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Disconnect Between Employees & Employers On Future Work Models - How Can Companies Bridge This Gap?

It has been just over 16 months since the first COVID-19 case in South Africa, which catalysed work from home (WFH). This has been more successful than we initially may have envisioned, as a result, is anticipated to cause a massive shift in how we work going into the future,…

2 Aug 2021 10AM 16 min

Careers Corner: How To Have A Successful Side Hustle Part 1

A recent poll conducted by South African eCommerce platform Gumtree has indicated that 31.5% of locals have either started a secondary job on the side or have transformed their side hustle into their main source of income. In addition, the poll discovered that 46% of South Africans are considering an…

2 Aug 2021 10AM 17 min

Wealth Creation

Esther Mukumbo, an investor, and Co-founder Malkia Invest takes us through how she stared investing in the market and retirement planning.

2 Aug 2021 9AM 13 min

Petrol Price To Increase

Motorists will see yet another big increase in the fuel price in August, as a result of rising oil prices, and a softer local currency against the dollar over the last month. The DMRE said that the average Brent Crude oil price increased from $73 to $74 per barrel during…

2 Aug 2021 9AM 6 min

Why Lockdown In Africa Doesn’t Work As A First Covid-19 Pandemic Response

In an African pandemic it is more productive to consider lockdowns, after using other non-medical measures first. Especially in countries with high levels of poverty and corruption, says Prof Nicholas Ngepah, a Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.

2 Aug 2021 9AM 7 min

Bizz Lifestyle/Mental Health Especially For Entrepreneurs In The Creative Industry

Talking Points: Dealing with financial losses and business closures due to the pandemic. What are the next steps? The mental and emotional strain that comes with the constant pivoting due to lockdown regulations. As leaders in agencies, what support is available for us and our employees?

29 Jul 2021 10AM 10 min

SA Potato Industry In Trouble

Potatoes South Africa (PSA) has added its voice to the FairPlay Movement’s after the latter sounded the alarm over the recent lapse of anti-dumping duties, saying it would lead to the loss of jobs and businesses closing in a sector already battered by Covid-19 challenges.

29 Jul 2021 10AM 11 min

Inside Your Pocket: How Black Tax Can Work For You

One of the biggest unspoken burdens young professionals face is that of Black Tax. Not the simplified "I send some money home" rhetoric, but the true essence of having to consider your extended family with every financial decision you make.

29 Jul 2021 10AM 26 min

The Pivot Point

Mary Bomela is a world-class executive who currently holds the role of CEO for Mineworker’s Investment Company (MIC). With over eight years of experience as CEO and sixteen years in senior management roles, Mary has proven herself to be a commercial executive with a reputation of unlocking shareholder value through…

29 Jul 2021 9AM 10 min

Naspers Moving Share Prices

The Chinese government is flexing its muscle against consumer technology companies and South Africans are affected. It started with just Ant Financial, Jack Ma’s company, and now almost all Chinese consumer technology companies are under the scrutiny of the Chinese government including Tencent, a company which is partly owned by…

29 Jul 2021 9AM 9 min

Salaries And Wages In South Africa Are Slowly Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels

The latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) shows that salaries and wages in South Africa are slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels, but the impact of the third wave of Covid-19 is likely to reflect in the data in the coming months. The index for June 2021 recorded a real salary…

29 Jul 2021 9AM 6 min

Ekasinomics: Follow-Up On Imbizo Township Economy

The importance of ownership in rebuilding South Africa’s township economy was a major area of focus at a Black Securities and Investment Professionals’ imbizo, as the country begins its recovery following devastating looting and destruction to property.

28 Jul 2021 10AM 10 min

Capitec Is Hiring

Capitec Bank chief executive officer Gerrie Fourie says the bank aims to fill around 300 positions over the next few months. At a time when many companies are shedding jobs in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and incessant low economic growth, Capitec is making room for more appointments, he…

28 Jul 2021 10AM 10 min

Legally Speaking: Fines And Notices You Will Receive Under South Africa’s New Aarto Driving Laws

The Department of Transport recently announced the phased introduction of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) regulations, including the introduction of a points-based licence demerit system for traffic offences. The first phase launched on 1 July 2021, with the establishment of service outlets – however, the demerit system…

28 Jul 2021 10AM 17 min

Inside Your Business: Business/ Financial Services Providers To Assist Affected Businesses And Consumers

Business/Financial Services Providers To Assist Affected Businesses And Consumers.

28 Jul 2021 9AM 13 min

Unpacking Details Of The Social Relief Of Distress Grant Which Was Extended Until The End Of March 2022

South Africa’s R350 monthly temporary grant for unemployed people will cost the fiscus R27 billion for the next seven months. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni today unpacked details of the Social Relief of Distress Grant which was extended until the end of March 2022.

28 Jul 2021 9AM 8 min

Using YouTube To Grow And Market Your Business

The skills and techniques in producing an appealing content that could benefit the business when released on YouTube as there are more and more videos uploaded on this platform daily.

28 Jul 2021 9AM 9 min

The Treatment Of Looted Goods

Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s statement regarding the treatment of looted goods bears no political, economic, social or moral logic. That perhaps the government has decided to destroy the goods is devoid of any comparator and the circumstances pertinent in South Africa.

27 Jul 2021 10AM 8 min

Flights To Cater For Stranded Mango Passengers

Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair on the new added routs and adding extra flights to cater for stranded Mango passengers after the suspended operations this morning.

27 Jul 2021 10AM 8 min

Property Feature: How To Pay Off Your Home Loan Faster 

The psychology behind appreciating and depreciating assets,  why can you pay off a R500 000 car within 72 months but should pay a R500 000 house in 240 months (20 years)? Why do banks do this?

27 Jul 2021 10AM 27 min