Empowering working parents is the key to thriving businesses and happier families

Mark Dixono|Published

For many working parents, the struggle to balance career ambitions with family responsibilities remains a daily challenge.

San Miguel’s Coega investment is a game-changer for South Africa’s agro-processing future

Andile April|Published

The investment establishes a lemon processing plant aiming to grind 100,000 tons annually by 2030. The project has created 120 direct jobs and is positioned to boost ...

The transformative year for South African business travel: navigating chaos and innovation

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African business travel saw a robust 17% increase in 2025, the highest growth across the continent.

Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

AFP|Published

Price fluctuations are paralysing the sales of some imported goods, with both sellers and buyers preferring to postpone transactions until the outlook becomes clearer, ...

South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes

AFP|Published

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested in August and is under investigation for alleged stock manipulation and receiving gifts ...

Bleak New Year for Transalloys as job cuts loom at South Africa's last manganese smelter

Ashley Lechman|Published

This New Year, Transalloys stands at a crossroads, with the looming threat of job losses highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable solution within South Africa's ...

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

AFP|Published

The 44-year-old entertainer joins a select club that includes her husband, rapper Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna, according to the ...

Navigating festive finances: how to avoid a new year debt crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

According to René Moonsamy, chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association, January and February see a significant spike in debt counselling enquiries ...

Former Bloemfontein taxi driver Sandile Sitsholwana named Shoprite’s truck driver of the year

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Sandile Sitsholwana's journey from taxi driver to Shoprite's 2025 Driver of the Year not only enhances his future but also inspires aspiring drivers, ...

The digital shift transforming South African retail

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In an era where digital presence defines retail success, South Africa witnesses a seismic shift reshaping how and why consumers engage with the marketplace. Understanding ...

Upstart gangsters shake Japan's yakuza

AFP|Published

Yakuza have long occupied a particular place in Japanese society. Technically not illegal, each group even has its own official headquarters.

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

AFP|Published

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

AFP|Published

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

AFP|Published

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. ...

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

AFP|Published

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

AFP|Published

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'

AFP|Published

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

AFP|Published

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 ...