Johannesburg, December, 3, 2019: While water is fast becoming Africa’s most important currency, African Tank Systems is playing a significant role in contributing to the success in the Agriculture, Industry, Business, and Mining sectors of African countries as well as to keep African communities running. We are living in a world where water will determine who thrives and who doesn’t and who you bank with makes all the difference. African Tanks Systems (ATS), a leader in custom designed water storage tanks has been awarded the exclusive rights to represent Tank Connections who is an industry leader of custom designed bulk storage tanks and integrated storage systems. The storage products and services of Tank Connections are recognized as the best available in the industry. Their expertise, on-the-ground experience and exceptional service has taken African Tank Systems far beyond the borders of Southern Africa to various countries across the African continent. Quality products and exceptional service has made the African Tank system brand well-known and trusted throughout Africa and beyond. As the leader in providing innovative industrial water storage tanks in Southern Africa for many years, ATS has become known as a ‘water bank’ providing an economical, convenient and stable supply of water to protect every community in Africa from the risk. Our ‘water banks’ act like a ‘savings account’ so that businesses and communities have the water they need to keep running, even in times of water scarcity. That’s why African Tank Systems is contributing to the world’s first bank for the business of water and the leader in supplying hygienic water storage tanks. ATS provides different types of ‘water banks’ – Bulk Liquid storage tanks that include: aluminium geodesic domed tanks, industrial liquid storage tanks, fire protection tanks, bulk fuel storage tanks, anaerobic digester tanks, waste water storage tanks and municipal water bulk reservoirs and Dry …
10 Reasons Why Africa Will Set the Pace for Bitcoin Adoption.
Johannesburg, November 25 2019: As it stands at the moment, Africa is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to the adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. View Bitcoin Price to South African Rand. Africa’s interest in the currency is not translating into real-life use, and there are a variety of reasons why this is the case. Crypto experts are noticing something that could change this current start of cryptocurrency and there are even economists who are predicting that these currencies will be the next big economic innovation that will have a positive disruptive influence. The many advantages that the average African will experience are the exact reason why widespread adoption of Bitcoin is a likely reality. Open a Free Bitcoin Wallet here. 1. Pegged against the dollar Even the strongest currencies in Africa struggle against the US dollar, the primary currency in which Bitcoin is traded. The Rand, in particular, is struggling more than ever, depreciating as the country tries to solve its current economic woes by simply creating more. Many Africans are looking for a way to add more value to their money and by converting cash into cryptocurrency, or by taking the extra step and mining it themselves, they can do just that. 2. Instant payment between people Awaiting payment slows down businesses and often some of the biggest banks on the continent have a delayed payment protocol while they do offer instant payment at an additional cost. Instant payment benefits both the payer and the payee and with cryptocurrency, this aspect is greatly beneficial to e-commerce in particular, which in emerging economies can go a long way towards encouraging entrepreneurship. 3. Secure encrypted wallets More than 2 million people already have a secure Bitcoin wallet, which means there are already 2 million people ready to trade. Unlike the risks involved with cash and card transactions, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are safe to …
12 Bucket List Destinations to Visit in Africa Before Age 40
Johannesburg, November 25 2019: Africa is a rich tapestry of fascinating cultures, spectacular scenery and incredible fauna and flora. It’s a land of extremes and packed full of hidden gems. They say you can never leave Africa; it stays with you, there inside your head. Where to go in Africa? The choice is endless. So we’ll start with the bucket-list destinations in Africa; they’re the gateway to the heart and soul of this extraordinary continent. 1. ‘Safari to sea’ tour of South Africa Arriving in Johannesburg, the city of gold; you’ll travel to the far reaches of the northern territory to explore the iconic Kruger National Park where you’re guaranteed incredible sightings of the Big 5. As an alternative, you can visit premier game reserves in a malaria-free region such as the hugely popular Pilanesberg Game Reserve and Madikwe Game Reserve. After a wonderful safari tour, your trip to South Africa takes you to the sea at the southern tip of Africa. Cape Town is rich in cultural history and known for its breathtaking scenery. Take Route 62 which meanders from the heart of the iconic Cape Winelands to magical outposts along The Garden Route. 2. Diving with dugongs in Mozambique There are a hundred reasons to visit the magical coastline of Mozambique but a major drawcard is scuba diving in some of the best dive sites in the world and the allure of discovering the elusive dugong in the water. Also known as sea cows, dugongs are a vulnerable species found grazing peacefully on sea grasses in shallow water off the coast of Mozambique. View our Mozambique Holiday Packages and Tours 3. Bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is known as the “Adrenalin Capital of Africa”. It’s a popular 3-in-1 tourist destination offering travellers a unique combination of safari tours, spectacular scenery and adrenalin-packed adventures. Something wild and exciting for your bucket list is bungee jumping off the historic …
New Vacation Rental Business Reinvents Opportunities for International Guests
It does sometimes pay to reinvent the wheel – in this case, the way vacation rental and property management is being offered by newly launched Saltwater Grande, a full-service boutique vacation rental business operating out of Myrtle Beach. Founded by four entrepreneurs with many years of diverse experience, including the marketing and management of rental properties, the company’s intense focus is on capturing a high-end luxury inventory for a niche sector of highly-discerning travellers and offering the very best customer service. Director of Marketing & Technology, Alex Szymanowski, a South African now living in Myrtle Beach, says their vacation rental target market is international and includes South Africans seeking ultimate luxury and high-end service - the very best money can buy! High-end luxury vacation rental units are surprisingly difficult to source in upmarket Grand Strand, one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Also, many units that are labeled deluxe or luxury by some companies don’t make the grade in terms of quality or maintenance. Customer Service: The No. 1 Priority for Property Owners & Guests Discerning guests want upscale vacation experiences and property owners want to maximize revenue in a fair, honest way. Saltwater Grande has stepped in to fill a void in the market by offering full-service boutique vacation rental management, as well as long-term rentals, realty brokerage, and design services for those wanting to re-design their properties to maximize revenue production. The company offers a guest experience that promises ultimate luxury and superior service and utilizes the newest and best available cutting-edge technology to achieve this. The company also offers tools and services for buying and selling investment properties. Grand Strand hosts more than 18 million visitors every year and the area has an array of tourist attractions that is difficult to beat. For …
Fab Tanks Contribution to the World’s First Bank for the Business of Water
Water is fast becoming Africa’s most important currency and Fab Tanks has joined the ranks of water storage tanks solutions companies in playing a significant role in contributing to the success in Agriculture, Business, Industry and Mining sectors in African countries as well as to keep communities running. In a world where water will determine who thrives and who doesn’t, who you bank with will make all the difference. Fab Tanks was founded by then founder, now Executive Chairman, Mannie Ramos Senior. During the time when Fab Tanks was established, few people had ever heard of the term ‘climate change’, much less knew what its consequences would mean to the normal running of businesses and communities. But Mannie identified that many communities lacked access to adequate water supplies and that many others faced future water shortages without urgent planning. With uncanny foresight, Mannie Senior anticipated the increased frequency of water scarcity and, more importantly, the need to be able to supply clean water to Africa’s businesses and communities via to enable them to successfully operate even in times of a water shortage. More than 35 years later when drought and changes in rainfall patterns have become more and more commonplace, Fab Tanks has emerged as the definitive leader in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative water storage tanks Their expertise, on-the-ground experience and exceptional service has taken Fab Tanks far beyond Southern Africa to more than 35 countries. The Fab Tanks brand is well-known and trusted throughout Africa and beyond. As the leader in providing innovative water storage tanks solutions in Southern Africa for many years, Fab Tanks has become known as a ‘water bank’, providing an economical, convenient and stable supply of water to protect every community in Africa from the risk. Our ‘water banks’ act like a ‘savings account’ so that businesses and communities have the water they need to keep …
Is the Kruger National Park still worth the visit ?
Despite the effect commercialization has on the Kruger National Park - here are some reasons why it is still worth your while to visit the Park. The Kruger National Park covers a vast area, the size of a small country (19 485 km²). More species of large mammals are found in the Kruger National Park than any other African game reserve (147 species). The Kruger National Park is a Bird lover’s paradise with more than 500 bird species inhabiting the Park. The size and diversity of habitats in the Kruger Park have given sanctuary to bird species that otherwise may have disappeared altogether from Southern Africa. The Kruger National Park boasts a tremendous botanic diversity. To put it in simple terms – the Park can be divided into 16 macro ecozones. North of the Olifants River consists of predominantly mopane veld and south of the Olifants River the ecozones are thornveld. There are an astonishing 336 tree species in the Park. Of the 47 protected species listed in the Government Gazette No. 26752 of 10 September 2004, 17 (36 %) occur in the Kruger National Park. There are no more than 20 camps in the Kruger National Park and no two camps are alike as the vegetation and geology changes as you drive from one end of the Kruger Park to the other. It boasts seven major rivers that cross the Park from West to East making the Kruger National Park a lush, sub-tropical paradise. The Kruger National Park is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for nature photographers as it provides excellent landscape, wildlife & bird photo opportunities. The diversity of the Kruger National Park is truly astounding. Especially first-time Kruger National Park safaris visitors, naturally want to see the widest range and diversity of wild animals. In our humble opinion there is no better National Park to visit on the entire earth. It is true that the Park have become commercialized over the years and there are a lot of visitors driving around on Kruger Park Safaris …
Luxury rehab: is it worth the money you pay?
Luxury rehab centres started popping up in the 1980s and yes, for a long time they were the domain of the rich and famous. If you were fabulously wealthy or enjoyed celebrity status, you could slip away discretely and spend time recuperating at a high-heel rehab centre. If you weren’t, you more than likely found yourself subjected to a punishing regime at a facility that favoured a bootcamp approach to treating addiction. The no-frills approach where inpatients find themselves making their own beds, peeling potatoes and washing dishes has its roots in the 12-step programme that advocates the need to humble an addict; to cultivate resilience and gratitude in a physically-demanding or uncomfortable environment to get them to acknowledge their addiction and make them take responsibility for it. The hard-core bootcamp approach works for some but certainly not for the majority, if you take a look at the historically low success rates of complete recovery. It perpetuates the notion that addiction is a ‘punishable’ offence and fuels the stigma associated with seeking treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. It certainly does nothing for the men and women who already battle with low self-esteem and chronic self-depreciation. Why luxury rehab is growing in popularity Luxury rehab emerged to meet the demand for more privacy and comfort but today the resort-like addiction treatment centers like White River Manor have a far more serious role to play. This is because there has been a striking shift from ‘punishment’ to compassion when it comes to understanding and treating addiction. And don’t be mislead into thinking compassion is a weaker approach. The true meaning of compassion means “to suffer together”. It’s defined as the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. It’s not the same as empathy or altruism, though the concepts are related. If you pick out the dominant emotion “feel …
Measured Ability Group Holdings South Africa (MASA) measuring up to high industry standards
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, 11 October 2019: MASA has fine-tuned its service offering over a period of four decades and established itself as leader in the recruitment and outsourcing industry. Measured Ability Group Holdings South Africa (MASA) Is a decade old this year, still a relatively new brand name in the marketplace, however the directors and their staff were the progenitors of labor outsourcing in South Africa having been in the business of recruitment and outsourcing for close on four decades. To put it in perspective; when the founding company, Greys Personnel, was established in 1982 Michael Jackson had just released his groundbreaking album “Thriller”, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands and went to war with the UK, FW de Klerk became the new leader of the National Party and a bomb exploded in the ANC headquarters in London. The company now has a national footprint with a recruitment agency in Durban, recruitment agency in Port Elizabeth as well as recruitment agencies in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, Bloemfontein, East London and George. When you look at it like that, you realise that MASA stands on foundations that have stood the test of time. It’s a company that has its roots embedded in permanent personnel recruitment and has evolved admirably to encompass contract recruitment, labour outsourcing as well as nursing services. In 2012, the business merged the strength of Greys Personnel that operated in the permanent placement market with the depth of experience of Western Star Outsourcing which operated in the contract and outsourcing market and rebranded as MASA to pull together a company that comprises five distinctive business units. The 5 pillars of business are: Measured Ability SA (MASA) Blue collar labour hire / labour broking / temporary employment / temporary staffing / permanent blue collar recruitment; incorporating payroll services, site management, human resources and industrial relations, …
Connecting People to Therapists and Mental Health Services
Cape Town, October, 2019 - In a bid to improve access to mental health services throughout South Africa (and beyond), TherapyRoute.com has announced opening its online - free to list - mental health service directory to all qualified mental professionals and service providers including non-profits, community clinics, and private practices. TherapyRoute believes that opening their platform, to both private and non-profit services, is an example of how private and community organisations can collaborate to achieve mutual aims more efficiently. For example, equipping the public to locate and access mental health services and professionals like psychologists, registered counsellors, and social workers. Just this year (2019), TherapyRoute served hundreds of thousands of page views (USA, UK, ZA, and AU) and linked thousands of visitors to mental health professionals and services providers. Registering on the platform improves access to services by placing links to these services in front of the people seeking them. It also allows registered organisations and professionals to access tools that they can use to grow their profiles into informative websites and publish high-quality mental-health-related content. Mindful that barriers to access can extend beyond availability and affordability; TherapyRoute includes socially relevant filters (e.g. Black, LGBT+, Armenian speaking, etc.) that help visitors find the best fit mental health professionals for them. The platform also caters for people who are unsure of what to search for by automatically displaying nearby services. According to Enzo Sinisi (founder) "one challenge to improving access is that providers focus on delivery and sometimes lack the resources to ensure that their services, and often even their contact details, are accurately presented online". TherapyRoute recently led a project that saw 1000 hours donated to collecting, verifying, and adding well over 100 low-fee and no-fee South African …
Golden business opportunities despite the economic climate in SA
Despite our current challenging economic situation, the present moment is full of opportunity for buying a business and thriving. If you've been thinking of owning your own business you probably have already looked around for a business for sale, but are unsure about where to invest your hard-earned cash, consider that some of the smaller or medium-sized businesses are affordable, easier to manage and good value for money in an ever-shifting economy. Increased domestic demand in the second quarter allowed the South African economy to bounce back a bit. Further good news is that international ratings agency Moody’s hinted at a “low likelihood” that they will downgrade South Africa’s credit rating to junk status in their November review. In addition, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced it will keep the repurchase rate unchanged at 6.50%, after having cut rates by 25 basis points previously, adding more stability. In his latest economic talk, President Ramaphosa announced priority reforms to improve the ease of doing business and reducing the cost of compliance. These new laws will reduce the abuse of dominance and high concentration that keeps small and emerging companies out of the economy. Given that entrepreneurs and small businesses are currently being tasked with the responsibility of reviving the economy and creating millions of new jobs, the government is focusing on improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring an enabling environment for businesses to grow and thrive in South Africa. Small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) not only provide an attractive opportunity for the country’s economic growth but they also contribute 60-80% of the projected GDP increase, and generate a large percentage of the new jobs in our country. Statistics provided by Stats SA show that a significant contribution SMMEs have been made by SMMEs across all industries – Business services, Trade, Community and …