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ATM 2024 experts say video content essential for engaging Gen Z travellers

During a session titled "How to build influence with Gen Z in just 30 seconds" at the 2024 Arabian Travel Market held from 6 to 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Marc-Antoine Simon, industry manager for travel and tourism in the MENA region at TikTok, offered insights into the latest community-led marketing trends. He demonstrated how concise and impactful content can greatly affect travel choices.Source: FreepikAccording to research...

2024-05-10T00:05:42Z

Sean Dyche admits future planning difficult amid Everton takeover talk

Everton manager Sean Dyche admits it is proving difficult to plan for next season while the club's ongoing takeover saga drags on.

2024-05-09T16:16:39Z

WATCH: Golfer’s dream AirBnB with private course that goes for $5000 per night

Would you stay here for $5000 per night?

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Absa opens a non-banking subsidiary in China

The Absa Group has officially opened a non-banking subsidiary in the People’s Republic of China.Source: © 123rf 123rf Absa Group marks a historic milestone with the official launch of a non-banking subsidiary in ChinaIts office in China will operate under a wholly foreign-owned enterprise licence which permits the financial institution to provide general advisory services to clients based in China for concluding transactions across the African...

2024-05-10T00:05:44Z

Palm Beach in uproar as 'new money' transplants clash with retirees

Longtime Palm Beach residents are fighting to preserve the island's little remaining middle to upper middle class character as rich developers seek to tear down the old and build luxury condos.

2024-05-09T20:21:59Z

Costco worker reveals the ten best items up for grabs this month

A Costco worker has advised shoppers to get 10 specific items this month at any of the retail chains' stores.

2024-05-09T21:37:19Z

Volkswagen Wants More PHEVs As EV Demand Reaches “Plateau”

The German carmaker currently sells exactly zero plug-in hybrids in the United States, but that may change.

2024-05-09T17:17:19Z

Squatter is found living inside store’s 5ft-wide rooftop sign - with a computer, printer and a Keurig coffee machine

Squatter is found living inside store’s 5ft-wide rooftop sign - with a computer, printer and a Keurig coffee machine - The woman, 34, had been living inside a 5ft by 8ft space in the rooftop sign of the Family Fare grocery store in Midland, Michigan for a year when contractors found her

2024-05-09T18:24:03Z

I Went To China And Drove A Dozen EVs. Western Automakers Are Cooked

A trip to the Beijing Auto Show reveals just how advanced China's EVs are. So what are the so-called "foreign" automakers doing about it?

2024-05-09T17:32:33Z

Payfast, the e-commerce payment platform, rebrands as Payfast by Network

Payfast, the e-commerce company which was acquired by Network International in 2021, has rebranded to Network International and the online payment platform will now be known as Payfast by Network.Source: https://payfast.io/As an enabler of digital payments in the Middle East and Africa, Network International has rebranded the payment processing company Payfast into the ‘Network International’ parent brand, as it intensifies efforts to introduce...

2024-05-10T00:05:45Z

Rise of killer robots? Scientists develop indestructible robotic hand

This giant indestructible robot hand is capable of withstanding being smashed with a hammer and is already being used to train the next generation of AI robots.

2024-05-09T15:48:49Z

Newcastle United's football kit supply deal will lead to higher prices

Newcastle United's exclusive football kit supply deal with JD Sports will lead to higher prices for fans, the boss of rival retailer Sports Direct has argued.

2024-05-09T15:21:54Z

Sundowns open talks with midfield star amid huge interest

Sundowns Sporting Director Flemming Berg has been given the mandate to ensure that the club doesn’t lose their star players.

2024-05-09T15:26:16Z

Elon Musk reveals bizarre way he gets to sleep at night

Tesla boss Elon Musk, 52, revealed his unique methods for a peaceful night sleep during the he Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles on Monday.

2024-05-09T20:21:58Z

Love life of Britain's richest artist Damien Hirst as he welcomes son

Taking to Instagram Damien Hirst, 58, posted a sweet picture of Sophie Cannell, 30, resting with their newborn baby.

2024-05-09T14:52:15Z

Court enforces payment of levies by Tongaat Hulett

In a decision on Monday, 6 May, the Durban High Court ruled that Tongaat Hulett is required to continue its financial contributions to the sugar industry through levies, despite being in a business rescue process.Source: v.ivash via FreepikJudge Rashid Vahed stated that the Sugar Industry Agreement (SIA) qualifies as statutory legislation and that payments stipulated under it must continue during business rescue operations.This decision comes...

2024-05-10T00:05:31Z

Affordability tops reason for renting, TPN Tenant Survey reports

According to the latest Tenant Survey by credit bureau TPN, most people rent residential properties for financial reasons, with nearly half indicating that they cannot afford to buy a property.Source: jcomp via FreepikAccording to the latest tenant survey by credit bureau TPN, most people rent residential properties for financial reasons, with nearly half indicating that they cannot afford to buy a property.The annual Tenant Survey Report...

2024-05-10T00:05:40Z

DF-SA launches revised Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct

The Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct (the Code) has been revised and enhanced to align with the evolving needs of the industry.Source: © 123rf 123rf The Alcohol Industry Communications Code of Conduct has been revised and enhanced to align with the evolving needs of the industryLaunched under its custodianship Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA), the DF-SA fosters responsible and ethical communication practices in the drinks...

2024-05-10T00:05:44Z

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin keeps stocking stronger 3.8% Carlsberg

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin (pictured) is still stocking the stronger 3.8% Carlsberg in his pubs after hitting out at brewers for watering down beers.

2024-05-09T18:36:55Z

Thousands of tourists ditch UK to shop in Europe with no VAT fees

Analysis shows 162,000 visitors from outside the European Union sought refunds on VAT exclusively in the UK in 2019, a year before the scheme was ended.

2024-05-09T21:22:07Z

Train passengers caught with bags on seats could face penalty charge

Customers have reported that rail workers are issuing warnings to passengers who put their luggage on seats during peak times when trains are packed.

2024-05-09T16:51:53Z

Why the US is banning Qualcomm and Intel from exporting some chips to China

The move would primarily impact Huawei, a major Chinese smartphone and laptop manufacturer, which is suspected of having ties to the Chinese government and military. View on euronews

2024-05-09T13:42:36Z

The most common reason for small business failure in SA

Market access is key for any growing business in a competitive business landscape.Source: UnsplashHowever, for small businesses, expanding market access and growing their customer base can be difficult, especially when there are large clients to be serviced.The small business sector is a critical part of any country’s successful economy.However, in South Africa, small businesses tend to struggle with a high failure rate. In fact, South Africa...

2024-05-10T00:05:31Z

BP Wants To Snag Abandoned Tesla Supercharger Sites

Tesla suddenly scaled back its EV charging efforts. The competition is swooping in.

2024-05-09T23:47:23Z

8 key Meltwater take outs and how they should shape digital strategy

The key to successful marketing is meeting your consumers where they are – and when it comes to South Africans, that means online. According to Meltwater’s highly anticipated annual State of Digital Report, South Africa ranked number one globally for time spent using the internet – a whopping 9 hours and 24 minutes – with a large percentage of that time spent scrolling social media platforms.“The Meltwater State of Digital Report gives a true...

2024-05-10T00:05:33Z

Springbok star Marco van Staden commits to Bulls for three more years

World Cup-winning loose forward Marco van Staden has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the Bulls for another three years.

2024-05-09T16:16:41Z

Train maker Alstom plans to raise €1bn to get finances back on track

As it battles to cut its debt pile, leading train manufacturer Alstom announces plans to raise €1 billion. Euronews looks into Alstom's business across Europe. View on euronews

2024-05-09T14:42:39Z

Michelle Obama's 'secret mission' in Salt Lake City revealed

Former First Lady Michelle Obama went on another 'secret mission' yesterday, this time in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2024-05-09T21:37:18Z

Tesla Removes Most Job Posts In North America After ‘Hardcore’ Layoffs

We also discuss a potential “extreme action” against Chinese cars by U.S. regulators and Ford rethinking its plan to go all-electric in Europe by 2030.

2024-05-09T15:47:19Z

Tesla's Biggest Problem Is Still That Justice Department Investigation

The investigation aims to determine whether Tesla lied to customers and investors about its vehicles’ autonomous driving capability.

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2024 BHF Titanium Award winners

The 9th annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Titanium Awards saw the healthcare industry come together to honour its trailblazers at the Cape Town International Conference Centre on 6 May 2024.Image suppliedHeld on the second evening of the 2024 BHF annual conference, the awards recognised and celebrated the top performers and service providers in the healthcare sector.With notable dignitaries including Western Cape Provincial Minister of...

2024-05-10T00:05:34Z

The ESG Africa Confidence Index: A benchmark for sustainable business practices across Africa

ESG Africa Events, the organisers of the ESG Africa Conference, in partnership with Moore Global are thrilled to announce the launch of the ESG Africa Confidence Index, a pivotal new survey. This comprehensive index is tailored to evaluate the extent of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration within companies throughout Africa, with the aim of advancing sustainable development across the continent.About the ESG Africa Confidence...

2024-05-10T00:05:37Z

Mercedes CEO Says EV Transition 'Might Take Longer Than Expected'

Mercedes-Benz will keep making gas-powered cars "well into the 2030s" if buyers want them.

2024-05-09T14:32:05Z

ActionSA vows to help rid SA of ‘ANC-engineered programme of keeping black people poor’

Having been one of the few to start a successful business from the boot of his car, turning it into a business employing local people, ActionSA president Herman Mashaba said it was possible for South Africans to turn things around, but not under the direction of the ANC government.

2024-05-09T15:44:12Z

IBM's Red Hat SUED over diversity-culling 21 white men employees

Allan Kingsley Wood, a white man, says he faced race and gender discrimination because of the company's DEI scheme, which set hiring targets for women and minorities.

2024-05-09T15:36:48Z

Offlimit Communications celebrates 20 stellar years of innovation and success in TTL marketing

Offlimit Communications (OLC), a leading through-the-line (TTL) marketing agency, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, OLC has remained at the forefront of TTL marketing, devising comprehensive and innovative strategies that span all forms of media to deliver unmatched results for brands and businesses.Reflecting on the agency's journey, Jerome Cohen, Founder of Offlimit Communications, stated, "Our 20-year milestone...

2024-05-10T00:05:31Z

Labour Activation Programme heads to Northern Cape

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi is expected to launch the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) in Kimberly in the Northern Cape.Image source: Getty ImagesFriday’s launch will be accompanied by a Jobs/Career fair.Unveiled in April by Nxesi, the activation programme will afford Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) beneficiaries and unemployed youth with an opportunity to be integrated into the labour market or start their own businesses.LAP...

2024-05-10T00:05:42Z

Unpaid school uniform makers occupy Gauteng social development offices

Sewing co-operatives delivered thousands of school uniforms to learners in need, but the department is disowning them.About a dozen people from sewing cooperatives across Gauteng occupied the offices of the Gauteng Department of Social Development in Johannesburg on Monday night because they have not been paid. Photos: Masego MafataSewing co-operatives have not been paid for thousands of uniforms they delivered to the Gauteng Department of...

2024-05-10T00:05:33Z

Sponsored articles on MyBroadband - The best way to build trust in your business

The best way to grow your business and build trust in your brand is through sponsored articles on MyBroadband.The best way to grow your business and build trust in your brand is through sponsored articles on MyBroadband.This is according to the 2024 Digital Marketing Report, which found that 76% of purchasing decision-makers trust online articles to help them decide which products or services they should buy.- Click here to contact MyBroadband’s...

2024-05-10T00:05:39Z

Son set to take over Prada empire says he's open to buying brands

'We have been and will always be open to considering opportunities,' Prada's second heir behind founder Mario Prada's granddaughter recently told Bloomberg Tuesday.

2024-05-10T00:07:17Z

Pirates legend: Mosimane can succeed at Chiefs provided…

An Orlando Pirates legend believes Pitso Mosimane can be a success at Kaizer Chiefs but he’s attached a condition to it…

2024-05-09T16:11:15Z

Kenyan government doctors sign agreement to end strike

Kenyan public hospital doctors on Wednesday, 8 May, signed a return to work agreement with the government meant to end a strike that started in mid-March, union and government officials said.Doctors and medical practitioners under the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) participate in a demonstration to demand payment of their salary arrears and the immediate hiring of trainee doctors, among other grievances, in...

2024-05-10T00:05:40Z

Fashion experts reveal the BEST designer bags to invest in right now

While most people invest their money in bonds, stocks and real estate, there's a new category of capital that's drumming up some attention - designer bags.

2024-05-09T18:09:59Z

Toyota not “expecting too many changes” to WRC technical rules for 2025

Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala says he ”doesn’t expect too many changes” for next year as the debate over the World Rally Championship technical regulations continues.

2024-05-09T14:09:43Z

Mother and daughter LIVE in McDonald's after being left homeless

The pair, identified by Brazilian media as Susane Paula Muratoni Geremia, 64, and Bruna Muratori Geremia, 31, stay in the fast food joint until they are told to leave when it closes at 5am.

2024-05-09T14:22:02Z

Grandfather arrested for paying homeless woman $20 to babysit granddaughter, 7, ‘while he got drunk at bar’

Grandfather arrested for paying homeless woman $20 to babysit granddaughter, 7, ‘while he got drunk at bar’ - Jason Warren, 54, gave woman money to take granddaughter to thrift store for four hours

2024-05-09T21:24:07Z

Woman reveals her secret to acing job interviews

A woman who owns a career-change consulting firm called Doux briefly explained the secret to a successful job interview.

2024-05-09T14:52:20Z

KZN Premier pledges aid and support for women affected by Zamimpilo Community Market fire

The thriving market, which was built and maintained by local women, was burnt to the ground by a roaring fire early Wednesday morning.

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