Tragic Mbare market fire: ZCSMEs and IAPAZ call for immediate action and long-term solutions for MSMEs

The fire which broke out on Tuesday left many small business owners struggling with their wares and goods completely destroyed. In the wake of a devastating fire that swept through Mbare’s informal market, the Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs (ZCSMEs) and the Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ) have extended their deepest sympathy to the…

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Disruptive rains expected to hit parts of KZN

Raindrops 1 minute The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Cooperative Governance says disaster management teams are closely monitoring weather conditions as disruptive rains are expected later today. The warning particularly applies to the districts of Zululand, uThukela, uMzinyathi, uMgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo, and Harry Gwala. Residents are warned that heavy rains could lead to localised flooding and…

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Paddington Station Inc. bags Grand Prix Agency of the Year

Paddington Station Inc. has once again been recognised by its peers for its powerful campaigns in a climate where agency-client relationships are constantly under scrutiny, and brand reputation management and consumer engagement strategies are evolving rapidly. Receiving the Grand Prix Agency of the Year Award at a gala event in Cape Town, Paul Reynell, Paddington…

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Steady population shift to areas around cities

Source: Pexels Hayley Ivins-Downes, managing executive of real estate at Lightstone, a provider of comprehensive data, analytics, and systems on property, automotive, and business assets, stated that an analysis of data from 2013 to 2023 suggested subtle shifts in population, including where new housing stock was being registered with the Deeds Office and in which…

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Makhubele, Nchabeleng to be sworn in as MK Party MPs

File image: Former SARA leader Colleen Makhubele with MK Party leader Jacob Zuma. 1 minute Former South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA) leader Colleen Makhubele and Bapedi Crown Prince Adil Nchabeleng will be sworn in as members of Parliament for uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party on Tuesday next week. The MK Party’s seats in the house became…

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SARB’s halt on SASSA’s gold cards transition sparks uncertainty

File image: SASSA banner. 2 minutes The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) suspension of the process to transition from the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) gold cards to Postbank’s black ones has sparked uncertainty among social grant beneficiaries. The SARB has cited Postbank’s compliance regarding the security systems, limited banking infrastructure and poor communication…

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