Going Surfing in Switzerland It's not so much the fact that wave pools are being built everywhere – there are currently over 50 projects on the go worldwide, according to Wavepool Magazine - it's more about the idea of surfing in Switzerland. It is easy for an outsider to connect Switzerland with ski and snowboarding, mountaineering, alpine life and outdoor sports; even skateboarding. There exists a strong board sports culture. Still, the climate doesn't lend itself to surfing at first glance. Having said that, the level of technology and warmth crammed into a new full-suit these days is quite mind-blowing. The extra care and attention that go into the accessories – the boots, gloves and hoods, is also unbelievable. When one starts looking at the Alaïa Bay wave pool build in Sion, it becomes clear that this is the real deal in Switzerland. This facility will be a world-class and authentic experience for everyone. The Alaïa Bay founder - Adam Bonvin – has worked endlessly in this regard to ensure the experience is mind-blowing, mostly to surfers. "The wave is more powerful than you think, and the facility has been embraced because it brings four seasons of activity to the area," said Bonvin. Being a surfer himself, the 25-year-old knew that he had to make it a genuine experience for seasoned surfers as well as those who had never experienced surfing before. "There are excellent learning facilities, but for those that want something more challenging, there is the Beast Mode, which will provide full-on slab barrels." The wave pool itself is the Wavegarden Cove technology, and it will be pumping out waves all day every day. Set to open in Spring, it will kick off with surfers who have purchased the early passes, and then it will run through the summer months, pumping out up to 1,000 waves per hour. Talking to people who have surfed Wavegarden Cove waves, like the Bristol Wave and the Urbnsurf Pool in Melbourne, Australia, they all say the same thing …
Water Scarcity and Climate Change are Changing the Way we Think about Water!
Johannesburg, February 13, 2021 The Current State of Water Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa 2021 We need water. It is essential for the flourishing of all life on earth, and yet we already do not have enough. This simple fact, combined with predicted climatic events such as mega droughts and increased desertification in Sub-Saharan Africa caused by climate change, exposes a large challenge. To have enough water in the right places, at the right times, for how our world is projected to change in the next 5 years (let alone the next 25), we need to start taking saving our water as seriously as we take saving our money. Our water sources are already overburdened by a growing agricultural industry, rapid urbanization, and by exploding populations in areas already deprived of water. Despite rainfall variability being well documented in Africa, it is estimated that by 2025, 52 % of countries worldwide expected to be facing water shortages will be African. A clear indication that we are failing to realise the importance of our limited water resources. COO of the leading water tank manufacturer Abeco Tanks, Mannie Ramos Jnr, believes that even as we head into our rainy season or as water restrictions are lifted, we need to take a proactive stance towards saving water. “There is a shift taking place where people are starting to change the way they think about water and planning ahead, especially after years of drought in Cape Town. Even though the City of Cape Town has lifted water restrictions, the reality of facing day zero has made Capetonians more aware of water scarcity,” says Ramos Jnr. “If we view water as a scarce resource, even in times of oversupply, and make sure to conserve and plan head for times when that resource is not freely available, then we are better prepared to deal with the water crisis,” adds Ramos Jnr. He uses the analogy of protecting another not so natural resource – information. With cybercrime seen as a very real threat, …
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Africa Needs Nigeria to Flourish if There is to be a new Dawn on the Continent
Sandton, February 12 2021: Let’s be frank about this, tough love is sometimes the best medicine. We can talk and talk all day about Africa’s problems, or we can ‘call a spade a spade’ and simply highlight the elephant in the room. Nigeria has a large elephant in the room. “Amidst incredulous wealth, the majority of Nigerians are in a dire spiral of abject poverty, a common misfortune that pervades almost every African country,” says Thuli Nkosi, CEO of BossJansen, leading Executive Search Company and one of the best recruitment firms focused on sourcing senior executive business leaders in Africa. In fact, according to the World Poverty Clock, Nigeria could be heading for the title of the ‘Poverty Capital of the World’ and has been relegated to the background of international affairs. “Corruption, misappropriation of public funds, electoral malpractices, insurgency and terrorism have taken a devastating toll on Nigeria and curtailed the country’s ability to herald a prosperous future,” says Nkosi. (You might be looking for a Non Executive Director) The spirit of the people is broken and the country is in no place to lead the African continent, when its own ‘house’ is in ruin. Add to this, the desperately slow movement of government and it is easy to think that there is no hope of an improvement anytime soon. According to BossJansen, if Nigeria is to be an excellent and prosperous beacon of light for Africa and the World – the most fundamental issue that needs to be addressed, is leadership. Leadership in Government and leadership in business. True leaders lead by example and to effect positive change for the better, will require individuals who emulate the culture they wish to see spread across the country. For too long leaders have talked and talked and excused things as being too complicated, or too complex, requiring much time to address the ‘plethora’ of challenges. BossJansen argues that these are merely nonsensical excuses and that …