Community health workers picket outside Labour Court

Community health workers, supported by Nehawu, picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Photo: Silver Sibiya/GroundUp Community health workers picketed outside the Labour Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday where their employment status is being litigated. The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) is seeking to review a bargaining council arbitration award…

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‘Toxic relations hamper nation building’

“Zimbabwe and Africa’s transformation begins with individual change, not just politics,” he said. ZIMBABWEANS need to recognise and address the brokenness, toxicity and division that is hindering nation building, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) chairman Trevor Ncube has said.  AMH are publishers of the weeklies Zimbabwe Independent, The Standard and daily NewsDay, and also own online…

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Cybercrimes Act: What you need to know

Image source: Gleb Shabashnyi – 123RF.com It was the latest example of how cybercrime has become a growing problem for the public and private sectors alike. In fact, data released by cybersecurity firm Check Point shows that there has been a 37% increase in cyber-attacks across Africa over the past 12 months. The scope of…

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Washington Post faces backlash as Bezos ends presidential endorsements to restore trust

Source: www.unsplash.com Bias In an article published on the Post’s website, Bezos, who also founded Amazon, contended that presidential endorsements foster a “perception of bias” and ultimately do not influence election outcomes. “No undecided voters in Pennsylvania are going to say, ‘I’m going with Newspaper A’s endorsement.’ None,” he asserted. Instead, he described the cessation…

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Barry swaps snow for sunshine in Spar’s festive South African ad

The campaign was released by Spar. “As we’ve seen throughout the year, consumers are still very budget-conscious and are looking for the best grocery deals. Delivering value has never been more important, and Spar stores are uniquely positioned to help customers celebrate the festive season while honoring their unique community Christmas traditions, all without breaking…

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Delivering more mobile innovation powerfully on Samsung Foldables

Galaxy AI harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to deliver a personalised, intuitive experience that meets user needs. From optimising daily tasks to enhancing multimedia enjoyment, the integration of Galaxy AI within the new, slimmest and lightest Z series yet, comes with a new wave of conveniences and creature comforts. It also signifies a transformative…

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