BUSINESS
In Soweto, some of the emerging enterprises had to either close shop or send home their staff, as they could not operate- which means no income at the end of the month for some. As a result they lose thousands of rand because they rely on electricity to be productive. Asked what measures have been […]
My earlier intentions to step down were curtailed by Barclays PLC’s 2016 decision to sell down their controlling stake, a unique set of circumstances that required continuity. So with my coming 60th birthday I have made the decision to leave the position open for a new Chief Executive to lead the Group on the next […]
Last month the two parties agreed to set up a working committee to deal with wage discrepancies and shifts patterns at Comair after reaching a deal to avert a strike under the mediation of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). On Friday, Comair executive director for the Airline Division Wrenelle Stander said Numsa’s claim […]
This narrative is supported by an overwhelming numbers that improved the GDP of eThekweni and KwaZulu-Natal, in last week’s ANC’s 107 Celebration and Manifesto launch, respectively. The iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium was packed to raptures by supporters and comrades from all corners of mzansi, resplendent in their party’s Green and Black regalia. Yes, struggles songs […]
The multi-billionaire was a guest on the Chairman’s Conversation, an annual event hosted by the radio station’s founder Given Mkhari. Rupert, who is chair of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company Richemont as well as of South African-based company Remgro, faced tough questions from the Johannesburg crowd following a two-hour one-on-one conversation with Mkhari in which he […]
Started by the omnipotent Sally J’Arlette-Joy, who introduced handful media to her latest franchise in Houghton (Isle of Houghton) recently, by affording them to a tasting session, Sally spoke on the beginnings of the company and how she still keeps the wheel grinding after years in the food and hospitality industry that’s forever evolving. We […]
Last night in South Africa IQOS was officially unveiled by the parent company Phillip Morris International that was also beamed to other international cities. Innovative and described by scientists as ‘technologically advanced heat-not-burn alternative to cigarettes and offers a cleaner way of enjoying real tobacco with no smoke, no ash and less smell’ it […]
In the series, the former Kaizer Chiefs centre-back, who happens to be a Jawitz Properties client -tackles the emotionally-compelling story of ‘what makes a house a home?’ With omnipresent celebrity, the bespectacled Masego “Maps” Maponyane present at the Milkbar restaurant venue, the man fondly referred to in local footballing circles as, “Rhoo” diverted from his speech by acknowledging the presence of the […]
Scheduled for December 4 2018, the Chairman’s Conversation affords influential figures in SA to chart ways on business, economy, investment and global business opportunities, etc. A philanthropist Dr Rupert, whom some have identified as controversial for having carved a soft spot for both political and trade unions, is the founder and chairman of Richemont, a […]
Paul O’Flaherty, who has previously served as CFO at Eskom and CEO of ArcelorMittal SA, replaces Charles Russon, as the head of engineering services and also join the executive committee. This was confirmed by the company as part of executive restructuring. O’Flaherty will oversee Absa’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB). He was chosen to spearhead […]