Push to privatise South Africa’s post office
The opposition Democratic Alliance has warned that government will need to seek private investors for the South African Post Office (SAPO), or risk closing it for good. Source: BusinessTech
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Just when you thought smartwatches couldn’t get any better, along comes the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Series
International technology giant Huawei will soon be unveiling its latest range of smartwatches, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Series. Source: BusinessTech
TymeBank launches health insurance – here’s how much it costs
TymeBank has partnered with National HealthCare Group to launch TymeHealth – an app-based offering that provides medical insurance. Source: BusinessTech
Big language changes planned for schools in South Africa
Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga says her department will move forward with plans to incorporate mother-tongue languages at the country’s schools. Source: BusinessTech
MTN gets green light to offload tower business
The Competition Commission has approved with conditions the acquisition by IHS Towers of 5,713 passive tower infrastructure sites and the associated business operations owned by MTN SA. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa faces risks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: minister
Godongwana noted that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine carries with it significant risks for a world economy that is yet to fully recover from the shock of the Coivd-19 pandemic. Source: BusinessTech
Updated grants system planned for South Africa
Government has begun work on reviewing South Africa’s grants system, says finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Source: BusinessTech
The NWU prepares you for your best career journey
You never know what direction your career will take. It may follow the path you’ve planned or can take an unexpected turn. Source: BusinessTech
Ford and other companies could pull investments from South Africa: finance minister
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa needs to urgently improve its business and service delivery conditions, or risk losing significant business investments. Source: BusinessTech
Problems for South Africa’s state of disaster and new lockdown rules: report
Government could extend the national state of disaster by a further month as it battles to finalise laws to manage the Covid pandemic, BusinessDay reports. Source: BusinessTech