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Source: Unsplash Additional funding for school infrastructure was confirmed but provided no further financial support for teachers’ salaries. Maynier welcomed the commitment to improving educational facilities, but he voiced disappointment over the lack of funding for crucial teaching staff and reiterated his department’s intent to engage further with the National Treasury to address this shortfall….

Image supplied The store is part of Starbucks South Africa’s ongoing mission to make it even easier for local coffee lovers to access the distinctive Starbucks’ experience. Operated under licence by Rand Capital Coffee, the Bayside Mall store offers the full Starbucks menu, including iconic beverages like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and upcoming favourites like…

Source: © Facebook Facebook The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has exited South Africa’s Mail & Guardian The New York-based not-for-profit investment fund sold its majority shareholding in M&G to minority shareholder and former CEO Hoosain Karjieker and director Thembisa Fakude. Harlan Mandel, MDIF CEO says that although they are sad to be exiting such…

Source: www.unsplash.com This was just over four percentage points (pp) ahead of forecast owing to stronger-than-expected digital growth and the relatively weak comparable results for 2023. The latest figures now provide a picture for the first half of the year, showing adspend increased 13.5% to £19.6bn in H1. AA/Warc has upgraded its forecasts for 2024,…

Source: © Netwerk24 Netwerk24 Media24 is initiating the next phase of fully transitioning its news operations for an overwhelmingly digital media landscape The transaction with Novus Holdings will be implemented today, 31 October. EXCLUSIVE: Razor PR’s Kalay Maistry: Why the crisis in South African media should concern PR Pros 23 Sep 2024 Final print dates The final…

Source: www.unsplash.com A shift These findings, revealed in The Communicator Awards Scope of Work report, underscore a shift towards more specialised roles designed to integrate AI into everyday operations. New positions like AI manager, AI prompt writer, AI creative director, AI integration specialist, and unreal engine artist are emerging as essential in reshaping creative processes…

Sizwe Nxedlana, CEO of FNB Private Segment, Sean Summers, Pick n Pay CEO and Pieter Woodhatch, Pieter Woodhatch, eBucks Rewards CEO. Image supplied This comes off the back of the success of the recent 99c bread rewards. As of 1 November, qualifying FNB Private Banking eBucks customers (FNB Private Clients, Private Wealth together with RMB…

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com This renewed economic optimism stems largely from improved power supply, regulatory reform, and stronger investor confidence following the GNU’s formation. However, the Minerals Council has cautioned that, while a stronger economy is encouraging, sustained growth above 2% is essential for…

Source: Supplied. Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager’s new head of hedge funds, Lethu Zulu. He is returning to Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager, having previously worked with the firm from February 2016 to November 2021. Zulu brings an impressive track record and deep expertise to his new position. He previously served as portfolio manager of global and specialist portfolios…

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…