We ran in to Reneilwe Mathibe at a recent art exhibition hosted at a private home in Johannesburg. She happens to be Education Manager of Artists Proof Studio (APS) and we were curious to find out what they do. BD: What are you doing here? RM: We are here to exhibit and showcase Artist Proof more…
We have heard a lot about “black tax” but there is much more to giving back beyond what we are happy to do for family and extended family. We were privileged enough to attend an art exhibition at the home of a gracious couple, where we met the curator and had a chat. Normally our more…
Wandile Mabaso is a curious person with high ambition. A non-conformist who always thinks different and tries to be creative in life and career, he is mentality strong and always looking to learn and grow. We spoke to him. BD: You grew up in Soweto, what was that like? WM: Growing up in Soweto were more…
Once a company is registered, an MOI is prepared which will govern the company. A memorandum of incorporation is a document that sets out the rights, duties and responsibilities of shareholders, directors and others within the company. The primary purpose of the MOI is to protect the interests of shareholders in the company. The MOI more…
These are enterprises which are small and still growing hence they team up with other enterprises when providing a service or when bidding for a tender. This kind of partnership is called a joint venture “the JV”. A joint venture is a strategic cooperation where two or more people or companies agree to contribute goods more…
I am not surprised at the latest round of in-party fighting in Zimbabwean political party life. I am not a fan of Joyce Mujuru and even less that of Didymus Mutasa as I have clearly stated before http://www.blackdiamondsmag.co.za/sentiment-should-not-cloud-common-sense/ Regardless, I see this latest circus as another example of the kind of leadership we do not more…
All business people conclude contracts, whether in terms of a formal written contract or a “gentleman’s handshake”. Business people often also wish to cancel contracts when the other party acts in breach of its contractual obligations. It is important as a business person to know what constitutes a contract. A contract is a legal binding more…
PART 3 – SOLID AS A ROCK? So you have your one or two page business plan drafted and you are sure that you are ready to hit the market place with your revolutionary product or service? Well, perhaps there are a few more steps to follow before you make that move. One of those more…
Zubeida Jaffer writes a beautiful account of the story of a singularly determined young girl who sets out to improve her lot in life through education. It is a story one hears a lot today but when you set it in the context of the late 1880s, you realise what a truly special woman Charlotte more…
The life of a man is three score and ten, a mere 70 years in which he can bestow a multi-generational legacy on the fortunes of a nation. If for good, man is a wonderful asset but if for bad the choice of leader is an extremely important decision to make. The mess that a more…
