It's been just over a year since South Africa went into lockdown. At the time, there was still hope that the country could isolate and contain the disease, allowing economic activity to continue as normal. Few could've forecast the toll the following months would take on our lives and livelihoods...
Philani Sangweni, Issued by Irvine Partners 2 days ago
Health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has announced that the second phase of the country's vaccination will begin on 17 May, as millions of doses of vaccine are set to land on South African shores over the next few weeks...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must be seen as a pillar of the broader development integration agenda, said deputy minister of trade, industry and competition Fikile Majola...
Although the economy seems to be coming out of the doldrums, life is still tough out there and many people have lost their livelihoods, if not their lives, as a result of Covid-19...
Bryan Habana 2 days ago
Entries are open for the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2021, with this year's ceremony including a series of Global Awards for the first time...
The persistent nature of Covid-19's disruption on the manufacturing industry highlights a need, and an opportunity, to rethink business operations to be more adaptable to market dynamics.
Robin Fisher 2 days ago
Serviced office space provider The Business Exchange (TBE), in partnership with Maxcity Properties, has launched an exciting new opportunity, offering investors the unique chance to own offshore property in Mauritius...
Issued by Irvine Partners 2 days ago
Based on the results of the survey, it would seem that whether they are setting sail or staying on dry land, a significant portion of South Africans intend to keep their holidays local for the time being...
Moffie has a big weekend coming up: producer Jack Sidey is nominated for an Outstanding Debut Bafta (British Academy Film Awards) and the critically acclaimed war movie is being released in the USA at select cinemas and streaming platforms by IFC Films...
Issued by Showmax 2 days ago
David Alexander, newly appointed chair of Music Publishing Association of South Africa, shares insights on how to revolutionise the business of publishing....
Evan-Lee Courie 2 days ago
Thirst Bar Services, in partnership with leading Johannesburg restaurants Gemelli, Mesh and Greenhouse, have launched Gin Your Garden, a unique home entertainment experience like no other...
Issued by Thirst Bar Services 2 days ago
Kenya has started the first phase of its Covid-19 vaccination strategy. This was made possible by the delivery of just over one million AstraZeneca vaccines that arrived in two batches...
Catherine Kyobutungi 2 days ago
Transformation in the aviation sector remains a challenge, with the 2020/21 financial year aviation statistics showing that no meaningful progress has been made in terms of transformation, particularly for previously disadvantaged individuals...
White Star's Shay'na ngeWhite Star (Shine with White Star) 2021 campaign kicks off in April and promises to continue to lend much-needed support to local artists...
Issued by OnPoint PR 2 days ago
Companies in business rescue have plenty of worries to preoccupy them but legal challenges over retrenchments are not usually at the top of the list...
Government's renewed vigour to eliminate illegal tobacco imports and exports will be demonstrated on Friday when a multi-department operation will see 12 million cigarettes being destroyed...
A new light oil resource with a size estimated between 200- and 250-million barrels of oil has been discovered in Block 15/06 offshore of Angola...
Merchant Capital's collection data suggests early signs of recovery in several key categories...
Domestic and regional tourism is the light at the end of the tunnel, that holy grail that governments, tourism industries and stakeholders hope will ensure the sector's survival until international travel resumes...
Jenna Berndt 3 days ago
The people have spoken, and Tiger Wheel & Tyre has once again been awarded top spot in the Best of Zululand Readers' Choice Awards...
Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre 3 days ago
There have been rapid changes in the recent video viewing landscape exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak and the resultant accelerated changes in access to alternate video services and data...
With more people choosing online as their preferred shopping channel, now would be the right time for the e-commerce sector to adopt telematics technology...
Justin Manson 3 days ago
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the enormous stress and burden placed on South Africa's medical professionals have dramatically strengthened the North-West University's case for a medical school in North West...
Issued by North-West University (NWU) 3 days ago
Absa has launched a cloud incubator initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance its cloud computing skills across its operations in Africa...
Thirst Bar Services have partnered with Inverroche to launch The Inverroche Gin School, an interactive and fun gin masterclass...
Issued by Thirst Bar Services 3 days ago
In a business landscape that has undergone a major metamorphosis, the role of communications has become critical...
Jacki McEwen-Powell 3 days ago
FoxP2 has brought Sello Leshop into its fold as strategic planning director effective from 1 April...
Issued by Dentsu 3 days ago
We continue with the first quarter 2021 results of our FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey, which surveys a sample of commercial property brokers in the six major metros of South Africa...
John Loos 3 days ago
The strong consensus of opinion in the scientific community is that the climate is changing, and global temperatures are rising...
Lisa Pines 3 days ago
Inequalities in South Africa's healthcare system have been brought into sharper focus by the Covid-19 pandemic...
While many employers and employees are fast adapting to an anywhere, always-on workplace, they remain bound by labour laws relating to reasonable regulation of working hours and annual leave...
Melissa Cogger and Leila de Saude 3 days ago
Ongoing student protests in South Africa have once again highlighted various problems with higher education funding. They boil down to challenges of affordability and sustainability...
Gerald Wangenge-Ouma 7 Apr 2021
The meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) industry was particularly hard hit by the pandemic. The big question is: What will the future of events look like?
Nicci Botha 7 Apr 2021
Colleen Lategan, Assistant F&B Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront to shares new trends that are emerging as South Africans get interested in once again hosting and attending events.
Colleen Lategan 7 Apr 2021
Tiger Wheel & Tyre recently launched its incredible new promotion where customers have the opportunity to cash in on their share of R1m in premium wheels and tyres...
Issued by Tiger Wheel & Tyre 7 Apr 2021
Mahlaba's in this role encompasses the AppCentrix Public Sector Go-To-Market strategy, supporting customers and partners in the government space...
Uber's long-term partnership with Mastercard continues to grow with a new strategic initiative focusing on digital payments and advancing financial inclusions which will be facilitated by Mastercard across the Middle East and Africa (MEA)...
Issued by Uber 7 Apr 2021
The newly launched Kwikmart app provides a sales platform for local food businesses, whilst serving up consumers more wholesome and healthier choices...
At home, online and ready to engage - this is the consumer in the new normal. During their prolonged time at home, consumers have become more willing and able to use digital methods of engagement...
Ntombi Mhangwani 7 Apr 2021
Looking to help curb the number of GBV cases and assist those at risk, Thabo Nonkenge and his business partners have developed SOSS...
Sindy Peters 7 Apr 2021
Private Property's innovative Sherlock Homes competition is well underway, with thousands of people joining in the hunt every week...
Issued by Private Property South Africa 7 Apr 2021