Friday, 20 January 2012 08:28
Provision of subsidised healthy lunches for staff could lead to higher productivity
The holy grail of modern business is productivity: valuable beyond measure, but often frustratingly elusive. Add to the mix an economic climate globally that is, at best, uncertain and, at worst, promises to impact economies negatively for upward of a decade.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 09:23
Blending deep intellect with musical genius and artistic wizardry comes naturally for Moreira Chonguica
He is an accomplished songwriter, a renowned saxophonist, a master ethnomusicologist and an award-winning producer rolled into one. This is not an over-the-top description of a fictitious character on Isidingo (a prime-time soapie on SABC3), but a real-life depiction of Moreira Chonguica, one of Africa’s most prominent saxophonists.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 09:00
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! is an epitome of class in a hitherto less-frequented corner of the Cape Town CBD
Nestled among a cluster of last-century architecture, the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! is, by a long mile, worlds apart from its forlorn-looking neighbours, which you soon discover as you step into its airy and spacious reception area. The ambience points to one certainty: no expense was spared in making your stay at this inner-city hotel a collection of wonderful memories to treasure.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 06:57
Cape Town International Jazz Festival pumps up GDP volume in 2011
From the beginning, attracting a mere 6 000 music lovers in the year 2000, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJZ) has grown to become the defining music event on the continent. And with an audience now 33 500 strong, the festival’s impact goes way beyond the performance arenas.
Friday, 15 July 2011 08:48
American superstars Earth, Wind & Fire were the clear winners on the penultimate night
On the occasion of their 40th anniversary as performing artists, Earth, Wind & Fire endeared themselves to the fans in a scintillating performance that one can only describe in a word: masterpiece. On a night of stars, they deftly outshone their peers and showed why they have lasted four decades in an otherwise turbulent industry. Simply put, they are adept at showbiz.
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