Domestic workers are one of the employments groups that have been hardest hit by the pandemic, and thousands of women still remain unemployed, says president Cyril Ramaphosa. Source: BusinessTech
“I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, I see a big train coming towards us.” Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s risk of credit rating downgrades remains relatively high as seen by a ramp-up in borrowings, with fractured politics pulling in different directions exacerbating the difficulty government has in overcoming structural constraints, says Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop. Source: BusinessTech
Food prices in South Africa are climbing – and households should expect that trend to continue for the rest of the year as rising fuel prices, more incidents of civil unrest, and festive season price hikes kick in. Source: BusinessTech
Discovery Life has published its claims data for the 2020 calendar year, with the Covid-19 pandemic having a significant impact on the group’s South African members. Source: BusinessTech
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is turning to computer algorithms and other advanced technologies to ensure taxpayer compliance. Source: BusinessTech
The Draft Companies Amendment Bill, recently published for public comment, will require companies to disclose the remuneration of all their employees. Source: BusinessTech
A draft proposal to change how public holidays work in South Africa has received backing from the country’s tourism industry, with businesses saying the change will also help bolster the economy. Source: BusinessTech
The Department of Health is working alongside business partners to introduce a number of new incentives to encourage South Africans to vaccinate, including R100 vouchers. Source: BusinessTech
In this episode of Business Talk, Drew says that South Africa needs a cohesive treaty on plastic pollution. Source: BusinessTech
