'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

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Murree, founded in 1860 to quench the thirst of British soldiers and the colonial community during the Raj, has survived Islamist opposition and strict regulations ...

From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

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Although far from an everyday dish, bear has long been eaten in mountainous villages across Japan.

Festive alcohol spending spikes as South Africans embrace celebrations

Ashley Lechman|Published

Beer stands out as the preferred choice, particularly among men, with 68% of weekly beer consumers identifying as male.

Majority of South Africans embrace AI for holiday planning, Kaspersky survey reveals

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a time when the holiday spirit is complemented by technology, South Africans are turning to AI for help and companionship. Kaspersky’s recent survey reveals vast ...

Pets, pedis and peppermints: When the diva is a donkey

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The donkey pulls the colorful cart of Parpignol, who peddles toys to children in the spectacular street market scene that also literally features a horse-drawn carriage. ...

Citadel. South African Manager Of The Year.

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For a company like Citadel, this commitment to clients and partnerships is not just a strategy; it's a core value.

Watch VideoReconnecting South Africans with Their Unclaimed Dividends: The JSE Claim It Campaign

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In a transformative endeavour to reconnect South Africans with their unclaimed dividends, Claim It, a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Johannesburg Stock ...

Judge upholds Trump's $100k fee to process US tech visas

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The $100,000 application fee announced in September gave companies just 36 hours notice before it went into effect, triggering chaos and confusion over how it would ...

'We are ghosts': Britain's migrant night workers

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In the last decade, Britain's nine-million-strong nighttime workforce has become increasingly reliant on migrants like Cristovao, as the number of UK-born workers ...

Amazon says blocked 1,800 North Koreans from applying for jobs

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The North Koreans typically use " laptop farms" - a computer in the United States operated remotely from outside the country, Amazon's Chief Security Officer said. ...

Trump admin halts US offshore wind projects citing 'national security'

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The Republican president has long expressed opposition to windmills, particularly over their appearance, and his administration has made multiple attempts to limit ...

Sri Lanka cyclone caused $4.1 bn damage: World Bank

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The natural disaster killed more than 640 people, and affected more than 10 percent of Sri Lanka's population. Floods and landslides caused by the cyclone left extensive ...

Billionaire Ellison offers personal guarantee for son's bid for Warner Bros

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Warner Bros last week described the Paramount offer as risky, saying it was backed by " an unknown and opaque revocable trust" and involved " no Ellison family commitment ...

Pick n Pay highlights Cape-based small businesses at festive Market Days

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Pick n Pay’s Market Days are empowering local entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable growth ahead of the festive season. Join the initiative to support ...

We Buy Cars settles complaints, agrees to pay R5.9 million in penalties and consumer redress

Ashley Lechman|Published

We Buy Cars has agreed to settle consumer complaints with a total payout of R5.9 million. This decisive action underscores a renewed focus on consumer rights as ...

South African consumers remain cautiously optimistic despite economic challenges

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa heads towards the festive season, consumers exhibit a blend of cautious optimism and economic anxiety. Explore the latest insights into consumer ...

COSATU raises alarm over potential closure of Mozal, threatens 27,200 jobs in South Africa and Mozambique

Zingiswa Losi|Published

This is something neither nation can afford. With unemployment already dangerously high at 42.4% in South Africa, we must pull out all stops to avert this potential ...

Cape Town's housing crisis meets Airbnb boom

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According to the Inside Airbnb data project, Cape Town counted more than 26,870 listings on the platform.

Festive season cyberattacks offer a warning to businesses and why these trends matter for Q1

Ameera Cassoojee|Published

For organisations closing out the financial year, these seasonal patterns offer early insight into the risks that typically intensify in the first quarter.