Live in Cameroon

After a lot of hard work and dedication from the team at Fundamo, Mobile Money is now live in Cameroon. This is just the start of a major roll-out of Fundamo technology through-out the Africa continent.

It was such a good feeling to receive this picture tonight from the team in Douala. Well done!

Business lounge at OR Tambo with my parents

I am on my way back from Johannesburg with my parents. After attending a conference in the city and meeting some of my clients and partners, I am on my way back to Cape Town. Because, my parents (both well into their 80's) cannot fly on their own, I am taking them back with me. We have just booked in and are now waiting for the call to board.

Wine tasting at Fred

Tonight was again a special wine-tasting. We got together with our Sippers friends and had a brilliant blind tasting. I found that even less expensive wines can be rated high if carefully selected. When we left, we were greeted by this candle next to the front door - amazing.

Sunday lunch with the kids

We were blessed to have all the kids at home today for a great lunch. Annelie cooked a leg of lamb with potatoes and pumpkin. I opened a Zonnebloem Pinotage 1988 and we celebrated family and the privilege to have one another and to feel the love and compassion. Izak taught (or tried to at least) his new skills as a balloon-artist. We enjoyed the food and then watched some Olympics on the television before the kids left.

Dan Carter breakfast

I attended a breakfast arranged by Accenture where the Kiwi flyhalf was present. He was interviewed by Ian Macintosh (ex-Springbok coach). Dan also answered questions from the floor. It was a very enjoyable morning. I was amazed by this young sportstar's professionalism. His parents must definitely be very proud of him.

Just before the Board Meeting

The table is prepared with cookies and water. The agenda is ready and the directors will be here within the next half an hour. This is an important board meeting, but I know that I am well prepared. I have also asked the Lord's blessing on this meeting and am confident that everything will go well - according to His will.

Lunch at Farmstall

On our way back, we had lunch at a farmstall close to Caledon. The food was great (real farm cooking) and we just loved the atmosphere of all kinds of goods stacked every-where.

Poets at Marriane's birthday

I joined Annelie at one of her poet friends, Marriane (in blue at the back) birthday party in George. We traveled to George on the Saturday, attended the party, stayed over in a hotel and then traveled back to Cape Town on the Sunday.

Rep Meeting

I had breakfast with a number of Rep Alumni. Rep is an amazing organisation of Christian businessmen that see the work as a ministry. Rep develops programs that can be applied in business. I have personally seen how God used Rep to speak to individuals and to change their live drastically.

Roof wetting

Good friends of ours, Adrie and Marie invited us to a celebration of their new home. They moved into the newly built dwelling two weeks ago and have now properly settled in. We shared wine, snacks and stories till late at night. We wish them many happy years in their new home.

Sunday Lunch at Eikendal

We celebrated the summer today by having lunch at one of the cellars close to de Wijnlanden: Eikendal. Annelie had the Fish with the local Chardonnay, while I settled for the Pork Schnitzel with the house red. We enjoyed the sun and each other's company.