Source: News24 Shoprite has decided not to reopen six of the 231 stores that have been “significantly” damaged during the civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in July. Some 83 stores remained closed, with 47 of these stores “significantly...
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South Africa’s economic growth at 1.2%
By Prinesha Naidoo for Bloomberg South Africa’s recovery from a coronavirus-induced contraction quickened in the second quarter as restrictions to contain the pandemic were eased. Gross domestic product expanded 1.2% in the three months through June from a revised 1%...
Bidvest reports record trading profit
By Penelope Mashego for News24 Bidvest said the demand for its products and services began normalising towards the tail end of the reporting period. Industrial giant Bidvest has reported its highest-ever trading profit in its automotive, branded products, commercial...
10 steps before considering dismissal for vaccine refusal
Source: MyBroadband Here are 10 steps before considering dismissing an employee for refusing to take the Covid-19 vaccine: 1. Perform a Covid-19 risk assessment This will determine whether a mandatory vaccination policy is necessary and to identify employees who work...
Home Affairs to launch new online booking system
By Myles Illidge for MyBroadband The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced a new appointment system to combat corruption and long queues at its offices. The new appointment system will be linked to the national population register, allowing individuals to use...
Windows 11 launches on 5 October
Source: CNN Microsoft is rolling out its newest operating system, Windows 11, earlier than expected for some PC users. Starting October 5, the company will begin a “phased and measured” approach to the free upgrades, in which newer devices will be given...
Impaq launches new online school
South Africa’s biggest and most trusted homeschooling provider, Impaq, is launching a new online school at a time when demand for distance education continues to grow rapidly. For 20 years, Impaq (which forms part of the Optimi Group) has been a leader in structured...
Icasa to take back Covid-19 emergency spectrum
Source: Tech Financials South Africa’s operators to give back temporary radio frequency spectrum assignments. ICASA, the country’s communications watchdog, said today that it has resolved that the temporary radio frequency spectrum assigned to licensees will now have...
Eskom records net loss of R18.9bn
By Gaye Davis for EWN Eskom has recorded a net loss after tax of close to R19- billion. CEO André de Ruyter released the annual results for the year ending March 2021 virtually on Tuesday afternoon. De Ruyter has also outlined the power utility’s highs and lows....
How Sasria will pay unrest claims
By Khulekani Magubane for News24 As the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) works through claims in the wake of violent unrest and looting in July, any allocations beyond the R3.9 billion it got in July will be outlined in Finance Minister Enoch...
BIC commits to improving education in South Africa
Stemming from BIC’s commitment to improve learning conditions for students worldwide, and its continued contribution to education in South Africa, the company conducted a nation-wide study which aimed to identify the key challenges and opportunities faced by educators...
Chairman’s letter – August 2021
shop-sa, in conjunction with My Office, will be hosting a digital trade show on Wednesday 1 September 2021. The trade show will be live from 10:00 on 1 September 2021. You can join by clicking HERE! shop-sa Expo line-up: 10:00 – Welcome and opening of the show...
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