The VWV Group, South Africa’s leading brand experience agency, has announced Koo Govender’s appointment as the first female CEO in its thirty-year history. Govender who is currently the M-Net director: corporate marketing and communications, will take over the reins in September. Founder and chairman of the Group, Mark Steinhobel says: “Koo’s combination of business and marketing acumen coupled with her experience with high profile events and stakeholder relationship management is unrivalled. She has all the right credentials to lead a strong organization like VWV, and brings a unique perspective at a time when we are expanding into new markets and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, July 25th 2013 |
In line with its drive to assist and encourage members to adopt a balanced, healthy lifestyle in order to live life to the full, Liberty Medical Scheme will be a partner of this year’s Look & Feel Good Expo (L&FGE) – South Africa’s leading health, wellness and lifestyle consumer exhibition, to be held in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg in October and November 2013. An EXSA (Exhibition & Event Association of SA) Awards nominated exhibition, the L&FGE enters its fifth consecutive year in Johannesburg (8 – 10 November, Coca-Cola dome), third year in Cape Town (25 – 27 October, Sandringham... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, July 22nd 2013 |
As Madiba’ spirit of selflessly giving takes a hold on all South Africans of all races, ages and gender, Transnet, through its Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP) run by the group’ specialist division, Transnet Foundation, also geared its massive team of volunteers in preparation for a national blitz across the country. Transnet, a Company with a long history of corporate philanthropy and community involvement, has continued to express its commitment and responsibility beyond business to the broader society by directing financial and human resources to tackling a myriad of social causes that stimulates engagement and promotes national cohesion. It is against... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, July 21st 2013 |
….of new registrar and registry agreements – DURBAN, South Africa, July 15, 2013/ — The first group of Internet Registries and Registrars has signed new agreements with ICANN (http://www.icann.org), bringing new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) into the home stretch of going live online. “This is a huge accomplishment,” said Fadi Chehadé, ICANN President and CEO. “We can see the last mile before the first new TLD is activated in the Internet’s root.” Chehadé made the comments during a ceremonial signing at the opening session of ICANN’s 47th Public Meeting in Durban, South Africa. Three companies signed the Registry Agreement (RA) while five others signed... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 16th 2013 |
Turmoil, uncertainty and risk are the watchwords of the global economy today. Businesses operate in a complex, unstable environment where old models and systems are no longer reliable. “The rules have changed, demanding a new kind of leadership,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of Amrop Landelahni. “We are in the midst of one of the greatest changes in modern times. Old centres of power are faltering while technology is driving innovation and young people are igniting the social conversation. “Increased competitiveness globally, along with economic uncertainty, massive technological advances and stricter governance regulations present challenges to leaders at all levels in... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, July 15th 2013 |
