Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban are amongst the top 65 business cities in emerging economies according to a new survey by Mastercard. “With the most cities in the Index outside the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), South Africa’s strong showing may reflect the ongoing opening of Africa to Western products, services and companies,” …
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Survival of the ad-apted
I was speaking to Clem Sunter the other day when he told me that in Darwin’s first edition of Origin of the Species, Darwin didn’t talk about survival of the fittest, rather the survival of the adapted. The short code = those who survive (and thrive) are those that adapt the fastest. What Darwin meant was that survival is ensured for those who best fit the environment as it changes.
General Motors keep on sinking
Chances for a bail out for the embattled General Motors are fading, according to the New York Times. It seems the bail bill faces ‘unsurmountable’ opposition on the Hill. The White House is also opposed to the bill – warning against throwing taxpayer money at companies that may not be salvageable (for one George Bush …
The Meaning of Youth
A youthful outlook is no longer the sole preserve of the young.
Vice coming to SA
NeonInternational created this viral campaign for the soon-to-be launched in SA Vice magazine. Music was done by local act CATWALKTRASH.
Sisters with Blisters on the march again
Insurance agency 1st For Women and Jacaranda 94.2 are again hosting Sisters With Blisters, a protest walk (in stilettos) in support of 16 Days of Activism against women and child abuse.
JSE building To Let
Amid the deluge of bad financial news and unstable world markets a large ‘To let’ banner now hangs outside the home of the SA stock exchange. But fear not – the banner is in fact an advert for Sanlam Investment Management.
New booties for Nandos
Nando’s recently launched an internal brand campaign, called ‘Take a Stand Against Bland’, to inspire all employees (from the CEO down) “to deliver on the brand promise”. So far 5000 pairs of Nando’s takkies has been distributed.
Are you a member of the Digirati?
The Mail & Guardian is launching a new annual titled Digerati as a guide to everyone you need to know in SA technology. “Think of it as an encyclopaedia of local ICT movers and shakers and you’ll be only a little short of the mark,” reads the site. “It will also be an essential guide to procuring services, making decisions and just generally understanding the market.”
Burp Tennis
King James created this incredibly funny ad for fast food chain Steers. It also created a site called www.burptennis.co.za as part of the campaign. For the YouTube original featuring two geeks who laugh more often than they burp go here.