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Avon & Justine hand sanitisers now available as the fight against Covid-19 intensifies
The 70% alcohol sanitisers will be available in the market from R35 (60ml) to R59 (150ml) respectively, as early as May 1, 2020 This follows the call by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Department of Health and Government to start using hand sanitisers and soap to fight this invisible disease that continues to ravage communities […]
Mo-Wash ready to provide ‘water-tight’ case against Covid-19
Yes, it is confirmed mzansi is a water scarce country but that does not stop the likes of budding entrepreneurs Godfrey Sono and Sibusiso Vilakazi to sharpen their minds on how to mitigate water scarcity or gain traction from business opportunities. Both are the founders of Mo-Wash, a mobile hand washing units that entered the […]
Avon Justine Global Foundation pledges millions to GBV organisations amidst lockdown
The initiative is part of Avon’s fight against gender-based violence during the nationwide lockdowns around the world, themed: You are isolated not alone. The Global Peace Index statistics show that that the violence in South Africa is similar to countries at war or in conflict, there were 2 930 women murdered in 2017/2018. Avon Justine […]
Convid-19 claims very first two lives in SA. Edcon could shut doors after 21-day lockdown
The patients are from the Western Cape and both women. This was confirmed by the Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize. The other was 48 and 28 respectively, according to WC Premier Alan Winde, who went on to confirm “the 48-year-old woman’s condition worsened while in ICU, and she passed away this morning [Friday],”he said. “The […]
Pressurised MTN to reduce expensive data
This follows the outcry on the expensive data experienced by millions of its customers and pressure from the policy makers within the industry. In these tough economic conditions, MTN does not want to delay the announcement of these customer-focused solutions. MTN remains in discussion with the Competition Commission, on the options to regulate these elective […]
Vodacom set to reduce expensive data
The Chairperson of the committee, Boyce Maneli, said that the announcement has emboldened the committee on its long-held resolve that the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa should seriously look into the issue of cost-to-communicate in South Africa. “Our argument is that the advent of 4IR [fourth industrial revolution], which has been upon us […]
Illegal Advertising a headache for JPC
More importantly, we want to educate and inform them on the processes and legislation – walking together on this new journey towards creating a clean City. The residents of Johannesburg should understand the impact this has on the economy and the City’s aesthetics. Illegally placed adverts take revenue out of the City and only aim […]
Insurer King Price, Stangen form a strategic partnership
The move allows King Price to achieve its ambition of gaining a running start into the local life insurance market, said chief executive Gideon Galloway. The insurer plans to launch the King Price life brand within the next 12 months, and forecasts that life products will make up half of its revenue within the next […]
Masters student wins 2020 Budget Speech competition
Qeqe who hails from Alice, Eastern Cape outsmarted other 19 students to bag a cool R160 000 in the post graduate category. The (26) told SLM he will use this much needed funds to complete his Masters and pursue other academic studies. Cool, shy but contend said:” Since this was my first entry for this competition […]