In January of 2023 I began my journey with Discovery Bank. I'd first used Discovery Health back in 2007, added...
Industry Insight Articles
Pick n Pay | Have they lost their way
There has been mention in the press of late that Pick n Pay are Flailing. Subjective opinion of course, but echoed out...
Hire an SEO who “gets” your industry. If when telling them about your business they seem to drift away and stare out the window, or worse, don’t even ask about your business, then run away immediately! I’ve listed a few industries I am passionate about as of writing this, and it will grow with time. For now it’s primarily: cities, travel, air pollution but in time it will touch on the airline industry, education, and food. A lot of the things are interrelated, so it’s not so clear cut, but don’t use me for your new R&B app – I can deliver some value, but rather pick someone who loves R&B and gets the target market, knows the influencers, memorises the hashtags, attends the concerts etc etc.
Woolworths Loyalty | Or lack thereof
I spent some time writing about Discovery Vitality, Discovery Bank, and all the rest of it (Health, Driving, Exercise...
Hoist Hire | Making london more liveable
When lifting, lowering or moving a load, a hoist is a useful device in making the job easier. Hoists come in a variety...
HIAB Hire | Moving in london
Moving house can be a tricky situation, which may involve needing to move large household items through very small...
Penguins and Metaphors
I took this photo of a pengiun years back on a day trip round the Peninsula of Cape Town - easily one of my favourite...
2030 | A “Give me Space” Odyssey
This essay below attempts to make a big claim, just for the sake of making one, and let’s see how it plays out. There...
Discovery Miles | Loyalty in 2023
I finally took the plunge to get behind Discovery Bank early this year; it was probably in January because that is the...
SPQR, Asterix, and World Dominance | AKA Empires
Here is a very cool map, accurate of mid-August 2023. World map of what...? Let me know what you think it represents?...
Five Inspirational South African Women in STEM Careers
As our world embarks on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where technology is becoming increasingly complex and...
Marmite but Dad won’t | Parenting in 2022
We ate a lot of marmite this year. My wife and I, that is. It's because when you are a father of a baby you have...
Donating to NGOs in South Africa | Key things to bear in mind
With December upon us, the spirit of giving may have snuck its way into your heart. Are you considering how you can...
Freedom Day Reflections | Why we still have work to do in ensuring that education is equal for all
Freedom Day is intended as a day of celebration, a day on which South Africa is called to reflect on the freedom that...
Outdoor Education | Benefits of learning outside
With the 21st Century working environment requiring people to have a deeper sense of not only their surroundings, but...
Conservation Photography | How to create images that inspire change
Conservation Photography began its journey a long time ago, but was only officially recognised in 2005 as a niche...
For the love of learning | South Africans who fought for education
Learning should not be a privilege, it should be something everyone has equal access to; I believe that education is a...
The Gender Gap in STEM – Empowering Women
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills are becoming increasingly sought after as we take steps...