glossy women’s magazine was my escape from reality. Something about reading scandalous celebrity gossip and educating myself on the latest fashion faux-pas fascinated me.
By: Malaika Nyhonyha