A Mastercard study on consumer spending* has revealed that 68% of South African consumers are shopping more online since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic. Source: BusinessTech
The Department of Higher Education has published the full list of high-demand occupations in South Africa, which includes a deeper assessment of the positions that will likely see a faster and slower recovery from Covid-19. Source: BusinessTech
Black Friday has been expanded to span several weeks by many of South Africa’s most prominent ecommerce retailers. Source: MyBroadband
Data analytics company Lightstone has published data around Black Friday shopping trends in South Africa and what to expect in 2020. Source: BusinessTech
The government has instructed South African schools to give Grade 4 – 9 learners up to 5% extra marks for up to three subjects if this will help them pass the 2020 academic year. Source: BusinessTech
The government has instructed South African schools to give Grade 4 – 9 learners up to 5% extra for up to three subjects if this will help them pass the 2020 academic year. Source: MyBroadband
The South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, in consultation with the Payments Association of South Africa, has issued a warning to consumers regarding the risks of using Instant EFT services. Source: MyBroadband
Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Dr Blade Nzimande says that a number of South African universities have reported better student performance in comparison to previous years. Source: BusinessTech
Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Dr Blade Nzimande says government will further regulate the country’s tuition fees in an effort to make them more affordable. Source: BusinessTech
Food price data over the past three months shows that the average cost of the Household Food Basket has increased by R161,89 or 4,2%,taking the total cost of the basket in November to R4018,22. Source: BusinessTech
