By Black Diamonds on May 19, 2017
dj, kasi, networking, party
Arts & Culture

BD: What is the jump off all about? TL: The JUMP OFF sessions were created to bridge the gap between suburbia & kasi partying by spawning a niche and unique market where people from different areas can have a platform to meet up, network and most of all, have the time of their lives. BD: more…
By Black Diamonds on May 12, 2017
Entrepreneurship, public relations, women in business
Diamonds

PR is a crowded and competitive field but Sibabalwe Sesmani is the epitome of the saying ‘dynamite comes in small packages!’ She’s an ambitious big dreamer who believes in putting in the hard work to make all her dreams come true. She’s painfully persistent and says she draws her being and strength from God. We more…
By Black Diamonds on May 4, 2017
Art, culture, exhibition, interns
Arts & Culture

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…
By Black Diamonds on April 20, 2017
Art, culture, investment., society
Arts & Culture

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…
By Black Diamonds on April 10, 2017
Determination, fine dining, French cuisine, gastronomy, Personal goals, Wandile Mabaso
Diamonds, Inspiration

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…
By Black Diamonds on March 24, 2017
legal agreements, memorandum
Legal

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…
By Black Diamonds on February 10, 2017
businesses, companies, contracts, enterprises, Joint ventures
Legal

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…
By Black Diamonds on February 10, 2017
Democracy, Mujuru, political party, Zimbabwe People First
Polemic

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…
By Black Diamonds on January 30, 2017
agreement, Business, contract
Legal

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…
By Black Diamonds on January 30, 2017
Innovation, profit, solutions, start up
Business

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…