Innovation in Africa has to Battle the Chief

Is innovative thinking possible in Africa? For years the African continent has been synonymous with negative factors. With our disturbing appetite for war and conflict and the rampage of HIV/AIDS, when the world thinks Africa, it doesn’t necessarily think of innovation or technology or dynamic business cultures.  And in many ways, neither do many African business people. Most learning about business is brought in from the west, where  business practices have been developi... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Sunday, June 16th, 2013

SA Youth Simply Need Access to Information to Improve Their Lives

As we commemorate Youth Day, millions of young people across the country are faced with unemployment and poverty. Yesterday President Jacob Zuma said the youth must not waste time by waiting to improve their li... Read more »
By Guest Author On Thursday, June 13th, 2013

The ANC Underestimates the Power of Voters

I have voted for the ANC three times. For some reason, I had faith in them. I believed that they could make South Africa a better place. Every time people criticized ANC leaders for lack of leadership skills I ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

Labour Broking Has No Impact on Unemployment Rate

South Africa is facing a high rate of unemployment. Recent reports indicate that 25.2% (4.6 million) of South Africans are unemployed. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) believes that the exist... Read more »
By Guest Author On Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Tyler Perry Thanks God for Closed Doors

There are many people who aspire to become doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants, etc. However, due to high entrance requirements and competition at universities, only few are given the chance to m... Read more »
By Rethabile Matlala On Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Is rape becoming a norm in Mzansi?

South Africa is famously known for the wrong reasons, such as fraud, human trafficking, crime, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy just to name a few. But the worst case which has been trending and making heal... Read more »
By Thandi On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Nothing Wrong with Nelson Mandela Appearing on TV

Former South African president Nelson Mandela was last seen in good health last year in August when Hilary Clinton visited him at his Qunu home. In the past few months he has been going in and out of hospital. ... Read more »
By Lebo Hlaha On Monday, April 29th, 2013

Parents, be a good example to your children

Respect is won by giving it and certainly not by demanding it. Gaining children’s respect begins with treating them with respect and consideration. Regardless of natural birth or adoption, or as in a lot of c... Read more »
By Lebo Hlaha On Thursday, April 25th, 2013

China Bird Flu is the Most Lethal

It’s scary, but true. The China bird virus is certainly one of the most toxic influenza viruses unprecedented by the world. It is however unfortunate that the majority of the infected materializes to be most... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

What’s A Boston

Now that the hype has died down a tad, and the TV channels at our workplaces have been set back to MTV instead of CNN, the Boston Bombing incident  appears to be, at least to South Africans, “old news... Read more »