Black businesses in America will continue to thrive thanks to this powerhouse partnership. Yesterday, Baker Botts L.L.P. — a leading international tech, energy and life sciences law firm — announced a $10 million strategic collaboration with Official Black Wall Street to provide free legal services and support to the organization’s member businesses over the next...
Day: <span>23 September 2020</span>
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Business Updates: Rand, Markets still under pressure, Trellidor and Attacq property Results
Rand, markets still under pressure after major meltdown The rand has suffered an almighty shock – falling 3% in a single day yesterday. It was trading at R16.82/$ this morning from R16.10 on Friday. Turmoil hit global markets as investors worry about surging Covid-19 daily cases, a possible “mini lockdown” in the UK, and allegations of...
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The Role of SA Banks in Economic Crime Not Yet Clear – Open Secrets
Anti-corruption group Open Secrets said at this stage it’s unclear how deeply some South African banks may be implicated in economic crime. This comes as leaked secret US government documents reveal how major international banks are helping launder money in the illicit economy. The FINCEN files also show more than two-trillion dollars of transactions between...
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World Economic Forum’s Talk-shop Davos summit might not take place next year
The World Economic Forum’s flagship summit in the Swiss ski resort of Davos might just be cancelled in 2021, according to a report from Swissinfo.ch. The four-day conference, which brings together politicians, plutocrats, celebrities and activists, was first expected to be delayed from January 2021 to “early next summer” because of safety threats posed by the...
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You can have everything in life by Mark Sham
There is this quote by Zig Ziglar that says: “You can have everything in life you want, if you just help other people get what they want.” The more I think about this quote, the more I see it to be true. While this year has been tough on us all, it has highlighted the real...
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Facebook’s new Rights Manager tool lets creators protect their photos
Facebook today is introducing a new tool that will allow rights holders to protect and manage their photos across both Facebook and Instagram. With the newly launched “Rights Manager for Images,” Facebook is offering creators and publishers access to content matching technology similar to what it introduced in 2016 to combat stolen videos. The new feature, which...