KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced the appointment of Loay Dajani as the Managing Director for KONE Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (KMTA). With over 25 years of extensive experience and a proven track record of success, Dajani joins KONE from ABB, a pioneering technology leader in electrification and automation,...
Month: <span>July 2024</span>
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Orange becomes Real Madrid’s new official telecommunications partner
Spanish football giant Real Madrid and Orange have entered into a strategic agreement that will see the operator become the club official Telecommunications Partner for the next three seasons. As part of the deal Real and Orange to collaborate on marketing and advertising activities across the club’s channels, in addition to engaging with fans through social...
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Morocco releases jailed journalists and pardons 2,476 convicts
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI ordered on Monday the release of jailed journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raisouni, as part of a pardon benefiting 2,476 convicts, a government source said. “This is a humane gesture on the 25th anniversary of king’s reign, annulling prison sentences, while maintaining the rights of the victims,” the source...
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From Job Seekers to Job Creators: Empowering SA’s youth with the Skills and Expertise essential for a Digital future
2024 has seen South Africa reach several significant milestones on its rich and vibrant journey. Celebrating Youth Month in June of the year that marks 30 years of democracy, citizens also took to the polls for an election that delivered a landmark outcome for the country and its people. In his inauguration speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa...
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OpenAI starts roll out of advanced voice assistant mode for ChatGPT Plus users
OpenAI is starting to roll out an advanced voice mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence startup said on Tuesday in a post on X. The company had delayed the roll-out of the realistic voice conversation experience to July from late-June, saying it needed time to reach its launch standard. The...
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Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio Top the list of biggest online radio station websites
Kagiso Media Broadcasting radio stations, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio top the list of most consumed online radio stations in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. Both Kagiso Media properties are beating radio stations with a national footprint, on the list they’re followed by Metro FM, RSG, Thobela FM, a Limpopo-based radio station and others. “The Interactive...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ethiopia reach deal for $3.4 billion in financing
Ethiopia has secured an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a new financing program worth $3.4 billion, the IMF said on Monday. Ethiopia’s central bank floated the country’s birr currency on Monday, a key step to secure IMF support, and to make progress on a long-delayed debt restructuring. The Horn-of-Africa nation, which is struggling with high...
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Africa – Enriching lives: A Guiding Principle writes Fhulu Badugela
As MultiChoice published its annual ESG report earlier this month, I was struck by the aptness of the term sometimes used in relation to such documents: integrated reporting. Integration is fundamental to any kind of environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact. MultiChoice Group has had three decades to find that particular sweet spot, refining its formula...
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Leading from the heart: Empowering authentic Leadership writes Alvin Govender
An expert on workplace culture and leadership, International Performance Coach: Alvin Govender, discusses the importance of connection and empathy in the fast-paced world of work. Early in life, we learn that any organisation has a hierarchy of sorts. From sports clubs to boardrooms there lie titles within each. From Head-Prefect to Vice-Chairperson, responsibility gets assigned and...
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How to Combat Payroll Fraud—Tips from a Payroll Fraud Specialist
Payroll fraud poses a serious risk to many organisations, yet often goes unnoticed for long periods. In fact, one of the most common ways payroll fraud is uncovered happens when a corrupt payroll administrator takes time off. Soon, the fraud they have been gatekeeping comes to light. This is one of many examples from Yolande...