Insights into the UNSDGs: rising temperatures have implications for planet earth and its inhabitants
According to the United Nations, the world recorded the seven hottest years on record between 2015 and 2021. Earth’s temperature has risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures (1850 – 1900) resulting in the melting of glaciers and the rising of sea levels.
These rising temperatures have devastating impacts...
Across the length and breadth of the African continent, music streaming, delineated as the process by which music is distributed and consumed over the Internet, has seen rapid growth in recent years. The region is experiencing burgeoning music streaming revenue and market volume, projected to rise in the coming...
“When a lion cannot find flesh to feed on, it has no choice but to eat the grass.” – African Proverb
How life progresses is dependent on the synergy of the choices we make. Every impulse for action is generated by the opportunities available and the state of our individual...
South Africa is hosting the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit from August 22 to 24; but in fact not all the current five leaders will attend. Russian President Vladimir Putin will only participate virtually as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest...
Whether we like it or not, there will be leadership changes in government. Whether the current ruling party breaks the eight or the opposition wins power come 2024, there will be changes in the various government entities. A change of ministers, board members, managing directors, heads of agencies, etc.,...
…translating volunteer skills to organisational success
Leadership, according to Peter Drucker, is cause and everything else is effect. Leadership skills are, therefore, very essential for the growth and survival of every organisation. It is, therefore, important that individuals at all levels of organisations take steps to develop their skills in...
Zimbabwe and South Africa are neighboring countries that share a lot in common, despite the fact that South Africa is almost three times the size of Zimbabwe. Both countries were dominated economically by white settlers who made these countries their home with little intention to relocate or resettle elsewhere....
Financial technology (Fintech) innovations are becoming the mainstay of the global financial sector and user responses to these innovations have been remarkably positive and embraced at an unprecedented scale.
Today, the adoption and usage of fintech innovations particularly those facilitating payments are shown to have surpassed the volumes and values...
Education is one of the foremost concerns for governments striving to foster development, prioritizing the security and well-being of their youth. However, the deficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy among young girls and women within society has caused them to lag.
Consequently, their ability to compete on the...
The transfer of a bank branch manager prompted a noteworthy reaction from the staff, who displayed their happiness by celebrating, including popping champagne in honour of the manager's departure. In addition, there were individuals among the staff who categorized the manager as a "Toxic Leader," believing that the manager's...