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Momentum Metropolitan Volunteerism Report

The Momentum Metropolitan Volunteerism Report: new research unpacks the state of volunteerism in South Africa Volunteerism is much needed beacon of light and positivity in South Africa. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate volunteerism is again thriving in the South African private sector 1,2, with many larger companies…

14 Nov 2022 1PM 15 min

CAREER’S CORNER: Signs You have Picked the Wrong Career - And what to do next

Why It's Easy To Pick The Wrong Career The simple answer is that you don't know what you don't know. Most of us make career decisions using the information we have in front of us, the problem is we never have ALL the information.  So, the sad reality is that…

14 Nov 2022 1PM 18 min

WEALTH CREATION: Ways Ordinary South Africans Can Efficiently Invest.

"The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator." - Ben Graham Everyday something changes, the stock markets may have been stabled yesterday but because of a slight change everything goes up and down, like a roller coaster. This is why, in order to become (or…

14 Nov 2022 1PM 14 min

SARS pays reparations

The SA Revenue Service (SARS) has paid reparations and apologised to all former employees that were affected by the events that unfolded "during the capture of SARS between 2014 and 2018", namely the witch hunt around the now-discredited "rogue unit". The SARS statement follows a Constitutional Court ruling this week…

14 Nov 2022 1PM 10 min

South Africa’s infrastructure quality rated D

Built environment professionals organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has released its '2022 Infrastructure Report Card' (IRC), which gives the country's infrastructure an average rating of D, on a scale of A to E, with A being world-class infrastructure and E being failed or failing infrastructure. The D rating means that the infrastructure is not coping with normal demand and is poorly…

14 Nov 2022 1PM 11 min

This 21-year-old student used NSFAS allowance to create e-hailing app

The 21-year-old software development trainee gave up meals and other necessities to pursue his dream of starting his own e-hailing company, Hike. Lekala was raised in a small town outside of Witbank, Mpumalanga, and despite his underprivileged background, his family fully supported him, and he ended up excelling in school…

10 Nov 2022 1PM 7 min

PIVOT POINT: Fatherhood Is A Leadership Issue - How present fatherhood affect

Why awesome dads often make great leaders It should be no surprise that some of the most important qualities for being an effective dad can be especially useful when leading a team or an organization. During this year’s NBA Finals, we saw leaders on both sides of the court who…

10 Nov 2022 1PM 18 min

Gauteng Global Business Services (GBS) Township Economic Regeneration

Chief Director: Sector and Industry Development Goitsione Tladi talks to us on Kaya Biz

10 Nov 2022 1PM 23 min

Multichoice is Bleeding Premium Subscribers

DStv operator Multichoice has published its interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2022. The group reported group revenue up 7% to R28.65 billion for the period, with operating profits up 6% to R6.2 billion. However, it posted a headline loss of R248 million – loss per share…

10 Nov 2022 1PM 15 min

Civil Servants Give Ramaphosa 7 Days To Respond To Their Demands

The Department of Public Service and Administration moved to pour cold water on threats that the Public Servants' Association (PSA) strike on Thursday would disrupt public services, saying it will be a normal day where government employees are expected to be at their posts during working hours. The PSA, demanding…

10 Nov 2022 1PM 17 min

FNB launches R200m Vumela fund to grow small business

On Tuesday big four bank FNB launched its fourth Vumela fund, worth R200 million, which aims to offer alternate financing to 150 black-owned businesses and create 1 000 jobs. FNB’s Vumela Enterprise Development Fund was established in 2009 by the lender’s commercial banking unit, in partnership with venture capital and…

9 Nov 2022 1PM 10 min

Dulux owner blocked from buying Plascon in SA

The Competition Commission has blocked a deal whereby AkzoNobel, the Dutch group that owns the paint brand Dulux, wanted to buy the owner of its local rival, Plascon, in South Africa. Japanese-controlled Kansai Plascon Africa owns Plascon. On Wednesday, the commission said that the proposed deal would result in a…

9 Nov 2022 1PM 9 min

In conversation with Thebe Investment corporation chair, Nhlanhla Nene

Nhlanhla Nene served as the Minister of Finance of South Africa under President Jacob Zuma from 25 May 2014 until his controversial removal on 9 December 2015, and under President Cyril Ramaphosa from 27 February 2018 until his resignation on 9 October 2018 Mr Nene previously served as the Minister…

9 Nov 2022 1PM 30 min

Standard Bank Thrive Campaign: Customer Experience

The thrive app enables store owners to view supplier invoices and make supplier payments for stock delivery anytime, from anywhere, from their phones! The thrive app is available to download from the Google Play store. This week we will be talking about customer experience on the App.

9 Nov 2022 1PM 15 min

SA Cultural Observatory: Creative Economy Reset Conference

This new report offers insights into the survey carried out by UNCTAD with member States on the creative economy highlighting institutional arrangements and national plans and strategies for 33 countries. The findings show how the creative economy has become a sector of growing social, political, and economic importance. The conference…

9 Nov 2022 1PM 5 min

EKASINOMICS: SA startup Thumela launches last mile deliveries platform

South African startup Thumela has developed a counter-to-counter last-mile logistics solution to help e-commerce businesses and individuals send and collect parcels faster, cheaper, and more conveniently. Launched in May, Thumela transports parcels via trusted and vetted public taxi drivers who travel fixed routes. The logistics startup partners with tuck shops…

9 Nov 2022 1PM 15 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Employers: How to stop a departing employee from poaching

Well-connected employees are often the most important assets for an ambitious business.  However, they also present a challenge if they leave. They can be valuable commodities in the wider market and therefore more susceptible to approaches from competitors.  Alternatively, they might have plans to set up on their own. When…

9 Nov 2022 1PM 15 min

TECH AND INNOVATION: SA energy startup Wetility launched to smooth access

Wetility has developed a suite integrated smart energy solutions designed to provide customers with a personalised 360 experience. We-X is an easy-to-use digital platform that intelligently enables users to stay connected with remote monitoring and instant alerts, while the PACE device is intelligently designed to control the energy flow to…

8 Nov 2022 1PM 8 min

Consumers are taking home 33% less today in real terms than they did in 2016

New data shows that relentless increases in interest rates and inflation are pummeling middle-class South African consumers – who have had no significant increases in take-home pay over the last five years and now rely on unsecured credit to keep their heads above water. This data comes from DebtBusters –…

8 Nov 2022 1PM 17 min

ITS MY HOUSE: Clever, simple ways to use your home to make money

Times are financially tough right now; food and fuel prices are increasing and rising interest rates mean homeowners will be forking out more on their bond repayments. And although many people are trying to make ends meet by taking on side hustles or second jobs, demanding work and family commitments…

8 Nov 2022 1PM 19 min