Activists from the Vaal region protested outside the Department of Mineral Resources in Pretoria against Glubay’s proposed mine. Residents are concerned about water, soil and air pollution from the proposed mine. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp Residents of communities near a proposed coal mining project in the Vaal region say they fear that their entire…
Source: © 123rf 123rf there is cautious optimism on the country’s economic trajectory on the eve of the MTBPS This year the MTBPS comes amidst decreasing inflation, which is still high, but gradually lower interest rates, a strengthened rand and other recent shifts in fiscal strategy, driven by ongoing reforms and an improved political landscape,…
Source: Google.org The new funding initiative aims to equip workers with foundational AI and cybersecurity skills, educate teenagers about safe AI usage, and support nonprofit leaders and public sector officials in developing AI capabilities. South African institutions are set to benefit significantly, with Nelson Mandela University among the recipients of the Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars programme,…
Source: Unsplash This follows president Ramaphosa’s recent announcement that government is considering the introduction of incentives to encourage South Africans to switch to EVs. SA mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry 18 Oct 2024 “We hope that minister Godongwana provides more detail on these incentives in his MTBPS, and that these include tax rebates…
Rihanna was interviewed by kid influencer. Source: Puma In a press conference that turned traditional marketing on its head, Rihanna invited a panel of kid social media influencers to lead the conversation. This unique format not only brought an authentic, fun vibe to the event but also showcased her commitment to family and inclusivity. As…
Up&Up Group has acquired a strategic stake in 2Stories. Pictured: 2Stories co-CEOs Joanne Hope and Anelde Greeff (image supplied) This is the independent, locally owned Up&Up Group’s first acquisition following the announcement of its formation, made up of agencies M&C Saatchi Abel, Levergy, Connect, Razor, Black & White, and Dalmatian. Up&Up Group chief executive officer…
Zimbabwe’s overall governance score has improved over the last decade, but has deteriorated over the most recent five years. ZIMBABWE’S performance in governance issues has declined to alarming levels while government has been flagged for failing to provide jobs for its general citizenry, latest reports published recently have revealed. According to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation,…
The last team from Kwekwe to play in the topflight were the now-defunct Lancashire Steel. KWEKWE United are two games away from ending the “City of Gold’s” wait for Premier Soccer League football. The last team from Kwekwe to play in the topflight were the now-defunct Lancashire Steel. Since Lancashire Steel Football Club were relegated…
This comes as Zimbabwe last week held the Anti-Sanctions Day with other Sadc countries to demand the lifting of sanctions on the country. ZIMBABWE is among other developing countries whose people will remain second-class citizens as America intensifies economic sanctions, Palestine ambassador to Zimbabwe Tamer Almassri has said. This comes as Zimbabwe last week held…
RROZ chief executive officer Anthony Rimau (left) and Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property chief registrar Willie Mushayi THE Reprographic Rights Organisation of Zimbabwe (RROZ) was officially licensed as a Collective Management Organisation (CMO) for the book industry by the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs ministry, represented by Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property chief registrar Willie…
