Makokoba ecstatic with new book Aziwelanga Phansi

MAKOKOBA-BASED author in Bulawayo, Welshman Dube A MAKOKOBA-BASED author in Bulawayo, Welshman Dube, has penned a 140-page novel titled, Aziwelanga Phansi, which tackles many issues. The novel, published on September 27 in IsiNdebele, is written in prose form and tackles contemporary issues in the society. Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, Dube said the book…

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Heinz faces backlash for racially controversial ads

The first controversy erupted with the company’s Family Portraits campaign, displayed in London tube stations. The ad conceptualised by VML depicted a Black bride sitting with her White husband and his family, but noticeably excluded her father. Many viewers, particularly on social media, condemned the portrayal, saying it reinforced the negative stereotype of absent Black…

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Green Building Convention targets Net Zero Today, Climate Positive Tomorrow

Source: Supplied. Green Building Council South Africa’s (GBCSA) 17th Green Building Convention takes place from Tuesday, 5 November to Thursday, 7 November 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, where significant role players in sustainability in the built environment will celebrate forward-thinking action while acknowledging the huge task that lies ahead, the…

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CompCare’s giant leap into instant next-day cover

Source: Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare. Tailored for the digitally savvy, these options harness cutting-edge technology to transform healthcare, streamline processes and enhance efficiency, fundamentally redefining member interactions and enriching healthcare delivery. “We’ve flipped the script on traditional medical aids,” comments Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare. “Think…

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Is the sugar industry lying to us?

Source: Pexels Titled Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?, this episode critically examines the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary beverages, introduced to reduce sugar consumption and improve public health. The panel of experts explores whether the sugar industry has been truthful about its claims concerning the levy’s impact on jobs and the economy,…

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Raymeg launches rabbit sausages

RAYMEG Consultants Private Limited (Raymeg) RAYMEG Consultants Private Limited (Raymeg) has launched rabbit sausages, marking yet another groundbreaking milestone for Zimbabwe’s rabbit industry.  “This innovative product follows the successful introduction of Raymeg’ rabbit polony, rabbit burgers, and rabbit pies, as we continue to lead in adding value to the rabbit meat industry in Zimbabwe,” said…

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Shoprite publishes South African Food Security Index 2024

Image supplied The Index evaluates four dimensions of food security, namely availability, access, utilisation and overall stability, from 2012 to 2023, and creates a baseline to measure food security in South Africa yearly using publicly available and annually updated data. While South Africa peaked at 64.9 on the Index in 2019, this number dropped to…

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CIO faces kidnap charges

Cleopas Charuka (34) appeared Tuesday before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded him to on November 11 on US$200 bail. A MEMBER of the Central Intelligence Organisation has appeared at the Harare Magistrates Courts facing kidnapping and armed robbery charges. Cleopas Charuka (34) appeared Tuesday before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded him to on…

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