Government has welcomed the announcement by the South African Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 8%. The drop means the prime lending rate will also drop to 11.50%. Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, said the cut will come as a relief for cash strapped...
Day: <span>20 September 2024</span>
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces Finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announced the finalists for the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, set to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, honour the impact of women entrepreneurs in driving innovation, promoting gender equality, and contributing to...
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OPINION | Trauma and Triggers Between Nine to Five writes Alvin Govender
The past few years have seen a massive turnaround in the awareness of mental health conditions and how they affect us in the workplace. Phrases like trigger warning, PTSD, and workplace toxicity are becoming commonplace and a wider acceptance of the importance of nurturing mental health has been found. The key to building positive and inclusive workspaces that feed resilient...
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Standard Bank one of the world’s ‘best companies’ says Time Magazine
Standard Bank Group has received kudos from two renowned American magazines for its performance and culture, it announced in a media statement on Tuesday. TIME Magazine recognised South Africa’s largest bank by assets as one of its world’s best companies, while it was named as one of Newsweek’s world’s most trustworthy companies. “These accolades from...
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The costs of cyberattacks: How one breach can sink a business
In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. Kaspersky dives into the impact of cyberattacks on business and reveals the key losses that an unprotected business can suffer....