Buhle Ndweni

Jul 4, 2024 | leader.co.za | Buhle Ndweni

When green infrastructure is displaced to accommodate the increasing population density within cities the repercussions may include extreme climate change events such as air pollution, droughts, floods, and public health issues. Buhle Ndweni explores some solutions to climate change.

Jul 3, 2024 | acumenmagazine.co.za | Eugene Yiga |Keith Fairhurst |Cara Bouwer |Buhle Ndweni

Growing up in North London, Demis Hassabis had a passion for games. His experience as a member of England’s junior chess teams shaped his initial desire to become a word champion. But although that didn’t work out, his efforts to improve at the game led him to ponder his own thought processes, which sparked a deeper fascination with the brain.

Jun 30, 2024 | acumenmagazine.co.za | Cara Bouwer |Buhle Ndweni |Keith Fairhurst

Many business owners initially set up their businesses to earn a living. The allure of building a lifestyle business that caters to personal lifestyle choices while providing money to fund that lifestyle – its utility value – is undeniable. However, suppose an owner ultimately wants to sell their business. In that case, the pursuit of personal fulfilment may come at the expense of the business’ equity value, which is a critical measure of the economic worth of a business.

Jun 26, 2024 | acumenmagazine.co.za | Cara Bouwer |Buhle Ndweni |Wendy du Plessiss

At the centre of this shift is the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA). Founded in 2007, GBCSA intended to equip South Africa’s commercial property sector with the training, tools, networks, and know-how to embed greener, more sustainable thinking across the building sector, from architectural design and décor to construction, building, and resource management.

Jun 23, 2024 | acumenmagazine.co.za | Buhle Ndweni |Cara Bouwer |Wendy du Plessiss |Antonios Christodoulou

As cities continue to experience the "urban heat island" effect and little action is taken to adapt to climate change, this is likely to have consequences on population health and also have a negative effect on infrastructure and service delivery.