Bhisho’s tardy pay puts jobs at risk: Millions of rands owed by Bhisho to contractors who have built low-cost housing for the Eastern Cape department of human settlements have plunged them into financial distress. As a result hundreds of workers had a bleak festive season without pay, and face ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Bhisho’s tardy pay puts jobs at risk
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Grahamstown in the news: A Lake Macquarie water catchment is the only Hunter dam on a high risk list
A Lake Macquarie water catchment is the only Hunter dam on a high risk list: The committee has overseen work on 46 high risk dams since 2001, including Grahamstown Dam in 2001 and 2005 which led to a spillway upgrade, and Chichester Dam in 1995 and 2004. A Lake Macquarie Council spokesperson said the Floraville Road detention basin ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Big hike in city centre parking fees on the way: In Hermanus, parking costs R4 an hour. In Grahamstown and Graaff-Reinet, … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: A Lake Macquarie water catchment is the only Hunter dam on a high risk list
J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes
Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes: Business Day reported that a geological study had concluded that it would be almost impossible to safely construct a nuclear power station at Thyspunt, near Jeffrey’s Bay, because of deep canyons in the bedrock hidden by sand and soft rock. Thyspunt ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Thyspunt nuclear site at risk of seismic activity, Eskom concedes
Malawi to receive USD 8 Million Insurance Payout from African Risk Capacity
Malawi to receive USD 8 Million Insurance Payout from African Risk Capacity: The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) (http://Ltd.ARC.int) is processing an insurance payout of approximately USD 8.1 million to the Government of Malawi to support its response to the drought which resulted from the poor 2015/16 agricultural season. The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development for Malawi, Honourable Goodall Gondwe, said: “Malawi welcomes the payout from … [Read more...] about Malawi to receive USD 8 Million Insurance Payout from African Risk Capacity
The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) appoints former IFC Director Dolika Banda as CEO
The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) appoints former IFC Director Dolika Banda as CEO: The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) (http://ltd.ARC.int) has announced the appointment of former IFC Director Ms Dolika Banda as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 7 September 2016. She will take the reins from Dr Simon Young, who was appointed CEO in 2014 after playing a leading role in the development of the ARC programme. He will continue to serve … [Read more...] about The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) appoints former IFC Director Dolika Banda as CEO
J-Bay in the news: Risk vs. Reward vs. Gabriel Medina
Risk vs. Reward vs. Gabriel Medina: Encore Broadcast: J-Bay Open Catch all the action from Jeffreys Bay as the field narrowed on Day 4 in South Africa. Replay: J-Bay Open Día 4 Assista ao J-Bay Open, día 4. Gabriel Medina is Ready to Pounce World No. 2 pounced on the opportunity to catch ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Did the NSW Blues make the right call by not choosing Mitchell Pearce for third State of Origin: HATS off to Mick Fanning. It would have been easy to not go back to … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Risk vs. Reward vs. Gabriel Medina
Managing ethics risk successfully
Managing ethics risk successfully: The Ethics Risk Handbook closes gap between risk and ethics Unethical business practices pose a significant risk to businesses and until now we have lacked a solid framework for managing that risk. “Ethics risk is real, and it can and must be managed like any other risk. Here, for the first time, is a detailed guide on how to do it,” says Dr Leon van Vuuren, Executive: Business and Professional Ethics at The Ethics Institute. “Our newly published Ethics Risk … [Read more...] about Managing ethics risk successfully
Veld fires can put farmers back into crisis
Farmers that are already struggling financially due to the impact of the drought could face further losses as the risk of veld fires increases due to the dry winter period. Dawie Maree, Head of Information and Marketing at FNB Business Agriculture says given the current situation in the agricultural sector, veld fires have the potential to put farmers back into crisis as the industry has still not fully recovered from the severe impact of the recent drought. During the dry winter season, veld … [Read more...] about Veld fires can put farmers back into crisis
