Second-quarter GDP data will be released on Tuesday, and analysts polled by Reuters are forecasting a quarter-on-quarter contraction of well over 40%. JOHANNESBURG – The South African rand fell on Monday, as investors dumped the currency a day before gross domestic product data expected to show a massive contraction during the country’s strict coronavirus lockdown. […]
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It seems spring has finally sprung with sunny conditions expected across the country on Tuesday. JOHANNESBURG – Sunny and warm weather conditions can be expected throughout the country on Tuesday. GAUTENG: Pretoria can expect a high of 27°C, while Johannesburg will experience a maximum of 24°C. Gauteng Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 8.9.2020 pic.twitter.com/35A2effqpw — SA […]
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It’s alleged that the boys, between 10 and 13, raped the child in an informal settlement on Friday. JOHANNESBURG – Four boys have been taken in for detention at the Walter Sisulu Youth Centre after allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in Muldersdrift. It’s alleged that the boys, between 10 and 13, raped the child in […]
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“The birds they sang, at the break of day. Start again, I heard them say. Don’t dwell on what has passed away.” Leonard Cohen, Anthem. Spring is in the air, a season of new beginnings. For many executives it might be a good time to start afresh, to review your goals and to map out […]
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COVID 19 has unearthed massive inequalities within our societies and brought to glaring light the unique burdens which women carry the world over. Graça Machel and Melinda Gates joined Africa.com to discuss their policy recommendations in regards to women during the pandemic. Both of these women are strong advocates for women’s issues. And both have […]
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South Africans didn’t just spend their lockdown baking banana bread and making sourdough. They also took the opportunity to do renovations at their homes, with the hardware industry reporting an unexpected boom in home upgrades, repairs and extensions. But if you’ve recently renovated your home, it’s critical that you revisit your insurance policies to make […]
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The marketing of alcohol brands has had to adapt significantly during the COVID-19 lockdown and the subsequent bans on alcohol sales, with a renewed focus on ensuring the creation of an alcohol-safe South Africa. Distell has collaborated with Diageo SA to promote synergy between players and constructively promote the growing trend of moderation, the responsible […]
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A new survey by the South African SME Finance Association (SASFA) shows that despite the help offered by government and the private sector, only a fraction of businesses had any support. Only 47% of business owners applied for relief from government or financial institutions, because many did not believe they would qualify. Even amongst the […]
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It is not only technological enhancements in companies’ production that can make the bottom line better. Taking a look at the internal processes, there is also a lot of time to collect and save money. Here are five tech trends that give back to your company’s finances. Employees are constantly becoming more and more open […]
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Just nine months after launching to market, 63% of The Harri, a new 48-unit apartment block and mixed-use property development going up at 75 Harrington Street in Cape Town’s East City Precinct, has sold off-plan. Only 16 of 42 studio apartments remain unsold, while just two of the six loft apartments are still on the […]
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