Riding the Green Wave: Embracing Sustainability in African & MENA Tourism

The global tourism industry is awakening to the need for sustainability, responding to increasing travel demand for eco-friendly options.
 
This article delves into the exciting sustainability landscape within the hospitality and leisure sectors across South Africa, the broader African continent, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region—collectively known as the MEA region. We will discuss both the challenges and the opportunities within the tourism industry.

Wellbeing at Work – Small Changes, Big Impact

April 7th saw the celebration of World Health Day, headed by the World Health Organization [WHO]. This years’ World Health Day theme – “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” – aims to focus on maternal and newborn health, pressuring communities and government to find ways to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, while prioritising long-term health and wellbeing for women. This includes providing support to both women and families before, during, and after birth.
 
As Rebecca White elaborates below, this day serves not only as a reminder of the challenges we still face but also as a call to communities and governments to take meaningful steps toward healthier futures for all.

Carbon Tax: A Basic Overview

South Africa’s carbon tax is an important tool in the country’s efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) equivalents of greenhouse gas emissions whilst combatting climate change. By placing a price on carbon emissions, carbon tax prompts entities to decrease their carbon footprint by investing in cleaner, more sustainable practices.

The Impact of ESG Goals on the Automotive Sector: South African Insights with Global Relevance

Celebrating International Women's Day: A Global Call to Action

International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8th, is a global day dedicated to honoring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a call to action for accelerating gender parity and addressing ongoing challenges faced by women worldwide.

After A Decade, The IASB Releases the Third Edition of the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMES)

The International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities, shortened to “IFRS for SMEs”, was initially released by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in 2009 to provide a simplified and tailored financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The IASB recognised that full IFRS standards were designed primarily for publicly accountable entities (e.g., listed companies and financial institutions), making them complex and costly for SMEs to apply.