In this story, Nedbank Chief Economist Nicky Weimar explains to the Dolphin Bay Brief why she hopes the ANC does not fare too badly in the elections, and the implications... read more →
When we create a business, we create a new world. Everybody who steps into the business, steps into our world. What kind of world do we want it to be?... read more →
The South African timber treatment industry is suffering from self-inflicted deflation, which is threatening the collapse of many businesses in a matter of years. Timber traders are the key players... read more →
We are entering a Twilight Zone, where the boundary between fantasy and reality begins to blur, as does the line between right and wrong. That may sound like science fiction... read more →
Operations at Africa’s ports are becoming increasingly privatised, a move that many commentators hope will bring increasingly better efficiencies. This is the case in Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, and now in... read more →
I’m a captain* of a boat sailing through dangerous waters around the African coast. My job is a hair-raising one. There are violent storms to weather; rocky outcrops to navigate... read more →
Picture the scene. I ask my nephew Ryan* to pack some crockery into the dishwasher. Evidently, my tone was too kindergarten-teacher, as he looked up at me with a glint... read more →
Our industry forged a more secure future in 2023 by tackling challenges that shook our very foundations. The regulatory uncertainty continued this year, creating enormous uncertainty. But for the most... read more →
Negative reactions such as fear and outrage can be powerful motivators, providing us with the kick to overcome very sticky challenges. I say this knowing that Dolphin Bay has an... read more →
It has been a year of feast for the timber treatment industry in some of the regions we serve, famine in others and, in South Africa, a period of hanging... read more →
