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JOHAN PIEKAAR
There is a direct link between the stability of an economy and ongoing development - and currently, the local construction and property industries are undeniably experiencing a lull... Read
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DION CHANG
By the end of 2019, the rising anger around the globe was palpable, as were the divisions that fuelled the rage. Whether they were political, economic, environmental or cultural, anger and dissatisfaction was omnipresent, and the merest spark ignited the flames of protest. That's the focus of Flux Trends' latest "The State We're In" report... Read
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MARIAN SALZMAN
I've worn several hats over the course of my career, but the one that people most associate me with is 'trendspotter'. I've been an observer and decoder of trends since childhood. It's who I am. I recognised long ago that I'm incapable of shopping for groceries, people-watching at the airport or surfing the web without instinctively looking for patterns... Read
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"It is with great sadness that the Maponya family informs you of the passing-on of Dr Richard Maponya...after a short illness..." Read
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Vumelana Advisory Fund is making a strong call for all key stakeholders and South Africans, in general, to participate by making inputs on the draft Bill and engaging with the process in order to ensure a fair representation of different voices, as the country forges ahead in amending Section 25 of the Constitution. Read
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Facilities & Property Management
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"2019 has been a disappointing year for many businesses, in fact, a bad year," says Owen Nkomo, markets commentator and CEO of Inkunzi Wealth... Read
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FRANCOIS SCHOEMAN
Multi-unit residential buildings consume more energy than other housing types. This is due to the provision of shared space and common area facilities and services... Read
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Markets & Investment
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The Western Cape rentals market, renowned for its historically record-breaking returns, has raised eyebrows with an uncharacteristically severe decline over the last three years... Read
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STEVEN VAN ROOYEN
All things considered, property remains a reliable choice of investment if you're willing to play the long game... Read
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JULIAN BUCK
It's the festive season and most South Africans will be flocking to their favourite parts of the country for a few weeks of relaxation, sun and quality time with the family... Read
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Rental
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ALESSIA COLLURA BROWN
The tourism industry has always been one of the cornerstones of Cape Town's economy and, with the city recently voted as world's top tourist destination in the 2019 Telegraph Travel Awards for the seventh consecutive year, it bodes well for the short-term letting sector... Read
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"In recent years, sectional title properties have grown in popularity to become the preferred choice of holiday accommodation in most destination hotspots and therefore also the most attractive property type for buyers seeking short-term buy-to-let investments," says Brett Leon, MD of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl. Read
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Residential
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ISSUED BY LEXISNEXIS
Purchasing your first home is an exciting adventure, but it can also be an extremely stressful one. There are so many aspects to consider when making such an important life choice... Read
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While the current property market conditions may be far from ideal, with change always comes opportunity and for savvy investors there are now many to be found, says Jill Lloyd, agent and area specialist for Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty in Claremont and Clarepark... Read
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Amr Sultan, Managing Director of Landmark Sabbour and Alex Kyriakidis, President & Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International at the signing ceremony of W Cairo Read
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The new hotel marks the hotel management company's first operation in Kenya, with three further contracts already signed... Read
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Forbes is set to host the first-ever Under 30 Africa Summit in Botswana to focus on themes of inspiration, innovation and exploration... Read
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New Story, a non-profit organisation offering pioneering solutions to end global homelessness, has announced that the world's first 3D-printed community is officially being built and it has revealed the first set of homes in Mexico... Read
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RALPH HAMANN, ALAN ZHANG, CLIFFORD SHEARING, GINA ZIERVOGEL, LULAMILE MAKAULA
What is the role of corporations in addressing grand challenges? Grand challenges are complex, pressing social and ecological problems involving diverse actors. They defy straightforward solutions... Read
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The promise of digital transformation is not reserved for large enterprises. Modern digital platforms and infrastructure are accessible, affordable and deliver massive transformation for medium businesses... Read
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DIANE BOORMAN
An intrapreneur is a person who has an entrepreneurial mindset but is employed by a company to drive innovative ideas and projects within their business... Read
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