The fruits of competitive politics – where the W Cape goes, others will follow
When the New South Africa arrived in 1994 among the first actions by the new ANC Government was expanding four provinces into nine. Alec Hogg was among the sceptics.
Alec Hogg’s regular column covering investment, economics, moneycraft and, occasionally, something very personal.
When the New South Africa arrived in 1994 among the first actions by the new ANC Government was expanding four provinces into nine. Alec Hogg was among the sceptics.
Alec Hogg chatted to an old friend last night, a struggle veteran who has never lost his perspective. He remains deeply connected inside the ruling political party.
Alec Hogg says the Springboks winning the World Cup would reinforce a new trend. After a torrid time, there are signs things are turning for the better.
Alec Hogg delivered the “Commencement Speech” for the Form Six class at Maritzburg College, he left the room floating on air.
I spent an hour with another inspirational South African yesterday. Dave Beetar is the headmaster of my old school, Merchiston Prep in Pietermaritzburg
The older one gets, the more aware we become of how paradox is everywhere. Success in business comes from letting go rather than controlling.
My friend who works at SABMiller and many of the 69 000 like him around the world, will be polishing their CVs after yesterday’s news the Great Enemy has conquered South Africa’s brewing giant.
I’ve heard quite a bit about Nigel Payne over the years. All of it good. Yesterday I got to meet him at Nkonki’s annual conference for audit committee members.
A friend who works at SABMiller has been looking at other options. Not aggressively. But he is nervous about a proposed takeover by his company’s great competitor, Anheuser Busch Inbev
Ever since reading bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell’s views on the subject, I’ve developed a healthy interest in the ongoing war between talent and capital.