The perfect Johannesburg development for raising a family
The Aura is an exciting new Reeflords development which is perfect for families with children of all ages. Source: BusinessTech
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NBCube’s Hybrid backup technology lowers risk and leverages cloud scale to massively improve availability
Small businesses accounted for 22% of South Africa’s turnover in the 2019 financial year, according to Stats SA. Small businesses need solutions that make sense for their unique context. Source: MyBroadband
Netflix invests R14 million to fund ‘micro’ movies in South Africa
Netflix and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) have announced a new partnership aimed at funding the production of South African “micro-budget” feature films. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s third Covid-19 wave could hit earlier than expected: expert
A combination of relaxed regulations which allow for gathering and the Easter holiday period could push South Africa’s third Covid-19 wave further, says professor Alex van den Heever, chair of social security systems administration and management studies at Wits University. Source: BusinessTech
Netflix invests R14 million to fund South African movies
Netflix and the National Film and Video Foundation have announced a R28-million partnership to fund the production of South African “micro-budget” feature films. Source: MyBroadband
Why South Africa should look at new national number plates for cars
South Africa should look at the introduction of national number plates to help clamp down on corruption and provide assistance in tracking criminals, says Zurika Louw, chief executive of the South African Number Plate Association. Source: BusinessTech
Government spending is too high for South Africa’s tax base – and the problem is not going away: Treasury
Government spending is too high for the tax base – and this gap has likely increased as a result of the 2020 recession, National Treasury said its annual performance plan published on Wednesday (17 March). Source: BusinessTech
Load-shedding to be suspended for Zulu King’s memorial service
Eskom has announced it will completely suspend load-shedding for four hours on Thursday in order for South Africans to bear witness to the memorial service of King Goodwill Zwelithini. Source: MyBroadband
Food prices in South Africa – these items have become more expensive over the last 6 months
The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity research group (PMBEJD) has published its latest Household Affordability Index, detailing price changes for basic and essential food items across South Africa. Source: BusinessTech
Ireland stops visa-free travel for South Africans ‘indefinitely’
The Irish government has extended its visa-free travel ban for South Africa and some South American countries due to concerns around Coivd-19. Source: BusinessTech