MAILBOX: Electric cars and selective taxation
An article, published on BizNews, about electric cars in SA has prompted community member John Stegmann to share his idea on alternative modes of transport.
An article, published on BizNews, about electric cars in SA has prompted community member John Stegmann to share his idea on alternative modes of transport.
Where did the naming convention for the different air-con settings come from? Where did any of the labels we have in the world come from?
A new blockbuster deal between Ford and Google to co-produce autonomous vehicles is the strongest sign yet that the much-anticipated day of reckoning may never come.
Ian Kilbride asks if Henry Ford really was that articulate or was he just using someone who today would be called his PR man?
For every winner, there’s a loser. When Wal-Mart starts handing out raises it may be time to worry about equity market valuations.
It’s hard to know what Henry Ford would make of the World Economic Forum, the annual gathering of the Capital Class in Davos. Certainly not the Audis.
Roy Raymond was a sad pervert. He’d buy bras and panties at the department store and all the clerks thought their thoughts about him.
Next time he’s tackled on the subject, Bezuidenhout might point out to inquisitors that Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and, in a local context, Jeremy Ord have all done rather well without the support of a formal qualification.
By Alec Hogg You only get to realise what works after you’ve tried it. I spent ages yesterday attempting to publish pictures into the Davos Diary posting. It worked out OK – but have since realised that a much better option for everyone is putting the pics onto my Facebook page. And adding captions so … Read more
Africa is the ideal breeding ground for the world’s next wave of super entrepreneurs. The continent is set to grow, on average, by more than 5% for decades into the future as sensible economic policies unlock massive natural advantages. Coming off a low base also helps. In this week’s Rational Alternative column for the Financial … Read more