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Are we doing our best to open doors to business?

24 March 2015

The English poet John Donne famously stated that no man is an island entire of itself; while this statement was made hundreds of years ago, it is particularly applicable now if we look at the globalisation of business and how the world has become smaller through the growth of the internet.

Will our energy crisis lead to a Soviet style meltdown?

25 February 2015

When Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, the world and South Africans were optimistic about South Africa’s political future. Gone were the days of a minority dominated government, as 1994 saw a government that was representative of the people. While there were fears over the political landscape of the “New South Africa”, political activities were conducted with maturity and dignity, which saw major economic growth.

Conquering a brave new world

10 February 2015

We are entering into a brave new world where companies face a plethora of challenges that they need to overcome in order to become profitable. Since the terror attacks in New York in 2001, it can be argued that the insurance industry operates in a risk based market as opposed to an opportunities based market. Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) have a lot to deal with as they try to overcome these difficulties and steer profitable companies through these waters.

Are the doomsday preppers on the right page?

20 January 2015

There is a series on DSTV called Doomsday Preppers. Naturally, the show is set in America and it follows the lives of people who are convinced that the end of the world is virtually upon them. Because of this, they are doing their upmost to prepare themselves to survive a doomsday event.

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Would you willingly give up your medical scheme membership under a fully implemented NHI?

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