Source: Reuters. At 0706 GMT, the risk-sensitive rand traded at 17.64 against the dollar, 0.3% weaker than its previous close. The dollar index was last up about 0.15% against a basket of currencies as bets rose of another potential Donald Trump presidency. “The South African rand whipsawed last week as the USD gained across the…
Source: Pexels This resilience persists despite high interest rates and inflation, which are now stabilising. According to the African Development Bank, Africa is projected to have 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, with East Africa anticipated to grow at 5.1% in 2024 and 5.7% in 2025. Kenya has emerged as a standout…
Image source: ximagination – 123RF.com They emphasised that adults continue to hold discussions and make decisions on their behalf without considering their perspectives. The SVRI Forum 24, held from the 21 – 25 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre is the world’s key research conference on violence against women, violence against children, and…
Source: Supplied. Kabelo Makeke, head of personal and private banking at Standard Bank South Africa. Standard Bank analysed data from over 402,000 individuals who receive their salaries on popular payment dates, including mid-month, the 25th, and month-end. The day before payday, 21% had R1,000 or less, while 28% had negative balances or were using overdrafts….
Source: www.unsplash.com Sponsored by the Egg and Broiler Producers of the South African Poultry Association (SAPA), the awards recognised writers, stylists, and digital content creators who promote South African food culture, with a focus on eggs and chicken. The key awards were as follows: Food Writer of the Year: Christi Nortier, with Arina du Plessis…
Police are still investigating the Sunday bombing incident. Zanu-PF Harare deputy chairperson Ephraim Pfundukwa’s house in the capital city was petrol-bombed on Monday by unknown assailants. On Sunday morning, the offices of the ruling party’s Harare chairperson, Godwills Masimirembwa, was also petrol-bombed by unknown suspects. Police are still investigating the Sunday bombing incident. National police…
Photo by Helena Lopes via www.pexels.com An executive summary of the study reveals a promising outlook for South Africa’s on-premise beverage market, particularly in the spirits and cocktails sectors. Despite ongoing economic challenges, including a cost-of-living crisis, South Africans continue to prioritise dining and drinking out, with half of the population visiting on-premise venues weekly….
Emmanuel Ziocha scored the first goal for Dynamos in the fourth minute after Arenel Movers goalkeeper Aaron Ngwenya made a school boy blunder. ARENEL MOVERS. . . . . . . . . . . (0) 1 DYNAMOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)…
The victim sustained head injuries and was ferried to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he died on admission. HARARE man, Takudzwa Gadzira (25) has been arrested for murder after he allegedly fatally stabbed a rival suitor in a scuffle over a girlfriend. Police confirmed the incident which happened in Southlea Park on Saturday and identified…
Keshin Govender is the head of creative and production at Siemens (globally) and concurrently the head of communications for Siemens in sub-Saharan Africa (Image supplied) Led by Keshin Govender, who is the head of creative and production at Siemens (globally) and concurrently the head of communications for Siemens in sub-Saharan Africa, he says their top…
