The GenNext Survey: South Africa’s youth choose their favourite banks!

Source: Pexels Research indicates that young people aged 15 to 34 account for approximately 34% of South Africa’s population, making their insights vital for businesses aiming to connect with future consumers. With a growing emphasis on experiential spending and brand loyalty among this demographic, their perceptions of financial service providers can greatly influence market trends…

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#SAAutoWeek: DTIC lauds APDP and AIS initiatives

Minister Parks Tau applauded the resillience of the SA auto industry Tau was quick to mention the impact of the Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS), which has disbursed R20.7bn to component manufacturers and OEMs since its inception in 2011. “AIS funding to over 150 projects has resulted in an investment of over R76bn from the 2016/17…

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Mantashe tells China ‘king coal is back’

Gwede Mantashe is saying that coal is making a comeback Mantashe used the opportunity to play both sides of the energy table by outlining the country’s commitment to sustainable coal mining, highlighting the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) project – a holy grail initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions and prolonging the use of…

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Profmed addresses the systemic needs of breast cancer in SA

Source: Pexels According to clinical executive at Profmed, Justine Lacy, while early detection, self-examinations, and treatment remain critical, the broader, systemic issues affecting access to care, cultural awareness, and emotional support demand more attention. “Breast cancer isn’t just about the disease – it’s about disparities in prevention, treatment, and survival, particularly among South African women…

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Salary increase predictions for 2024/2025

Image source: Rabia Elif Aksoy – 123RF.com “There is a glimmer of hope regarding GDP growth and, if we continue on this trajectory, it could mean the brighter future we’ve all been praying for,” says Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of Sara. Salary increases may not be the only consideration…

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