As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to supercharge every aspect of business and society, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. Rather than fearing job displacement, we can harness AI to …
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Electrolux to Divest Its Water Heater Business in South Africa
by Editorby EditorSwedish appliance giant Electrolux announced on Thursday its decision to divest its water heater business in South Africa. The transaction, valued at approximately 1.4 billion crowns ($132.69 million), marks a …
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South Africa Turns to Nuclear Option to Address Power Concerns
by Editorby EditorThe South African government recently unveiled plans to incorporate nuclear energy into its strategy to resolve the nation’s persistent electricity issues. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, emphasized that …
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TymeBank appoints Karl Westvig as new CEO for next era of growth
by Editorby EditorTymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief Executive Officer. The bank’s current CEO, Coenraad Jonker, will turn his full attention to his role as Executive …
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South Africa supports the GirlDontSkipADay initiative to combat period poverty
by Editorby EditorCrown Relocations South Africa, a leading global relocation company, has taken a significant step to ensure that no girl child misses school due to a lack of menstrual hygiene products. …
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South African Factory Activity Contracts Again in June – Absa PMI
by Editorby EditorFactory activity in South Africa continued to decline in June, marking another month of contraction, according to the latest data from the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI, a …
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Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has called on the nation to rally behind the newly appointed cabinet, stressing the importance of unity and collaboration in addressing the country’s economic challenges. …
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SARS, Customs to Implement Import Fees for Small Orders from July 1
by Editorby EditorSARS and the Customs Department of South Africa will introduce import fees for small orders starting July 1. The objective is to simplify the importation process and ensure proper taxation …
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Re-Elected as ANC Strikes Coalition Deal
by Editorby EditorPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has won re-election as the leader of South Africa after the African National Congress (ANC) reached a successful coalition agreement. The announcement of the deal on Wednesday …
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MultiChoice Reports Annual Loss Amid Challenging Market Conditions
by Editorby EditorMultiChoice, Africa’s leading entertainment company, has reported an annual loss for the first time in several years, attributing the downturn to challenging market conditions and increased operational costs. The announcement, …