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India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
India on canvas
The Jaipur Centre for Art (JCA), in collaboration with Whitewall magazine, has an ongoing exhibition, India in Dialogue: Tradition & Transformation, at the City Palace in the city.
The Citizen
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Johannesburg Crisis Alliance reveals the real state of Johannesburg at summit
The Johannesburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) convened its sixth summit at the Wits University Margo Steele Auditorium on May 10, focusing on the current state of Johannesburg and the city's governance. Read more: SME Growth Summit 2024 empowers small businesses This important gathering brought together approximately 350 delegates from civic organisations, residents associations, and concerned community members to discuss Johannesburg's ongoing governance and service delivery challenges. It featured discussions on the presidency and included a representative from the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) to provide insights into the city's challenges and potential solutions. Mixed assessments of Johannesburg's stability Neeshan Bolton, from Ahmed Kathrada and the JCA, expressed a cautiously optimistic view of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), stating that while there are elements of dysfunctionality, the city is more stable than it was a year ago. Bolton noted that attendees reported seeing improvements in their neighbourhoods, such as streetlight repairs, although these efforts are not uniformly experienced across all 135 wards. He emphasised the need for the city to articulate a clear vision and address core issues to foster long-term stability and growth. Khule Duma, director in the Presidency, highlighted the broader economic context, noting that South Africa's economy has stagnated for over 15 years, with rising unemployment and low gross domestic product growth. Duma called for rapid implementation of bold economic reforms to stimulate growth and improve the quality of life for Johannesburg residents. Snapshot of challenges Deficits and service delivery breakdowns: • 78% of bridges in poor or very poor condition. • 35% technical losses experienced in the City Power network. • 33% increase of residents experiencing electrical interruptions since 2017/2018 (not due to loadshedding). • 17% increase in water disruptions since 2017/2018. • 46% non-revenue water rate. Severe financial distress • 17 days of cash cost coverage (indicates ability to pay fixed costs). • R23b owed to creditors (from R11.9b in 2019/2020). Public safety and environmental challenges • 600 estimated hijacked buildings in the inner city. • 85% felt unsafe walking in the inner city at night. PJWG's objectives and timeline The summit introduced the objectives of the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group (PJWG), which aims to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, drive economic development, and rejuvenate inner-city hubs and townships. Duma outlined a two-phase implementation plan over 24 months, consisting of short-term interventions designed to yield quick wins within two to three months, and long-term strategies addressing systemic challenges over 12–24 months. Also read: Joburg Crisis Alliance hosts summit to hear from political parties about their views of coalition politics Duma added that the 'quick wins' consist of: • Addressing poor reinstatement (potholes), • Streetlights and traffic lights, • Debt owed by provincial and national government, • Police visibility, • Accelarating the finalisation of infrastructure agreements, • Cleaning public spaces, and • Opening of public institutions. He highlighted the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including the JCA, to ensure accountability and effective resource allocation. Power supply stability and future prospects Another concern on the agenda was the ongoing debt dispute between Eskom and the CoJ, which sparked concerns across the residents of Johannesburg Sicelo Xulu, chairperson of SANEDI , provided an update on Johannesburg's power supply situation, stating that discussions with Eskom regarding a settlement agreement are progressing positively. He reassured the citizens of the city that there is currently no threat of power supply termination to Johannesburg, attributing this stability to ongoing cordial engagements. Bolton echoed Xulu's sentiments, outlining the critical nature of resolving power supply issues to prevent dire consequences for the city. The summit concluded with a commitment to addressing the root causes of Johannesburg's challenges, and to discussing sustainable solutions in ensuring the city's longevity. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: Educators join SAs first Digital Life Skills Summit At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Fashion United
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
JCA London Fashion Academy names new CEO and principal
Andrew Ginn has been promoted to the position of chief executive officer and principal of JCA London Fashion Academy. Ginn had until now been serving in the sole position of principal since joining the institute in March 2025. In his expanded role, Ginn has been tasked with leading the Jimmy Choo Academy (JCA) at what is a 'pivotal time in its evolution', reflected in its second campus at Boston Manor House and the launch of its new JCA Retail Gallery, an e-commerce and retail platform for students and alumni. Prior to joining JCA, Ginn had served as associate pro vice chancellor at Coventry University and is credited with overseeing the launch and expansion of CU London. He has also held a number of senior roles across UK-based educational institutions, where he is said to have introduced business incubation hubs and aided in developing industry partnerships. It is exactly this experience that JCA hopes to leverage, with the organisation having continued to expand its offering since it was founded by footwear designer Jimmy Choo in 2021. In a statement, Ginn said on his appointment to the academy that he looked forward to contributing to its 'continued success as a unique provider, bridging the gap between industry and education for those wishing to be the next wave of fashion designers, makers, creators and entrepreneurs'.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jimmy Choo's JCA Names Andrew Ginn CEO and Principal
LONDON — JCA, the fashion and design school founded by designer-turned-professor Jimmy Choo, appointed Andrew Ginn as its chief executive officer and principal on Wednesday with immediate effect. Ginn is a seasoned leader in the field of creative education. He began his career as a fine art photographer and later transitioned into teaching and managing programs across art, fashion and design. More from WWD Prior to joining JCA, Ginn served as associate pro vice chancellor at Coventry University, where he launched and expanded the university's site in Dagenham, London, to host more than 2,500 students. At the JCA, founded by the famed footwear designer in 2021, Ginn will lead a growing institution that blends fashion design with entrepreneurship across a range of programs. 'The unique selling point of JCA London Fashion Academy is to bridge the gap between industry and education through real-world experience, and our goal is to support students' transition from higher education into entrepreneurship or employment,' Ginn said. 'This approach resonated with me personally and professionally, and as the incoming CEO, I aim to work with students, staff and key stakeholders to meet these exciting challenges in the realization of our strategic plan,' he added. In his role as principal, he will lead the academy into its next phase, guiding its creative mission and expanding its industry partnerships. 'JCA London Fashion Academy represents a truly outstanding proposition and at this pivotal moment for the employability and skills for those in the creative sector, I'm incredibly proud and honored to serve the legacy and vision of Professor Jimmy Choo and his team of directors,' Ginn added. JCA has two campuses, one in Hanover Square in Central London and one at Boston Manor House in Brentford, West London. Last fall, it launched JCA Retail Gallery, an e-commerce and retail platform for students and alumni. Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Fashion Network
07-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Andrew Ginn takes the helm at JCA
The fast-expanding JCA | London Fashion Academy has named Andrew Ginn as its new CEO and principal. He's said to be 'a seasoned leader in creative education and institutional transformation' and JCA said he's been promoted to CEO having recently served as its principal 'at a pivotal time in its evolution as a world-class fashion academy'. Before joining JCA he was associate pro vice-chancellor at Coventry University, where he launched and expanded CU London. Under his leadership, the institution grew to over 2,500 students, 'achieved sector-leading NSS outcomes, shared TEF Gold status, and led the formation of an Institute of Technology". He began his career as a fine art photographer before moving into teaching and managing programmes across art, fashion, and design. He's held 'senior roles across the UK, including leading curriculum and quality initiatives, launching business incubation hubs, and developing award-winning partnerships with universities, accrediting bodies, and industry leaders such as Adobe, Apple, and Creative and Cultural Skills. JCA is an unusual higher education institution with its original campus in the heart of London's Mayfair. It also has a second campus at Boston Manor House and its new JCA Retail Gallery, an e-commerce and retail platform for students and alumni. Founder by Professor Jimmy Choo in 2021, its focus on 'nurturing the next generation of designer-entrepreneurs'. Ginn's job is now to 'lead a growing institution that blends fashion design with entrepreneurship across a range of programmes — from the Foundation Diploma and BA (Hons) degrees, to the MA in Fashion Entrepreneurship in Design & Brand Innovation'.
