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Chris Brewer
Chris Brewer
The rural problem
Erik, As much as I admire your optimism I have to tell you that, like most other South Africans, I have a rather more simplified version of what you call "the rural problem" and "one man one vote" making those areas just as important as anywhere else.You talk about the "SA Economy" as if it's a totally separate entity (it's what a lot of academics do in order to confuse everyone else). What you mean (in its simplest form) is that the government can only spend what the country's TAX PAYERS hand over. So when you say "the biggest problem for the SA economy is that (it)...had to cater for 5 million more people" what you really mean is that the ordinary TAX PAYER has to cater for them - nobody else can.And therein lies the problem (which you have identified quite clearly) where the ANC can "control" the rural areas (via one man one vote) whilst the major contributors to the economy live in the metropolitan areas - where, I would guess, the ANC ain't quite as popular.You mentioned elsewhere that 11 million homes had been supplied with electricity and I agree that's remarkable. But it's also transparent because it's brought Eskom to its knees and is crippling the country financially - and any cynic can see that, OF COURSE, any party in power will risk bankruptcy if it can retain power (by inter alia supplying electricity to its strongest support base - the rural areas).
Posted on 29 Jul 2015 09:29
Anonymous
The rural problem
Erik, As much as I admire your optimism I have to tell you that, like most other South Africans, I have a rather more simplified version of what you call "the rural problem" and "one man one vote" making those areas just as important as anywhere else.You talk about the "SA Economy" as if it's a totally separate entity (it's what a lot of academics do in order to confuse everyone else). What you mean (in its simplest form) is that the government can only spend what the country's TAX PAYERS hand over. So when you say "the biggest problem for the SA economy is that (it)...had to cater for 5 million more people" what you really mean is that the ordinary TAX PAYER has to cater for them - nobody else can.And therein lies the problem (which you have identified quite clearly) where the ANC can "control" the rural areas (via one man one vote) whilst the major contributors to the economy live in the metropolitan areas - where, I would guess, the ANC ain't quite as popular.You mentioned elsewhere that 11 million homes had been supplied with electricity and I agree that's remarkable. But it's also transparent because it's brought Eskom to its knees and is crippling the country financially - and any cynic can see that, OF COURSE, any party in power will risk bankruptcy if it can retain power (by inter alia supplying electricity to its strongest support base - the rural areas).
Posted on 29 Jul 2015 09:29
Makhosana Clement Malinga
Makhosana Clement Malinga
MetropolitanRepublic bolsters its creative force
MetropolitanRepublic, you seem to find words hidden somewhere in the depth of the brains and spin them around to confront one with the realities which seems to be dreams in the thought state. I share your visions although I'm not sure you manage to get into depths of ones mind or brains and finally proudly display words right in front of them.
Posted on 29 Jul 2015 09:12
Anonymous
Avoid "one-night stand" marketing campaigns
Good article Chantel. It's great to know others are talking about this attitude that is killing consumer/business relationships world wide. I define One-Night-Stand Marketing as: Quick return with minimal investment and attachment. Most of the businesses and sales professionals I work with are always looking for the latest tips and tactics to winning new customers, yet fail to see it's a root (heart) issue that keeps 25% of their customers a year saying good-bye. The same statistics for the US divorce rate are exactly the same for customers leaving you business. It's obvious we don't know how to have long-term relationships both in bed and the boardroom.
Posted on 29 Jul 2015 06:50
Kwezikazi Mabija
[CEM Africa Summit] Employee satisfaction = customer satisfaction
I have been the best in customer service for six years, and the most important aspect that I advise to be considered in the field is humbleness, smile, proffesionalism, putting yourself in customers shoes, product/organization knowledge and going the extra mile for the customers satisfaction. That is how I managed happy customer satisfaction because it is equivalent to their expectation.
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 21:14
John Digital
Programmatic buying comes to South Africa
2 erroneous things reported in this article:1) Programmatic buying hasn't "COME TO SOUTH AFRICA"Multiple companies have been doing it very successfully for over 2 years!2) You don't get "APPOINTED" to DoubleClick Bid Manager.You can buy access through Google once you jump through a few hoops and a few South African companies have had access to Bid Manager for quite some time.
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 17:01
Anonymous
PwC tax comment on the 2015 Budget Review
Thank you for taking the time to this information very useful!
Posted on 28 Jul 2015 08:26
Anonymous
How do you boil a frog?
It was a wonderful chance to visit this kind of site and I am happy to know. thank you so much for giving us a chance to have this opportunity! I will be back soon for updates.
Posted on 27 Jul 2015 13:36
Anonymous
GE Garages to provide technology skills acquisition
I would like to visit this training, actually. Now, I'm writing about Nigeria and its education programs. This article about US experience helps me better to understand a difference between countries and continents in general.
Posted on 27 Jul 2015 12:28
Anonymous
Adapting to 21st century employment evolution
Your article speaks to me. Being able to adapt is essential today. Employers do not need your college degree unless you have necessary skills and knowledge. What is more, you have to know how to apply them to practice. Often it is a lot easier to find green applicants and train them from scratch. A while ago I even applied to Resume Writing Reviews to edit my resume and make sure my experience will not scare possible employers. I tried everything to land those interviews because it is a lot easier to convince your interviewer in person.
Posted on 26 Jul 2015 19:33
Anonymous
GM, Isuzu Motors Limited sign agreement
What about latin-america, from Mexico down to Antartica ? We used to have deals with CHILE, PERU, ECUADOR, COLOMBIIA, but now they do not seem to be atractive markets, why is going on ? Does Ardilla and Chamorro are not interested ? Deals with Isuzu are also in USA !!! Wake up Brasil !!!!
Posted on 26 Jul 2015 02:22
Anonymous
How do you boil a frog?
Thanks a lot for this awesome article ! This realy help me !
Posted on 25 Jul 2015 23:49
Anonymous
The Open Window School of Visual Communication - 2013
I loved the way you discuss the topic great work thanks for the share.
Posted on 25 Jul 2015 13:39
Anonymous
Anger as airline lifts ban on hunting trophies
https://goo.gl/3jlSEp <--- SIGN HERE and be heard. This cannot be allowed to continue. Extinction is a permanent issue for animals, and the greed of humanity is terrible. :( Please help stop this crisis before it's too late to save them.?
Posted on 25 Jul 2015 08:20
Anonymous
SAA lifts ban on hunting trophies
https://goo.gl/3jlSEp <--- SIGN HERE and be heard. This cannot be allowed to continue. Extinction is a permanent issue for animals, and the greed of humanity is terrible. :( Please help stop this crisis before it's too late to save them.?
Posted on 25 Jul 2015 08:14
Anonymous
[TrendTalk] These brands are the BOSS of Twitter
This comes back to the basic problem: Everyone is (not) a social media expert... This is why we have so many (few) such success stories within the social media landscape. Too many brands employ internal staff to manage their presence, but have no realistic and workable basis to measure the value they are getting back from the salary investment. While the argument to rather be on the platforms will often trump the argument against it, just being the strange person sitting in the corner does not make you part of the conversation, or indeed the party.And those who employ traditional PR agencies to manage their presence will often times trail the conversation because the bureaucracy inherent in their typical client/agency relationship doesn't allow or promote proactive engagement with content, or their communication strategies are absolute with no conversation opportunities or motivations.
Posted on 24 Jul 2015 16:17
Anonymous
Should you change career now?
Very thoughtful article, thanks! I like those five Ds of changing careers. I know for sure many people hate their jobs and think that this is ok. Confucius once sais "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Unfortunately, many people are afraid to think outside the box and find the job they like. But it is so easy to start, just make a plan, have well written CV () and don’t be afraid of changes. You shouldn't be afraid to search for perfect job - to spend more than 10 years (for example) for a work you hate seems to me to be an act of criminal.
Posted on 23 Jul 2015 19:07
Anonymous
Nunu Ntshingila to head up Facebook's first African office
So whats next for Nunu in your opinion ?
Posted on 22 Jul 2015 23:25
Anonymous
[Content Marketing] Content marketing spend increases globally
Hey Louise, thanks for that little survey about content marketing, was really interesting. Cheerz.
Posted on 22 Jul 2015 23:23
Anonymous
How to reach and engage with poor consumers, also referred to as the Bottom of the Pyramid
That is a very sensitive question, answers will always be different but we all have to discuss between us for a better morning !
Posted on 22 Jul 2015 18:15
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