Source: Car Insurance org – It can be easy to assume that insurance premiums are based on profit alone. The reality is that all auto insurance companies use formulas to evaluate how much of a risk it will be to insure certain types of people. If you’ve racked up a bunch of tickets in recent years, you probably already know that moving violations lead to higher insurance premiums, but you may not be aware that other factors that are largely out of your control, like your age, gender, and marital status, also play a role in your auto insurance rate. First, consider... Continue Reading
The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) is currently accepting inquiries from organisations interested in offering themselves as field partners for their Company Analysis Project (CAP) course. Participating organisations need to be located in Cape Town as the CAP course aims to help Cape Town-based organisations improve their competitiveness in local and international markets. During the programme, teams of MBA students develop a multi-dimensional, strategic inquiry and analysis of participating organisations. The MBA at the GSB is the only programme in Africa ranked in the Financial Times Top 100 Global MBAs, and has received acclaim for the... Continue Reading
BY Nawa Mutumweno – The Ministry of Finance has commenced preparations for the 2014 national budget and the 2014 – 16 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). Although steady progress has been made, the ministry has invited members of the public to submit proposals for tax and non-tax revenue policy for the 2014 budget. According to a statement issued by the ministry’s public relations officer Chileshe Kandeta, the consultation period, ending July 31, 2013, has been set to ensure that all citizens and other interest groups participate in the formulation of the 2014 budget and the 2014 – 16 medium term expenditure... Continue Reading
The World Retail Congress has revealed the list of retailers shortlisted as finalists for this year’s prestigious World Retail Awards and, for the first time, sees a Nigerian retailer, Jumia named a finalist in two categories. This year a record number of entries were submitted from the most extensive ranges of countries and retail sectors to date for the annual awards. The team of expert judges selected the retailers they believe are the most outstanding and worthy of a place in the final. Nigerian retailer Jumia has reached the final stages of the competition for its outstanding e-commerce offering, and will compete with... Continue Reading
The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business’ Centre for Coaching (CFC) is expanding to Western Europe, opening a new base in Geneva, Switzerland. Currently the CFC operates throughout Africa, Australasia and Europe, with offices in South Africa and Australia. Coaching courses available through the European branch – which will kick off in October 2013 – include the Foundations of Coaching course, a three-day introductory course and the six month Associate Coaching Course, which is designed for emerging coaching practitioners, particularly professionals in managerial and leadership roles. The Geneva branch is a significant step for the centre and signals... Continue Reading
