by Sophy on Apr 11th, 2012
Nedbank chairman, Reuel Khoza, has caused a wave of outrage to spread through government following the release of Nedbank’s latest annual report in which he warns against the ineptitude of many of South Africa’s political leaders and the resulting threat they pose to our young democracy. Khoza explores ideas around ethical leadership in his book Attuned Leadership: African Humanism as Compass.
The chairman of Nedbank, SA’s fourth-largest listed banking group, Reuel Khoza, has warned SA’s democracy is under threat from a “strange breed” of political leaders who appear to be incapable of dealing with the demands of modern-day governance and leadership.
He said SA was fast losing the checks and balances provided by the constitution, and called on South Africans to hold to account “putative leaders who, due to sheer incapacity to deal with the complexity of 21st century governance and leadership”, could not lead.
In his report, Reuel Khoza notes: “[W]e observe the emergence of a strange breed of leaders who are determined to undermine the rule of law and override the constitution. Our political leadership’s moral quotient is degenerating and we are fast losing the checks and balances that are necessary to prevent a recurrence of the past. This is not the accountable democracy for which generations suffered and fought.” Read the complete report:
Changing business practices both locally and internationally lead us to believe that the age of accountability has dawned as business starts to face its responsibilities to society and the environment.
In South Africa the introduction of King lll has created a heightened awareness of corporate governance and an increased focus on sustainable business practices. Companies are now required to report on their financial, social and environmental performance on an integrated basis. Internationally the consequences of the global financial crisis have led business to reexamine its responsibility to the society in which it operates.
Corporate accountability extends beyond being answerable only to shareholders.
Khoza’s statement was met with anger and denial from ANC top brass, including secretary-general, Gwede Mantashe, who accused Khoza of blaming his “business shortcomings and failures” on political leadership:
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe has ridiculed Nedbank chairman Reuel Khoza, branding him a failed businessman.
Mantashe was reacting to recent statements made by Khoza attacking the ANC leadership.
Mantashe said he tried unsuccessfully to phone Khoza yesterday morning for him to explain his statement.
Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi and Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa followed Mantashe with similarly critical responses:
Nedbank chairman Reuel Khoza appeared unperturbed on Tuesday by attacks on him by government spokesman Jimmy Manyi, saying debate heightened awareness of society’s needs.
“We live in a wonderful country with a vibrant democracy,” said Khoza after Manyi accused him of “disingeneousness” for suggesting that South Africa’s political leaders were not up to the complexity of 21st century governance and leadership.
“In a participatory democracy, debate and discussion on substantive issues heighten awareness of the many needs we have to address in the socio-economic, business and political spheres, which are vital for society as a whole,” said Khoza in a statement.
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by wombatsamwilson on Apr 10th, 2012
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We all do deals, big ones, small ones, and in between. The purchase of your house or business, the lease, raise, job, or who will look after the kids for the weekend. I mention this only because I cannot think of anyone who would not benefit from reading this very accessible book.
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by Sophy on Feb 7th, 2012
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Colonialism – and apartheid – is universally blamed for the lack of development in countries in Africa. Yet this is only half-right.
The dynamic economic miracle states of east Asia, such as South Korea and Singapore, were also colonised, but since independence many of them are doing better economically than some of their former colonisers.
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by Carolyn on Sep 16th, 2011
Uitspraak: wortel
Jannie Mouton vertel sy lewensverhaal aan sy lesers asof hulle sy vriende of kollegas is. Dis ’n unieke ervaring; in die sakewêreld waag bestuurders dit selde agter hul persoonlike skanse uit. Daar is goeie redes daarvoor.
Tussen sterk persoonlikhede kom botsings rondom sakeplanne en die uitvoering daarvan. In ’n mededingende omgewing is dit dikwels die sterkste wat oorleef, maar die stryd is nie altyd skoon nie.
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by Sophy on Aug 30th, 2011
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“Running a business is really very easy – if only you have the right tools.”
These words are emblazoned on the back cover of this book and really capture the essence of the publication.
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by Carolyn on Jul 27th, 2011
Moky Makura, die uitgewer agter die gewilde Nollybooks (romanses wat op jong swart lesers gemik is), sê sy het die idee vir dié reeks gekry nadat sy haar boek Africa’s Greatest Entrepreneurs uitgegee het.
“Ek het besef die mense wat ek gedink inspirasie uit dié boek sal put, koop nie boeke nie. Dit was vir my duidelik hulle lees nie omdat daar nie regtig boeke is wat met hulle in gedagte geskryf word nie,” het Makura aan Marisa Beeton gesê.
Books LIVE het voorheen berig gelewer oor hoe Nollybooks en ook Sapphire Books die gaping in die mark probeer vul. Makura het nou nog ‘n stap geneem om hierdie boeke meer bekostigbaar en bekombaar vir die spesifieke lesersmark te maak. Sy het met Media24 ‘n ooreenkoms aangegaan om die boeke in ‘n dubblepak teen R70 in Shoprite Checkers regoor die land te verkoop. Exclusive Books stel ook blykbaar belang om die boeke op hul rakke te hê.
Makura het aan Beeton gesê dat sy Nollybooks ook graag na die misdaad- en selfhelp-genre wil uitbrei:
Naledi Moagi, ’n ambisieuse jong vrou van Soweto, het pas haar droomwerk by ’n top-bemarkingsfirma gekry. Sy is in die wolke, maar haar vreugde verdwyn soos mis voor die son toe sy vir Tumi Mokoetsi raakloop. Hy is die baas se aantreklike en ietwat arrogante kleinseun, en so vinnig soos wat jy kan sê “taxi na die township”, spat die vonke tussen die twee.
Klink dit soos iets uit ’n sepie? Nee, dis die twee hoofkarakters in Business of Love, een van ’n rits nuwe slapbandboeke deur Nollybooks.
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by Sophy on May 24th, 2011
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This is a business book that’s fun to read – not something that gets said very often.
It’s a sort of business biography of Ronnie Apteker, whose successes include founding Internet Solutions and whose glorious failures include funding a number of films that have failed to bother the box office.
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by Sophy on May 24th, 2011
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Having an unhappy childhood can result in your child not growing up or becoming the person that the whole family leans on. In both cases, the situation is not a happy one for the people involved.
Get out your journals and answer the questions put in each chapter and then go back on your work afterwards and see how you can change the situation.
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by Sophy on Apr 13th, 2011
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This is a book to learn from. It is about personal and collective growth in Africa.
You are given exercises to do that can assist you to view Africa in a different way.
Global change is upon us, change of every kind from climate to demography, from national security to international terrorism, we live in a deeply interconnected world.
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by Carolyn on Mar 31st, 2011
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This guide is all about investing money in the stock market. Perhaps you have seen market reports in newspapers and on television and wondered how people invest? This book offers all the tools.
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