Tag: world
Ways of giving on the agenda
There are different ways of giving in community philanthropy, was one of the discussions held at the Global Summit on Community Philanthropy in Johannesburg. Melissa...
Infographic: Know your copyrights on World Book and Copyright Day
To celebrate Unesco’s International World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April, an annual event that promotes reading and highlights the importance of creative ownership, we bring you an infographic on the basic concepts of copyright.
South African chardonnay judged best in world
Groot Constantia's 2013 Chardonnay beat more than 800 other entrants from around the world to
be judged the best overall chardonnay at the 22nd annual Chardonnay du Monde competition held
recently in France.
South Africa’s Chad le Clos is world’s best
In the week he was crowned as the world's best swimmer for 2014, South Africa's
Olympic champion Chad le Clos set a new world record in the 100m butterfly - and
won gold in the 200m freestyle - at the World Short-Course Swimming Championships
in Doha.
Big game and big luxury make Londolozi the best resort in the world
South Africas natural beauty and sophisticated tourism industry was lauded this week with the
announcement that the countrys famed Londolozi resort was voted the best in the world in the
annual Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards.
Cronje claims World Champs bronze
Johan Cronje claimed a somewhat unexpected bronze medal in the 1 500 metres on
Sunday to ensure South Africa did not come away from the IAAF World Championships
in Moscow without a medal.
Double gold for SA in Barcelona
It was a night that belonged to South Africa as Olympic champions Chad le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh both struck gold at the 15th Fina World Swimming Championships in Barcelona on Wednesday.
50 days to World Transplant Games
There are 50 days to go for the 50 countries that will contest the 2013 World Transplant Summer Games, the biggest organ donor awareness event in the world, taking place in Durban, South Africa from 28 July to 4 August.
FNB named world’s most innovative bank
South Africa's First National Bank was named the world's most innovative bank of the
year at the 2012 BAI-Finacle Global Banking Innovation Awards. FNB was recognised
not only for its innovations, but also for the innovative culture it fosters among its
employees.
Currency derivatives growth soars
Trade on the JSE's Currency Derivatives market has more than doubled in the past year, as investors reacted to a turbulent world economy by seeking more complex structures in order to hedge their specific risk profiles.