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Travelers despair amid Alaska, American and Boeing safety concerns

A rash of safety concerns at carriers like Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, compounded by manufacturing problems at Boeing, have left travelers fearful.


Letta report highlights need for stronger healthcare sector

Strengthening health resilience is one of the pillars of Enrico Letta’s report on the Single Market to be presented to EU leaders during the special European Council in Brussels today (18 April). View on euronews


Meghan Markle's favorite Montecito shops could've inspired new brand

Meghan Markle's new lifestyle and wellness brand - American Riviera Orchard - could've been inspired by the high-end shops in her Montecito neighborhood.


A stressful job could stave off dementia, according to new analysis

Researchers in Oslo University Hospital in Norway have discovered that the harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems in later life.


Dove launches The Code campaign, vowing to reject AI distortion of women's images

Amid a rise in AI in creativity, Dove has released a campaign pledging they will not use the technology to distort images of women in campaigns.The beauty brand said one in three women feel pressured to alter their appearance because of what they see online even while knowing the images are fake.“Our new campaign, The Code, looks at the impact of AI on beauty while celebrating the lasting legacy Dove has built,” said the beauty brand in a...


Fired prison head loses legal fight

The former head of Waterval Prison in KwaZulu-Natal, who was fired for failing to report a fight between two inmates that left one of them dead, and refusing to attend a meeting with the regional commissioner of the prison service, has lost his legal fight to be either reinstated or compensated.


Understanding SA's legacy qualifications phase-out and strategies for employers

The South African skills development landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the enrolment end-date of “legacy” qualifications scheduled for 30 June 2024.Source: PexelsEmployers will no longer be able to register learners on legacy qualifications not yet aligned to the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). As the deadline approaches, employers find themselves at a crossroads, needing to make informed decisions on...


Impact manager Acre raises $100m for African climate infrastructure

Two former BNP Paribas bankers have raised almost $100m for a new fund which aims to unlock billions of dollars of funding for climate-aligned infrastructure projects in Africa.Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit – 123RF.comAcre Impact Capital, a private-debt impact investment manager, is looking to address the estimated $100bn annual infrastructure financing gap on the continent by providing a portion of the unsecured funding for export finance...


Retail sales slide as consumers feel pressure from inflation

Retail print experienced significant drops in sales of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods, and all other retailers as it fell by 6.8% during the month.


Criminal convictions not a bar for job - court

CRIMINAL convictions more than two decades ago came to haunt a man who was offered a job as a senior data discovery and enrichment expert, but after his prospective employer got wind of the convictions, retracted the job offer.


Happy Birthday, Ford Mustang: PONY car turns 60 today

60-years ago, to the day (17 April 1964), the Ford Mustang was unveiled at the World’s Fair in New York. And so, a legend was born …


Fool's Gold may be worth more than previously believed

Scientists found that fool's gold in the Appalachian Mountains contains an unexpected metal that's needed to produce green energy like electric vehicles, phones and laptops, and e-bikes.


Rachel Reeves' tax tsar claimed pensioners have it 'ridiculously good'

Sir Edward Troup, a former Tory Treasury special adviser appointed by Rachel Reeves as Labour's new tax tsar said it was 'ridiculous' that pensioners received free TV licences.


Did RAF deliberately bomb the Baedeker publishing house during war?

Dietrich Baedeker, born in Bremen in 1660, became a printer in Bielefeld but it was his descendent, Karl Baedeker, who established the publishing firm proper in 1827. Pictured: Canterbury


Bank of England governor forecasts another big drop in inflation

The Bank of England 's governor last night forecast another big drop in inflation after it fell to the lowest level since September 2021.


Mercedes-Benz Electric Car Sales Weakened In Q1 2024

Nonetheless, almost a fifth of new cars were rechargeable, while all-electric cars represent one-tenth.


US tourists trapped in Dubai traumatized by floods

American tourists are stuck in Dubai after the desert nation was hit with 'historic' floods that drenched the city and shut down its airport.


Amanda Staveley resigns from ‘Newcastle United’ but no one cares as stake reduced by PIF

Amanda Staveley has apparently resigned as director from 'Newcastle United Football Club Limited', but it's not what it looks like.


Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

The company is among 57 companies in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions.The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp- Sasol is on the list of 57 companies in the world which are responsible for 80% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, according to a recent report.- The “Carbon Majors” report is a database of historic...


A Deep Dive into the HONOR Magic6 Pro’s Advanced Technology

The HONOR Magic6 Pro has cemented itself as a must-have device thanks to its limitless advanced tech features.


Woman wheels DEAD man into bank to sign for loan – WATCH

Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank loan for a man she was pushing in a wheelchair who turned out to be dead.


SA’s hold on skies, high fees stifle commercial aviation

These routes are underserved, and the government is allegedly reluctant to amend bilateral agreements it has with these countries which want to increase frequencies.


You Can Get Up To $10,500 Off When Buying A New BMW EV

Leasing a new EV from BMW can bring even more savings.


You Can Lease A Toyota bZ4x For Astoundingly Cheap Right Now

One regional special runs $129 per month for 36 months with just $1,999 due at signing.


Franchising sector counteracts wasted year with key initiatives

The Franchise Association of South Africa (Fasa), for the past two years has worked tirelessly with different stakeholders in government and business to forge partnerships that stimulate entrepreneurship, drive affordable and responsive funding initiatives, and develop training and development projects which would ultimately help with job creation.Photo by Qiming Chen on UnsplashSays Fasa’s CEO Fred Makgato, “in the run up to the elections in...


How to approach executive search for a neuroinclusive office

Way more than a buzzword in today’s world of work, you’ll see the topic of neurodiversity covered lately among the likes of Forbes, Bloomberg, and the World Economic Forum. Here’s a look at what the research is telling us when it comes to adding new skillsets to the modern workplace.Image source: fauxels from PexelsNeurodivergent is an umbrella term used to describe a range of conditions in which people’s brains work in a different way from...


Sainsbury's worker is sacked for not paying for bags for life

Niamke Doffou selected the 'zero bags used' option on the self-service checkout as he packed up his £30 shop at the end of a night shift at Romford Sainsbury's Superstore. (File Image)


Clothing brand Curve Gear, launched by local engineers, opens new store

A group of South African engineers has proven that their business acumen extends beyond the mining industry with the successful launch of their clothing brand, Curve Gear. The company, originally founded to provide stylish merchandise for their mining company employees, has rapidly expanded to six retail outlets – the latest in Tygervalley Centre – to become a popular choice for South African men seeking durable, comfortable, and locally-made...


Margate businesses hard hit by recent storm

The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast tourism hot spot suffered damage to business infrastructure, roads and the town’s beachfront area.


NPR whistleblower resigns after being suspended by 'divisive' new CEO

NPR whistleblower editor Uri Berliner, who claimed the publicly-funded broadcaster became an activist organization, officially resigned after he was suspended by the outlets 'divisive' new CEO.


Google announces more layoffs as part of 'large scale' restructuring

Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees as part of 'large scale' restructuring at the technology giant.


Aston Martin ‘not convinced’ Alonso would definitely want to stay in F1

Aston Martin has admitted to having some reservations ahead of contract talks with Fernando Alonso that the Spaniard could elect to call time on his Formula 1 career.


Biden picks up sandwiches for Pennsylvania construction workers

President Joe Biden attempted to rip a page out of his predecessor and 2024 opponent Donald Trump's playbook by ordering fast food for construction workers Wednesday.


Allegations of abuse, including beatings, emerge from doomed excursion where two Gauteng learners drowned

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said families have told him that the learners were abused at the excursion, including being assaulted.


Magazine: The potential shocks to come in F1's 2025 driver market

The dramatic nature of the current Formula 1 driver market and what shocks could still be in store for 2025 are the focus of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (18 April).


Giant Australian manufacturer goes bust with 700 jobs at risk

Qenos was plunged into voluntary administration on Wednesday, leaving the future of workers at its manufacturing plants in Victoria and NSW on the line.


Mindy Kaling and Tracee Ellis Ross debut Meghan's jam

Mindy Kaling and Tracee Ellis Ross have revealed they are among the exclusive group to have received the first 50 jars from Meghan's first batch of jam in Instagram posts.


Why mum and four kids are forced to live in a tent

Kristine Meakins, and her four kids, aged two, five, eight and 15, have been living in a tent at a caravan park in Perth 's south for the past two weeks.


Starbucks releases new Mother's Day merch - including a sky blue cup

Celebrate a vibrante Mother's Day with all new Starbucks merchandise, including a sky blue Stanley cup.


John Deere is offering the job of a lifetime, to one fan

Fans, athletes and social media influencers are begging to be hired for a dream job at John Deere.


Find out if it was a match for Sophie and Taylor on our Blind Date

Every week, FEMAIL asks two singletons to report back from their blind date. This week it's Sophie, 24, and Taylor, 22, but will romance be on the cards for these two hopefuls?


How can businesses spend smarter in the new tax year?

Forward-thinking businesses can leverage a variety of artificial intelligence tools in the new tax year to save costs, as well as make more provisions for unexpected expenses. View on euronews


SAPS secure more than 2000 convictions in essential infrastructure related crimes in six years

There were the nearly 70 000 reported cases of copper theft and approximately 2200 arrests that were effected.


Brink to take stock of service delivery objectives in Tshwane

TSHWANE Mayor Cilliers Brink is expected to use his second State of the Capital Address (Soca) today to take stock of service delivery objectives achieved under his watch since he assumed office in March last year.


Sars settles R800 000 electricity bill after Tshwane cuts off the lights

The City disconnects the services if payment is not received after the final demand.


Influencer shocks with R10k weekly Woolworths food budget [watch]

A social media influencer has shocked South Africans by revealing she spends up to R10 000 a week on Woolworths food...


#OrchidsandOnions: Scientists sail across the seas to satisfy their KFC craving

Despite the inexorable advancements of technology, the old recipe for a successful ad still works today: tell an interesting story that entertains and weave it around your brand.That old-school storytelling is not commonplace today, in South Africa or marketing globally. So it’s refreshing to see that not only can it still be done, it can be done well. At first glance, the premise behind KFC’s latest ad (by Ogilvy South Africa) seems ridiculous:...


Why data-driven creative projects fail and 3 steps to ensure success

Forward-thinking brands are leaning into data-driven creative (DDC), where companies can create digital assets that offer an almost limitless amount of variations, and which can be changed up quickly and cost effectively depending on the consumer’s circumstances. To put it simply, DDC helps target audiences with the right content, at the right time and on the right channel. On the fly.However, while benefits of DDC should be obvious to any...


West Africa’s fashion designers are world leaders when it comes to producing sustainable clothes

Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it’s socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clothes so often. It leads to surplus and waste that takes a toll on the environment. And by requiring new styles so often, it also stifles designers’ creativity in an industry that thrives on it.Photo by Clarke Sanders on...


Petrol price on the up, but diesel set to cost less

Higher petrol prices would put further pressure on the consumer and could also crowd out spending on other goods.