ExxonMobil recently announced a five-year plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and is pumping out ads proclaiming its commitment to a green future. Tobacco giant Philip Morris is touting its plans to help smokers quit. Facebook is calling for new internet regulations. And these moves come less than two years...
Corruption is a disturbing phenomenon confronting many economies across the globe, and more importantly Africa due to its deadly effect on the livelihood of citizens. In fact, corruption can lead to the misallocation of scarce economic resources, thereby depriving the citizens of meaningful development. Corruption can also affect the...
“When the shadow of a tree is bent, straighten the tree, not the shadow.” – African proverb
Living happens to us, but it is by no means an easy experience. From trying to find meaning to the efforts you put into enjoying your relationships and work, to defining aspirations, handling...
Introduction
African Union Day is what necessitated last week’s (and this week’s) articles and I even forgot to wish it. Better late than never, is it not? So Happy Africa Day!
The day was formerly known as Africa Freedom Day, or Africa Liberation Day. It was good—the change. I never liked...
The START Column :
A company limited by shares construct produces an entity bestowed with legal personality, limited liability, transferability of shares, delegated management and investor ownership according to Reinier Kraakman.
Globally, these distinct features backed by legislation and practice have become common features of such companies – and similarly,...
There are many investment vehicles and securities. Interestingly, these instruments have unique properties which make them suitable for one type of investment or the other. In the subsequent publications, as much as we can, we shall cover most of these securities. The list is quite a tall one so...
– a good risk management strategy
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk”..
Louise Smith
A workplace Huddle is more than just a staff meeting. It is a regular discussion in which attendees address key performance indicators and areas of improvement. These meetings can...
