The coolest smartphone brand in South Africa
The annual Sunday Times Gen Next Survey revealed the smartphones, computing brands, and telecoms companies which the South African youth think are the coolest.
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STA Travel closes down due to coronavirus
STA Travel has closed down, citing the coronavirus pandemic and international travel restrictions caused by the subsequent lockdown.
Rand breaks below R17 vs the dollar
The rand dipped below R17.00 against the dollar on Monday (24August), taking full advantage of the current risk-on environment which is creating an opportunity for emerging markets to gain momentum, said Bianca Botes, executive director at Peregrine Treasury Solutions.
What South Africa gets right and wrong about corruption: public protector
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has spoken out against South Africa’s coronavirus and public sector corruption and the role of the legal system in tackling it.
Parliament warns of another Covid-19 corruption scandal in South Africa
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology has expressed concerns over the delays in the procurement of the laptops for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) qualifying students.
Push for changes at South African schools, as millions head back to class
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) says it has opposed a number of changes at South African schools as millions of students head back to school this week.
How the government crushed a great renewable energy company
Last month, the machinery of the once-blossoming DCD Wind Towers was auctioned off. Here is the story.
Government says it has received more than 10 offers to buy SAA – but there are serious conditions attached
The South African government has received more unsolicited interests from private sector funders, investors and partners for a future restructured South African Airways (SAA) and its subsidiaries.
Coronavirus accelerates South Africa’s NHI plans
There are a lot more positives than negatives that will come out of the coronavirus pandemic – including the introduction of the new National Health Insurance (NHI), says Dr Nicholas Crisp, NHI fund developer and consultant at the Department of Health.
Edcon reaches agreement to sell parts of Edgars to rival
Edcon Holdings has signed a purchase agreement that will see it sell parts of South African clothing chain Edgars to rival Retailability.