Malatsi convened a meeting with senior leaders from both the SABC and Sentech to discuss measures to ensure continued broadcasting services while a long-term solution is sought. The minister is concerned that many households, particularly in rural areas and small towns, rely almost exclusively on SABC services for news, educational content, and entertainment. Malatsi opens…
Source: Reuters. Officials held a ceremony to mark the start of vaccinations at a hospital in the eastern city of Goma, where health workers were first in line to receive the vaccine doses. The Health Ministry warned on Friday that the campaign’s scope would be small due to limited resources. At the moment, 265,000 vaccine…
Image source: Alexander Dummer from Pexels Mining has a very bad reputation. It is often assumed to be one of the worse land uses – destroying and polluting the environment and creating barren, moon-like landscapes. Where mining occurs in areas of high biodiversity, it is considered a serious threat. But in the eastern rainforests of…
“This is part of an initiative to significantly expand access to broadband connectivity to poor South Africans and people living in remote parts of the country,” said Malatsi. Highlighting the economic potential of increased broadband penetration, he cited World Bank research showing that every 10% increase in broadband penetration results in 1.21% GDP growth in…
Source: Pexels This year’s theme, “Thoughtfully Connected,” highlights Yoco’s commitment to providing more than just payment processing, developing an ecosystem that supports every aspect of business management to improve the lives of its customers. The new Yoco App: Your back office, wherever you go Released in August 2024, the reimagined Yoco App allows business owners…
Each year, the creative community from Africa and the Middle East converges in Cape Town to celebrate the region’s most exceptional creative work. The Loeries awards are the pinnacle of recognition for innovative brand communications, showcasing the rich diversity of creative talent in the region. Preetesh Sewraj, Loeries CEO “The 46th Loeries Creative Week in…
Shaune Jordaan, group CEO and founder of Hoorah. Source: Supplied. Full-suite Monks, previously known as Media.Monks, the operating brand of UK-listed S4 Capital is a global digital marketing agency that specialises in creating innovative and personalised brand experiences. With a focus on Al-driven solutions, Monks offers a wide range of services, including creative production, content…
Image source: Vitaliy Vodolazskyy – 123RF.com In a statement issued on Sunday, the department said this significant boost aims to assist companies in distress and prevent employee layoffs amid unstable economic conditions, as revealed by Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth. Ters is an intervention by the department that provides financial assistance to companies in…
Source: © 123rf 123rf Internal communications is a largely under-represented function in businesses, yet arguably one of the most influential and critical for healthy, sustainable growth – not to mention, happiness at work According to McKinsey, productivity increases by 20-25% when employees feel connected within an organisation. Most of the key drivers of growth (collaboration,…
“We look forward to creating meaningful work together,” says Mpume Ngobese, co-MD of Joe Public. “We’re always committed to integration, and developing long-term client relationships.” “The key was finding a creative partner who understand our business. Santam has over the past two years embarked on a bold strategic refresh process, that has seen our company…
