The remuneration of non-executive directors is on the rise as stringent governance regulations and increased fiduciary responsibilities result in a smaller pool of available candidates for board positions. “This flies in the face of demands to cap corporate remuneration so as to reduce the pay gap,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group. “However, we must be realistic. In any scarce skills market, companies are likely to pay a premium for candidates. Non-executive directors and, in particular, independent directors are in short supply – and becoming scarcer. “It can be argued that individuals who carry substantial risk and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 29th 2011 |
Sasolburg, Free State — The Bongi Ngema-Zuma Foundation has joined hands with the Free State provincial government to create awareness about diabetes, and curb its spread in a country with an estimated 6.5 million living with the pandemic. Diabetes has been declared a global “major health problem” with 366 million people living with the disease according to the International Diabetes Federation. The citizens of Zamdela township, Sasolburg, in the Fezile Dabi municipality were joined at Moses Kotane stadium by fellow Free State province citizens to belatedly commemorate the World Diabetes Day, which is marked on November 14 of every year. At... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 29th 2011 |
South African consumers are paying more for their medicine than they could be, says Paul Anley, CEO of Pharma Dynamics. He was speaking at the annual International Generic Pharmaceutical Alliance (IGPA) conference that took place in Cape Town this month. He claims that originator pharmaceutical companies (patent holding drug developers) produce their own “pseudo generics” don’t offer long term cost saving benefits to consumers. Controlling the market Pseudo generics are identical to the original drug, but are sold by the original manufacturer under a different name and at a slightly discounted price before the patent expires. This allows the original... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, November 17th 2011 |
The Award winning Beauty Pageant returns to London on Saturday 10th December 2011. “From the serene beaches of South Africa, to the vast landscapes of the Majestic Kingdom of Swaziland, across the savannah planes to the meeting of ocean and desert in Namibia and onwards to the rich culture and Kalahari desert in Botswana and the pinnacle meeting point of the big 5 at the famous smoking waters of Victoria falls. This package includes Lake Malawi, and the ultimate African paradise which is Mauritius to the unexplored beaches of Mozambique,”. The Miss Southern Africa UK is about charisma, eloquence, charm,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, November 16th 2011 |
On the 17th November, Roche will host a Diagnostics Forum in Johannesburg to highlight increasingly vital role of private/public collaboration for life-saving healthcare delivery to under-resourced communities in Africa and throughout the world. The annual Diagnostics Forum will look at pioneering services for Infection Control, Cervical Cancer, Point of Care and future strategies in Southern Africa. The forum will be attended by more than 250 participants from over 10 countries. Internationally renowned speakers will share their visions on how to use diagnostics to optimise patient management. The speakers list includes Prof. Guy Richards, Director and Chief Physician, Critical Care, Johannesburg... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, November 13th 2011 |
