See below a list of articles that I have written or have found to be valuable
Funding Solar PV for Multi-Dwelling Residential Units: CAPEX vs OPEX Models Explored
South Africa’s SANS 10400-XA (Energy Usage in Buildings, 2021 Edition 2) mandates that at least 50% of the annual average hot water heating requirement in new buildings, including multi-dwelling residential units, must be provided by means other than grid-derived electrical resistance heating or fossil fuels. This promotes energy efficiency and reduces reliance on Eskom’s grid.…
Black Friday & Inflation: Does SA’s Biggest Shopping Frenzy Actually Move the Inflation Needle? 🇿🇦🛒💥
It’s that time of year again when our WhatsApp groups explode with “Is this a real deal?!” screenshots, trolleys crash in aisles, and someone always ends up buying a 75-inch TV they definitely don’t have space for. Yes, Black Friday is basically South Africa’s unofficial national holiday. But while we’re all hunting bargains, have you…
The Cost of the Wrong Carrot: The Impact of Incorrect Incentives
I am in the final year of my Master’s in Engineering Management and well into my thesis, which focuses on the performance management of remote-working engineers. Throughout my research journey, one aspect that hasn’t emerged as prominently as I expected is incentives—particularly the challenges related to incentivizing the wrong outcomes. People behave according to how…
Fostering fur babies, why are more people not doing it?
South Africa faces a significant challenge with stray, abandoned, and neglected dogs. Animal shelters across the country are overwhelmed, and fostering has become a critical lifeline for these vulnerable animals. By opening your home to a foster dog, you not only save a life but also contribute to a more compassionate society. Here’s why fostering…
The peak holiday season missed opportunities
I moved to Cape Town in July of 2022 after living in Gauteng for years. I never took leave in December, I didn’t have a child so planning around the school holidays was not a factor, it’s quiet at work so I could focus on what I wanted and prepared for the new year. Typically…
Poll tracker / response history
Just a list of polls with easy access to the results. It’s good to refer back to these results and I will repost some of these in the future and see if opinions differ. If you would like me to add a poll please pop me a mail and let’s see what people think. Links…
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