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Loeries and Red & Yellow launch Loeries Learning in Dubai

The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business (Red & Yellow) and the Loerie Awards have launched Loeries Learning, a online education platform aimed at empowering professionals in the advertising industry.Source: www.unsplash.comCollaborationThe launch of Loeries Learning in Dubai is the latest international expansion of the Red & Yellow brand. The institution says the collaboration will export South Africa’s innovative approaches to a global...

2024-04-24T00:06:08Z

Petrol prices rise above 150p per litre for the first time this year

Data from website Fuel Prices Online shows typical pump prices reached 150.1p per litre on Monday.

2024-04-23T16:32:45Z

Propel's Q2 2024 Barometer: Surge in journalist responses and PR trends

Propel has announced the release of its Q2 2024 Propel Media Barometer. In good news for PR professionals, the barometer found that journalist response rates to the over 400,000 pitches sent through the platform in Q1 rose to 3.43%. This is a 9% increase over Q4 2023.Source: www.unsplash.comUpward trendQ1 2024 saw the highest journalist responses since Propel began coming out with its media barometer. This follows a general upward trend in...

2024-04-24T00:05:55Z

What fund managers want... and other investment trends

The investment landscape within the African private equity and venture capital markets has changed both slowly and suddenly since 2020. Low interest rates initially led to a boom in private capital deals in 2021 and 2022, totalling $7.4bn and $7.6bn in value, respectively. By 2023, however, private capital deals declined by 28% in volume and 22% in value, a nominal decline of $1.7bn.Image source: alphaspirit – 123RF.comInteractions with sector...

2024-04-24T00:05:54Z

Flamethrowing robot dog goes on sale in the US

An Ohio-based company launched the first flamethrower-wielding robot dog online. Amercians can now purchase the four-legged machine that shoots flames up to 30 feet.

2024-04-23T16:18:23Z

Donald Trump staffers get McDonald's lunch for second day in a row

The staff members returned to the fast-food restaurant for lunch on the second day of testimony at the Stormy Daniels hush money trial.

2024-04-23T21:03:08Z

Tesla Says It's Working On Ride-Hailing. We Have Questions.

Tesla said it's working on a ride-hailing service. But it's not clear yet what that actually means.

2024-04-23T21:37:03Z

Creative communications agency DarkMatter opens public relations division

Creative communications company DarkMatter is thrilled to announce that due to remarkable organic growth, the company will now be extending its current product offering to include digital, traditional and integrated public relations.DarkMatter’s decision to expand comes as a response to the increasing demand from current clients, wanting a more comprehensive solution to their existing communications collateral, seeing DarkMatter as the solution...

2024-04-24T00:05:53Z

Eduvos to showcase at Comic Con Cape Town 2024

Eduvos is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town. The higher education provider will be joining their gaming partner, RGB Gaming, to host an Apex Legends esports tournament and showcase Eduvos’s accredited qualifications, including their two new qualifications in gaming.Comic Con Cape Town will take place from 27 April to 1 May at CTICC 2. The event is a celebration of individuality and pop culture,...

2024-04-24T00:06:07Z

Sasol share price slumps as it warns of lower than expected production

Fatality and operational challenges had a negative impact on mining productivity in the quarter, and “consequently we are tracking towards the lower end of our guidance range of 975 - 1 100 t/cm/s.”

2024-04-24T04:17:40Z

#BehindtheSelfie: Elwin Smith, senior manager of group sponsorships at Nedbank

This week we pick the mind of Elwin Smith, the senior manager of group sponsorships at Nedbank.Describe your career so far.My career started in youth entertainment and evolved into sports sponsorship.I started out as a promoter. Today, I work on one of the biggest sponsorship portfolios in South Africa.The work I do has always been driven by my passion for showcasing world-class marketing strategies ignited through the passion points of...

2024-04-24T00:06:05Z

Ford F-150, Honda Accord Most Traded In Vehicles For Used EVs: CarMax

Meanwhile, Toyota remains the most traded-in brand when buying a used EV such as the Tesla Model 3.

2024-04-23T17:21:22Z

Shoppers save £1.3 BILLION hunting out supermarket deals, figures show

Around three in ten or 29.3 per cent of items were bought through some sort of promotion, which has been primarily promoted through Supermarkets loyalty card schemes.

2024-04-23T23:48:29Z

Workers call for tighter legislation in employee share incentive plans

National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) representative Seipati Malema said that if Esops were not legislated in the MPRDA, then they were just a policy and not a law.

2024-04-24T03:32:38Z

'Middle class' man's daily routine sets the internet alight

29-year-old TikTok creator @hubs.life, has created a stir over his video over his daily routine as a 'middle-class man' living in America.

2024-04-23T21:55:15Z

Commission carries out first raid under foreign subsidies regulation

The EU Executive has used new powers for the first time against an unnamed security equipment company. View on euronews

2024-04-23T16:30:35Z

Struggling EV Startup Fisker Could Go Bankrupt Within 30 Days

Things are looking increasingly dire for the California-based electric car company.

2024-04-23T17:51:14Z

Two teens charged with arson after blaze at Peaky Blinders mill

Much of the historic 150-year-old Dalton Mills complex in Keighley, West Yorkshire was destroyed after a blaze erupted in March 2022. Two teens were charged with arson. police confirmed today,

2024-04-23T18:02:38Z

What's hot in the branded merchandise, apparel, and gifting market?

The field of branded merchandise, apparel, and gifting is experiencing robust growth as brands intensify their efforts to capture attention and loyalty in an increasingly competitive market landscape.Image suppliedThe enduring appeal and impactful nature of meticulously branded uniforms or corporate gifts play a significant role in forging connections with customers, enhancing recall and familiarity, fostering loyalty, and ultimately shaping...

2024-04-24T00:06:06Z

Girl, 9, 'snatched' from outside Harrods while shopping with parents

A nine-year-old girl was 'snatched' from outside Harrods while shopping with her parents as police arrest a man on suspicion of kidnap.

2024-04-23T16:02:15Z

Hundreds of Heathrow workers to go on strike in dispute

The union said workers in passenger services, who assist travellers to catch connecting flights, trolley operations, and security guards will have their jobs outsourced by June.

2024-04-23T15:32:14Z

ATM 2024 to explore transformative innovation, entrepreneurship in global travel

International policymakers and industry executives are set to gather in the United Arab Emirates for the 31st Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. Scheduled to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 6 May to 9 May, the event will examine the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in transforming the global tourism industry.Source: SuppliedOver 200 speakers will participate in more than 50 sessions during the four-day event. Experts...

2024-04-24T00:06:02Z

Beyond traditional investments: Exploring the appeal of HFM for South African investors

Forex trading has become incredibly popular in South Africa, as more and more traders are looking for trustworthy platforms to participate in currency exchange and investment opportunities.HFM stands out as a top pick for traders in South Africa, providing a wide range of features and benefits designed to meet the unique requirements of this market.Regulation and securityEnsuring the safety of funds and the reliability of the trading platform is...

2024-04-24T00:06:01Z

Princess Margaret's grandson showcases pottery talent in rare video

The late Queen's great-nephew is seen working away at a pottery wheel in an Instagram video, which appears to have been taken in Sasama, Japan.

2024-04-23T16:39:09Z

Johannesburg precinct establishes sustainability benchmarks

As South Africa migrates to an off-grid economy, one mixed-use precinct is leading the way with its sustainability prowess.Source: Supplied.Melrose Arch has a thriving waste-separating facility, underground cooling plant, gardens and rooftop solar system, providing its hotels, businesses and residential properties with an unparalleled experience.After blasting and bulk earthworks commenced in the year 1998, Melrose Arch opened with a limited...

2024-04-24T00:06:06Z

Amplats production falls as it forges ahead with retrenchment plans

Amplats yesterday said it was moving ahead with negotiations with labour unions, despite mineworkers unions saying the retrenchments would worsen unemployment.

2024-04-24T04:17:40Z

Where have all the hatchbacks gone? – Why SA has moved towards compact SUVs

Hatchbacks have long been the beating heart of the South African car market. Volkswagen, in particular, held a large chunk of the market with models such as the CitiGolf, Polo and Golf.These vehicles were the gold standard, the benchmark by which all other hatchbacks were measured.Their success wasn’t lost on other luxury brands. BMW entered the fray with the feisty 1 Series, Audi launched the stylish A1 and A3, and Mercedes took a daring stab...

2024-04-24T00:05:54Z

TikTok and YouTube Shorts push misogynistic videos to young male watchers, study finds

A new study looked at how long it took for TikTok and YouTube Shorts to recommend misogynistic content to the accounts of young men. View on euronews

2024-04-23T15:30:33Z

SARB eyes more of Jooste assets after R60m is forfeited to the State

This brings to close Odendaal’s three-year long battle to access a portion of Jooste’s massive fortune frozen by SARB long before his alleged death by suicide last month.

2024-04-24T03:02:28Z

GM's Ultium Electric Car Revolution Might Just Be Back On Track

GM has increased battery production by 300% and expects to double overall current vehicle production by the end of the summer.

2024-04-23T19:21:37Z

Mercedes-Benz G580 With EQ Technology: A Quad-Motor Electric Off-Roader With Old School Vibes

On the surface, there are very few surprises about the electric G580. It's under the skin that matters.

2024-04-24T02:54:40Z

Tesla Says New Vehicles, Including 'More Affordable' Models, Are Coming

The electric automaker's eagerly anticipated Q1 filing has a few details about what's needed most: new models.

2024-04-23T21:36:58Z

The Tesla Model 3 Performance Is Actually Cheaper Than The Long Range Because Tax Credits

But there's the catch—leasing paints a different picture.

2024-04-23T22:22:02Z

Rivian Discounts R1 EVs By Up To $5,000 When You Trade In A Gas-Guzzling SUV

Buyers or lessees who trade in also get one free year of charging on the Rivian Adventure Network.

2024-04-23T15:21:09Z

Shock inflation spike as cost of living soars

Hopes of an early interest rate cut have been dashed with a key measure of inflation rising in March. Here's what it means for you if you are battling higher mortgage repayments.

2024-04-24T02:18:50Z

Who is Larry Ellison – the co-founder of Oracle Corporation?

Larry Ellison is a pioneering tech entrepreneur who co-founded Oracle, leading it to become a global software powerhouse.

2024-04-23T16:07:49Z

Kommetjie sees Devmark Property Group progress with Imhoff Manor Retirement Estate development

Construction of Devmark Property Group’s Imhoff Manor, a multi-million rand exclusive retirement village in Kommetjie, is forging ahead.Source: Supplied.This esteemed addition, marking its inaugural venture in the Southern Peninsula of Cape Town, joins a distinguished portfolio including successful retirement villages such as Clé de Cap, Legato, Heritage Manor, Onrus Manor, La Vie Est Belle, Villa Cortona, and more recently Helderberg Manor, The...

2024-04-24T00:06:12Z

Woolworths quietly launches 'Dine In' option in Australia

Woolworths has launched a surprise new offering in Australian stores.

2024-04-24T00:55:20Z

Suspected 'dine-and-dashers' have windows smashed by masked gang

Police have launched an investigation after a three-bedroom house in Port Talbot, south Wales had its front downstairs windows smashed by a gang of men in black balaclavas.

2024-04-23T15:47:25Z

Tycoon's nurse daughter struck off for botched wrinkle jab at salon

The daughter of one of Scotland's richest businessmen has been struck off as a nurse after a customer at her beauty salon suffered serious complications from a cosmetic procedure.

2024-04-23T22:18:18Z

Tech pundits assemble to showcase top African innovations

The conference will zoom in on conversations specific to megatrends such as AI in Africa.

2024-04-23T18:40:31Z

Plato's exact burial site has been found in Greece, researchers claim

Plato's long-lost burial has been found in Greece, claim experts who found the exact burial spot in the Herculaneum scrolls. The team used AI to read the text, reveal 1,000 new words on the scroll.

2024-04-23T19:48:51Z

Red Ribbon Communications elevates brand recognition in the renewable energy sector

Tech PR agency Red Ribbon Communications shows expertise in the sustainable energy sector with a landmark Rubicon partnershipRed Ribbon Communications, a leading PR agency specialising in tech PR and sustainability, has achieved a significant milestone through its successful collaboration with Rubicon, a leading South African sustainable technology provider. The strategic partnership has not only solidified Red Ribbon’s position as an expert in...

2024-04-24T00:06:10Z

Battery Swapping Motorcycles Are Coming To Brazil From Startup Vammo

It employs battery swapping technology similar to what we’re seeing in Asia.

2024-04-24T00:24:31Z

Young family-of-eight forced to live in a tent amid rental crisis

A young Queensland family-of-eight have been forced to live in a tent for over six months as they struggle to find a home amid the worsening rental crisis.

2024-04-24T00:33:36Z

Gender equality is smart economics and right way to go

Gaps in implementation of laws on women’s rights show how much work still lies ahead.

2024-04-23T17:55:24Z

Power to the people: 2024 Kia Picanto 1.0 LX review

Catering to the buying-down trend in all segments, the 2024 Kia Picanto 1.0 LX we’ve driven gives (buying) power back to the people ...

2024-04-23T16:34:25Z

Post Office boss Vennells accused of 'absolutely Orwellian' rebrand

Vennells asked her 'computer literate' husband for a 'non-emotive' way to describe issues with the Horizon IT system, the public inquiry heard yesterday.

2024-04-23T23:48:28Z

SARB expects inflation to return to 4.5% target band in last quarter of 2025

The path back to the 4.5% midpoint of the target band is likely to be bumpy and protracted, it says.

2024-04-24T04:02:37Z

Local venture builder invests in 5 startups to drive economic growth

According to the UN, small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) constitute over 98% of formal businesses. The Brenthurst Foundation states that these enterprises employ 50-60% of our labor force and contribute 34% to GDP.Kerryn Campion and Mitchan Adams | image suppliedHowever, despite their crucial role, South African SMMEs face numerous challenges, including access to funding, market saturation, and regulatory complexities. The UN...

2024-04-24T00:05:59Z