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Queensland government facing 'thousands' of potential compo claims after vaccines ruling

A state government could be up for millions in compensation after a court ruled its Covid vaccine mandates were 'unlawful' with a mining billionaire ready to back more legal action by those sacked.


Pay-gap disclosure: Old Mutual’s annual minimum salary is R180,000, CEO takes home R32.3-million

Old Mutual raises minimum salary to R180,000 a year, proudly claiming to bridge the wage gap in the financial services sector, with chairman Trevor Manuel hailing the move as a step towards fairer pay practices.


The Rand Show is the perfect family-friendly outing this Easter

There is something for everyone to enjoy in Johannesburg this Easter weekend.


This Experimental Suzuki GSX-R1000R Will Run At The Suzuka 8 Hours

From fuel tank to fairings, it's full of new sustainable bits that Team Suzuki CN Challenge is testing.


Choosing to serve at boardroom frontiers

Aspiring leaders should seize the opportunity to develop their boardroom capital and become catalysts for positive change in the organisations where they serve.


Chevrolet Equinox Plus Is A PHEV That's Probably Headed To The U.S.

Chevrolet's forthcoming PHEV crossover will use a battery made by BYD.


Agribusiness confidence static at below 50 points in the first quarter

This first quarter reading was below the neutral 50-point mark, implying agribusinesses remained downbeat about business conditions.


Energy crisis a key election topic in 2024 compared to 2019

In the 2019 elections the three parties that received the highest number of votes devoted on average two pages to energy in manifestos.


Here Are 5 Reasons Why the HONOR Magic6 Pro is The Ideal Travel Companion

Long weekends and school holidays call for a little travelling to enjoy the sights and sounds SA has to offer – but is your smartphone the perfect travel sidekick?


Eskom worker fired for using his phone at power station

Judge Tlhotlhalemaje said Nhlapo had only himself to blame for the situation he was in.


Amazon invests an additional $2.75 billion into AI company Anthropic

Amazon will maintain a minority stake in Anthropic. View on euronews


Volvo’s Last Diesel Car Is Headed Straight To A Museum

Volvo just hit a major milestone on its path to electric-only sales by 2030.


Boris Johnson's former ethics adviser Lord Geidt is reprimanded for breaking conduct rules after lobbying the MoD for satellite firm

The event in May 2021 took place while he was Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests and just days before his report was published into the controversial redecoration of the Downing Street flat.


Sorry Elon, Grok is not open source AI. Here’s why, according to the creator of the definition

AI companies that claim they are open source, such as Musk’s latest AI venture, open source the weights but not the data they are trained on nor the training process. View on euronews


Experts slash economic growth for Germany

Five of Germany's economic research institutes slash Germany's GDP outlook, citing low domestic demand, and high gas and electricity prices hitting exports. View on euronews


The Polestar 4 Aims To Be A $54,900 Electric Comeback Machine

The Polestar 4 could be a game-changer for the Swedish brand but remember that performance doesn't come cheap.


The AI goldrush: Silicon Valley is dishing out million-dollar salaries to engineers who are literate in new tech - with average wages $100,000 higher than non-AI engineer jobs

AI startups desperately need experienced engineers and are drawing from an extremely small talent pool. Offers nearing a million dollars aren't uncommon.


Educor group surprised by Higher Education’s deregistration

According to the department, the decision came after Educor and its colleges had not issued audited financial statements to the government, including tax clearance certificates since 2020.


CATL Could Be Tesla's Secret Weapon For Its $25,000 EV

"Westernization" of Chinese battery tech is one way foreign battery companies can still cash in on America's new appetite for cheap EVs


Woman, 19, issues Airbnb warning after driving 10 hours for a vacation - only to be told she wouldn't be able to check into her accommodation because she was 'too YOUNG'

Kinley Siepert, 19, has issued a warning to travelers to check their reservations after she and her friends drove 10 hours to check into their Airbnb - only to be denied entry because they weren't 25.


Nasdaq-listed AI heavyweight Powerfleet secures secondary listing on JSE

Nasdaq-listed Powerfleet, a provider in the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector yesterday attained a secondary listing on the JSE as its merger with MiX Telematics nears completion.


City, NPO in deal to shelter homeless

The eThekwini Municipality is planning to renew a R1.5 million Memorandum of Understanding with the special purpose vehicle, to continue with programmes for the homeless.


ActionSA-led government will turn things around, says Mashaba

It is our duty to protect these crucial services and it is deeply concerning that the president, the minister, and Eskom simply do not care


Consumers brace for prolonged squeeze amid delayed anticipation of rate cuts

According to Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, it is possible that inflation will only drop to 4.5% by the end of 2025.


West Virginia says no to Biden's solar panel push: State's billionaire coal magnate governor vetoes renewable energy bill - claiming it would've 'put miners out of work'

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice rejected a renewable energy bill, claiming it would increase the cost for consumers. Instead, he said the state should focus on coal-fueled energy.


Diageo price hike fails to bring cheer to hospitality sector

The price hikes will mainly hit the Rockshore, Guinness, Hop House 13 and Carlsberg brands. View on euronews


Portfolio committee accused of lying in its report on the SAA-Takatso deal

The Department of Public Enterprises has accused the portfolio committee of lying in its report about the canned SAA-Takatso Consortium deal.


SARB keeps interest rates on ice for now

Recently reappointed SARB governor, Lesetja Kganyago, on Wednesday, announced that interest rates for the country would remain the same.


Republicans demand Biden bring federal employees back to in-person work because American small business owners 'don't have the luxury' to work from home and slam SBA for wasting $42 million taxpayer dollars on a 'nearly empty' building

Republicans are demanding the Small Business Administration turn over information on the agency's work from home policies after discovering the multi-million dollar HQ empty.


‘Romanticising exploitation’: Warras’ view on employment irks SA

'There has to be an industry entry standard,' an X user argued after Warras encouraged people to do whatever it takes to keep a job.


Consumers to wait a little longer to see interest rates come down

Lesetja Kganyago announced yesterday that there would be no change to interest rates in the country.


Exempting key public institutions from load shedding impossible, maintains Eskom in court

Eskom in its arguments maintains it is “impossible to isolate particular categories of customers for immediate ‘exemption’ from load shedding”.


Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership

Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.


Fake adverts for traffic officer trainees are using RTMC logo

The Road Traffic Management Corporation says fraudulent recruitment advertisements are using their logo, claiming to offer training for traffic officers.


Spook-tacular replica of Disney's Haunted Mansion Ride hits the market for a cool $2 million

The one-of-a-kind property in Georgia, which sprawls across 9,467 square feet, features six bedrooms and five full bathrooms.


Hyundai Ioniq 5 And 6 Are Profitable; Company 'Studying' Range Extenders, CEO Says

Randy Parker, Hyundai Motor America's CEO, says the Korean automaker wants to offer options but is "all-in on EVs."


Thank Toyota's Lobbying For The New, Looser EPA Emissions Rules

Meanwhile, Hyundai plans a $51 billion new investment into EVs, and we look at Nissan's plans for them as well.


Department does U-turn on KZN school feeding funds

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education withdraws circular on budget cut to nutrition programme, promises children won’t go hungry.


Belgian health minister calls for more EU action against tobacco

The EU needs more initiatives to tackle tobacco use and to create a healthy environment focused on prevention, said Frank Vandenbroucke, health minister of Belgium. View on euronews


Old Mutual lifts dividend after a year of good sales growth

Old Mutual’s integrated financial services strategy, which also sees it on track to launch a bank this year, helped drive strong top-line growth and new business and its dividend for 2023 increased 7% to 81 cents a share.


Shuttered Michigan nuclear plant gets $1.5bn federal loan to restart operations by 2025 - and could power at least 800,000 homes

Michigan's nuclear power plant, outside of Kalamazoo, was shuttered in 2022 due to safety issues, but is set to be revived thanks for a loan from the Biden Administration.


Nissan pledges commitment to Formula E until 2030

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to formally pledge its commitment to competing in the new Gen4 era of Formula E which will run between 2026-2030.


Popular US burger chain is set to open its first UK train station restaurant with a new branch at St. Pancras International

Beloved American burger chain Shake Shack is to open its first restaurant in St. Pancras International this summer, marking its 17th location in the UK since its debut in Covent Garden in 2013.


Deputy Minister Obed Bapela says Transnet is turning the corner

Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Obed Bapela said they are addressing challenges at Transnet.


The ultimate travel adventure begins with the HONOR Magic6 Pro

Long weekends and school holidays call for a little travelling to enjoy the sights and sounds SA has to offer – but is your smartphone the perfect travel sidekick?


Another SAA partnership deal not off the table

We’ll look again in 12 to 18 months, confides deputy public enterprises minister .


Why buying frozen peas is a sign you are struggling financially

The key signs you are struggling financially have been revealed - from spending a large amount of your pay on groceries to skipping meals and buying certain items from the supermarket.


Restaurant Week South Africa 2024: here’s where to eat out on a budget

Running from March 29 until May 5, 2024, Restaurant Week South Africa brings foodies and diners a chance to eat at the best restaurants across SA for less.


Two bodies found as Baltimore bridge collapse moves from recovery to salvage

The bodies of two construction workers, a Mexican and a Guatemalan, that were lost after a cargo vessel crashed into the bridge in the Baltimore harbour, were recovered from the cold waters by Maryland rescue teams on Wednesday.


Gauteng’s premiership hopeful promises jobs and end to kakistocracy

Speaking to The Star following her nomination by the South African Rainbow Alliance this week, Makhubele said she was deeply honoured by the nomination for the position.