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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...

2024-04-18T00:09:17Z

Cost of privately renting homes rises by more than 9% in a year

Across the UK, private rents increased by an estimated 9.2 per cent in the 12 months to March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

2024-04-17T16:04:41Z

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.

2024-04-18T01:35:35Z

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.

2024-04-17T20:16:47Z

The EV Industry Has A Battery Oversupply Problem

That sounds bad, but it should result in cheaper batteries for everything from cars to stationary storage.

2024-04-17T16:30:05Z

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)

2024-04-18T00:50:26Z

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.

2024-04-17T21:19:57Z

WATCH: The beauty makeover, AI's influence on the beauty industry

In the quest for a more personalised customer experience, beauty brands are offering customers everything from games to product demonstrations and master classes. Picture: Nars Cosmetics

2024-04-17T15:58:48Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:25Z

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.

2024-04-17T19:49:47Z

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...

2024-04-17T18:46:14Z

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.

2024-04-17T23:20:04Z

Designer bags skyrocket in price - but who can afford them?

Just over a decade ago, the thought of owning a medium classic Chanel flap bag seemed like an attainable feat. But now, it seems like prices are too high to keep up with.

2024-04-17T16:42:55Z

Massive rockfall hits Cornwall luxury development site

Thousands of tonnes of rock have plummeted down the 200ft cliff face at Whipsiderry Beach, a site previously home to Paradise Hotel, in Newquay, Cornwall.

2024-04-17T14:19:36Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:37Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:33Z

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

2024-04-17T20:49:51Z

BMW's 'Soul-Searching' After The i3 Led To EV Success Today

We look at BMW's stealth success in the EV realm, as well as the pressure on Tesla and a crucial UAW vote in the American South this week.

2024-04-17T15:00:07Z

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.

2024-04-17T21:30:17Z

KTM Rolls Out Updated Motocross Machines For 2025

The KTM 150 SX makes a comeback for the 2025 model-year.

2024-04-17T15:27:09Z

#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:...

2024-04-18T00:09:37Z

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.

2024-04-17T19:30:09Z

Labour WILL need to raise taxes if it wins the next election - experts

Despite a huge increase in tax revenues in recent years it is still not keeping up with the growth in public spending, the respected Institute for Fiscal Studies said.

2024-04-17T14:49:54Z

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 …

2024-04-17T16:38:00Z

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.

2024-04-17T20:19:53Z

Protesting Greeks show their anger at unemployment and low wages

Thousands of people have demonstrated in Athens and Thessaloniki over rising unemployment and the cost of living. View on euronews

2024-04-17T15:13:50Z

Nxesi’s LAP job opportunities programme may just be an electioneering ploy, says Saftu

The South African Federation of Trade Unions said that it is extremely concerned about the R23 billion that is being used from the Unemployment Insurance fund to create schemes for jobless South Africans.

2024-04-17T14:09:21Z

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.

2024-04-17T17:34:21Z

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?

2024-04-17T20:27:39Z

City urged to step up in Hangberg ‘housing crisis’

“The community does not trust the City, because even when the City was ordered by the courts to build houses on two plots of land, they instead built an electricity and recycling depot on the land.”

2024-04-17T15:33:11Z

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.

2024-04-17T17:51:47Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:07Z

What son's suicide taught me about parenting anxious twenty-somethings

Julian Rostain moved back in with his parents when he lost his job in the pandemic. He is part of a generation struggling with anxiety and unable to reach key adult milestones like living independently.

2024-04-17T15:27:39Z

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.

2024-04-17T17:00:12Z

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.

2024-04-17T19:34:24Z

Michael Gove pauses plan to tear down Museum of London and

The secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities has issued a 'holding directive' on London Wall West even after the City of London Corporation's councillors signed off on the plan.

2024-04-17T16:49:56Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:08:59Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:05Z

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.

2024-04-17T17:49:47Z

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.

2024-04-17T19:34:43Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:22Z

IDS shares rise as Czech billionaire posts interest in Royal Mail

Shares in IDS, the owner of Royal Mail, rise after reports that it has received - and rejected - a bid from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský. View on euronews

2024-04-17T15:45:57Z

Maimane claims ANC is fostering Bantu education

Build One South Africa (Bosa) president, Mmusi Maimane, has demanded the scrapping of the General Education and Training Certificate (GETC), slamming it as “Bantu Education Certificate” during his visit at a community hall in Pimville, Soweto, on Tuesday.

2024-04-17T14:02:05Z

What Aston Martin’s curfew burn told us about its F1 upgrade trajectory

Formula 1 teams are always reluctant to burn through the two curfew jokers they get for a season.

2024-04-17T16:36:40Z

Moqhaka Municipality justifies R100m spent on non-existing sewage plant

The objective of both phase 1 and 2 projects is mainly aimed at stopping the pollution of Vaal River

2024-04-17T16:32:02Z

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...

2024-04-18T00:09:06Z

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.

2024-04-17T18:42:56Z

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.

2024-04-17T21:35:10Z

How The New Porsche Taycan Became An Efficiency Monster With Crazy, Tiny Tweaks

Engineers explain how they managed to get big increases in range for the new Taycan.

2024-04-17T15:30:27Z

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.

2024-04-17T17:19:48Z