The devil lurks in the details

The foul-up over the implementation of a rational change in how subsidies on basic food items need to be applied shows the vital need for operational systems to be put in place in parallel to changes in policy, and the need for policy makers to have far better communication with operations managers.

This week we continue on our journey with Olivia Simbajena. She is a businesswoman whose business falls under the category of SME and MME. Hers also falls under the category of family business.  As we have defined before, family business is a business started by an individual for the benefit of his or her family and is then run by the individual to serve the interests of their communities as well as those of their family.

Skills for small, medium enterprises

Have you ever met a person who is so polished outside? I mean with all the works, the look the necessary gadgets, the car, etc.! Just wait till they open their mouths. The words that come out of their mouths are enough to make you shudder.

Rugby star loses US$9,5m

Israel Folou has alleged the cost of Rugby Australia cancelling his contract over his anti-gay social media posts has added up to A$14 million (US$9,5 million), according to court documents.

The path to economic revival

Since the presentation of the 2020 National Budget a fortnight ago, the country’s attention has once again shifted to bread and butter issues as it always does after a major economic policy announcement.

Davis Cup prize money up

The Davis Cup final sees Canada and Spain battle it out for glory in Madrid – but how much prize money is involved?

Power of positive thinking

“When you replace negative with positive thoughts, you start having positive results.” (Willie Nelson).

Lafarge falls prey to tough times

Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe Limited (LACZ) says it recorded a 19 percent decline in volumes for its third quarter to September 2019 as business continue to fall prey to challenging economic environment.

Requirements for change of ownership on vehicles

There are exemptions from payment of special excise duty on change of ownership. Special excise duty is not payable under the following sale, transfer or disposal: 

‘Focus on industrialisation, free trade will follow’

The African Continental Free Trade Area is a continental agreement which came into force in May 2019. It covers trade in goods and services, investment, intellectual property rights and competition policy. Of the 55 African Union member states, only Eritrea has yet to sign it.

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