Delve into the Woolworths Holdings story as Destiny Man showcases the bold steps Noir has chosen to take, and as a result has maintained an annual 26% growth rate during the past five years of his leadership. Having had to transform Country Road and Woolworths and secure the biggest offshore investment by any South African retailer, delve into the mind of this maverick as he reveals the biggest aha moments which have enabled him to maintain the growth of the great African success story that is Woolworths.

In 2015, the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa , themed Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future, will mark 25 years of change in Africa, a period which has seen the continent demonstrate  phenomenal economic turnaround, growing two to three percentage points faster than global GDP. This story of innovative approaches which have resulted in accelerated  inclusive growth and sustainable development are further exemplified in this month’s issue with the story of the art of haggling – a finely tuned form of negotiation which still proves to be effective in most African markes where formal retail penetration is uncommon. Discover also how Africa is on the cusp of air travel revolution with new, revised and re-engeneered airlines from Kenya,  Tanzania and Botswana  striving to be new success stories of Africa’s low-cost model.

Other noteworthy features in this issue include:
 
  • Business Clinic: In this brand new feature, Destiny Man showcase two entrepreneurs whom have sought advice from their business doctors as they go through the challenges top building viable and scalable businesses in their respective regions; 
  • Foreign Exchange: From a seasoned investment banker from Zimbabwe to an INSEAD graduate from Nigeria, Destiny Man explores the knowledge and skills transfer that two seasoned businessmen have provided in South Africa;
  • Shades of Black: With the recent surges of xenophobic and afrophobic attacks, Destiny Man takes a look into the cultural disease that is black-on-black discrimination with the guidance of political analyst Dr Somadoda Fikeni; and
  • Health and Grooming: As an African, one knows that health is wealth. This feature provides the modern man with the latest health trends, fitness apps and best rated spas that cater to men that value the power of  R&R.

For these articles and more, get the May issue of Destiny Man magazine.

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