We dissect the objectives of the annual psychology congress (currently underway at Emperors Palace). This year’s congress will take a critical look at the profession’s ability to respond to context and to wider social needs. So this morning we ask, are psychologists making the appropriate contribution to present-day social needs?

A Dutch NGO called SPOTS which is based in the Netherlands is putting pressure on their travel agents to respect guidelines which they lobbied for when it comes to tourism that involves animals. One of the guidelines is that petting/taking pictures and or walking with animals like lions, is unacceptable. They are strongly trying to educate the international public about the harmful practice of canned hunting in South Africa. Why have they chosen to go this route?

Last week Meisie Nkosi, owner of Bella Bonni Guest House was recognized as the Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year. She owns a four-star graded Guest House, based in eMalahleni (Witbank) which encompasses 18 rooms. Under the trying economic climate, how did she manage to stay afloat and also what can she tell us about overcoming obstacles in her industry?

Violence and abuse against women is widespread in South Africa and internationally. This despite several awareness campaigns by government and civil society organisations, like trade unions. This morning we ask, are our trade unions doing anything, let alone enough to support the struggle against women’s oppression in society?

Universities are often criticized for not keeping up with developments in the workplace which can help them align their qualifications with industry. In light of this, the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Engineering and Build Environment (FEBE) will roll out its approved three year BEngTech and Built Environment Bachelors qualifications next year in order to further align the University’s Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate approach. What exactly is this approach and how will it help bridge the gap between higher education and the workplace?

Ever wondered how export credit and investment insurance works? The Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa is a company that provides insurance solutions to local exporters and puts then in a favourable light to the international market. How exactly does this work and what sort of risks do they cover?

International experts gathered in Cape Town on Friday to discuss curbing industry marketing of harmful products to young people. Some of the arguments that were made were on how governments should deal with companies that manufacture these products. But then how much more can be done to punish the companies involved and is it fair to point the finger at these companies?

Women in Electricity under the Association of Municipal Electrical Utilities this week held their first conference under the theme: Women powering smart cities. This they say echoes the milestone event of 1956 where women stood together to achieve a common goal. What lesson are they taking from this theme?

Amaphisi farmers' As government pushes for young people to enter the farming industry as a way to deal with the unemployment issue, we talk to an organization that is 100% black owned about their success story. The Amaphisi Farmers was founded in 1995 and have made their mark in the food and agricultural industry on many countries on the African continent. What is their formula to success and how do they encourage and teach sustainability in such a very tricky industry?

Dr Tracey Ledger discusses the right to food and why it represents the single biggest threat to progression towards an equitable society and the eradication of poverty, if it remains ignored.