Tag: planning

Purchasing land and building your own home offers many compelling advantages, and for those considering buying a building plot, it pays to do your homework to ensure that the dream doesn’t become a costly and frustrating nightmare.

We have all heard the stories of once dominant industry juggernauts fizzling away. They are now left to exist only in the annals of history. At the risk of using cliché examples, who can forget the disappearance of the once ubiquitous Blockbuster DVD shops? Or the collapse of Nokia? At some point in time, Nokia's share of the global cell phone market was close to 50%. How and why would organisations fall so precipitously from such grace?

Times are tough, and geopolitical tensions are high in markets across the globe. South Africa is not immune to these pressures. Continued pressure on - and depreciation of - the Rand, largely driven by external factors, fuels fears and adds financial strain to a struggling economy. The economy must also contend with successive Value Added Tax (VAT) increases over the next two years.

Many South African business leaders have gone on record saying they are cautiously optimistic about our economic prospects for 2025. However, as the second quarter of the year unfolds, it remains essential that organisations continue to seek cost-saving opportunities, such as reducing inefficient spending habits without compromising quality or customer satisfaction.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa doubles down on the promise to turn South Africa into a ‘construction site', one factor in the infrastructure development equation has become increasingly vital to government plans' success. That factor is meaningful community-centred infrastructure development and involvement.

In an increasingly unpredictable world, traditional methods of planning no longer suffice. Four Future Seasons offers a groundbreaking approach to navigating uncertainty. It empowers readers to adapt to the future and actively shape it.

Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges. They often avoid the discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not address the underlying issue.

If last year brought "quiet quitting", this year brings its noisier, angrier siblings. Loud quitting and rage applying are all about making a fuss. Does an employee want a pay rise? They’re asking for it. A team is unhappy with their manager? They’re letting people know.

What are the secrets to a healthy, happy, and wealthy retirement? To answer this, Christine Benz, longtime Morningstar columnist and podcaster, asked 20 retirement thought leaders for insights. Each expert shared a key lesson they believe contributes to success in retirement.

In many African cultures, the conclusion of lobola negotiations marks a major milestone. It symbolises the formal union of two families. While this deeply rooted tradition is widely embraced, fewer people understand its impact on homeownership.