Transformation In Focus
latest news & developmentsCabinet to have Constitutional Court decisions ‘assessed’
On the heels of threats to challenge the constitutionality of the secrecy Bill if enacted, the Cabinet says it wants ConCourt decisions "assessed".
Giving is key to Africa’s wellbeing
In Africa, everyone is both a philanthropist and a recipient of philanthropy. Nothing is more unAfrican than being left to bury a loved one alone.
The business end of philanthropy
Bryan Phillips is part of a group of 30 Henley MBAs who arrived in Cape Town last month to help five NGOs to improve relationships.
Real reasons behind the march
Who survives and who emerges victorious in Mangaung’s ANC electoral conference in 2012 will be determined by what happens in the next few months.
Creative fronting cheats the system
As the rules have been tightened, companies have found ways to get around them.
Solution lies in sound education
Harmonious spirit cannot be limited to sporting events; we need to build it from the ground up.
Employment equity ‘a must’
It’s up to senior management to grow black people into top positions, commission chairwoman says.
Vendors give franchise a lesson
Hot Dog Café has built strategic partnerships with development banks and popular stores.
Sex scandal sells the media short
It says a lot that human dignity can be shredded and editors say nothing.
NEF strategy queried
The NEF launched an enterprise-development fund this month aimed at enticing large corporations into contributing money in return for BEE card points.
Way out of the poverty trap
Instead of nationalisation we must follow India and China’s example.
‘Busa pays lip service to BBBEE’
The following is a position paper by the Black Management Forum following its fallout with Business Unity South Africa.
Don’t sell yourself short
Franchises in townships present an ideal opportunity to create jobs and transfer skills but they often need support to succeed.
New tender codes spark little interest
Although they look good on paper, commentators believe they are still open to ‘interpretation’.
Diplomacy vs competitiveness
SA needs a business code of conduct to guide its expansion on the African continent.