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George tragedy: Here is the latest UPDATE from the scene

As rescue operations continue at the building collapse site in George, more workers have been found. Here is the latest update.

2024-05-08T08:54:12Z

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside Hotel in Woodstock to undergo refurbishment

The DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside Hotel has announced its plans to undergo a refurbishment on 31 May 2024 of the public areas and in-house restaurant. The hotel, restaurant, and conferencing facilities will remain open during this time with minimal disruption being expected for guests.Owner partner and general manager of the hotel, Francois Steyn, said: “Our guests will be treated to a whole new look and feel along with a new...

2024-05-08T00:15:02Z

Our New Insta360 X4 Has Unreal 4K Battery Life

I legit thought I was mistaken, or that it didn't record properly. But no; it did!

2024-05-08T11:29:45Z

George building collapse: Cosatu demands accountability, calls for construction company owners and management to be held liable for deaths

Rescue operations enter its third day as construction workers remain trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building.

2024-05-08T13:23:13Z

Growth in online retail bodes well for SA's industrial property sector

South Africa's industrial property sector is performing well in most key nodes within the Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. New development activity is taking place in these areas as demand for logistics and supply chain functions increases amid the continuing growth of e-commerce in the country.Source: 4045 via FreepikNaspers-owned e-commerce group Takealot has made significant investments in warehousing centres not only in...

2024-05-08T00:15:14Z

Royal Mail's would-be buyer looks to take over French tech company

The Czech billionaire argues his offer for Atos will provide quick capital and a robust direction for the company. View on euronews

2024-05-08T05:38:36Z

REV’IT!'s New Store In Colorado Will Let You Actually Try Gear On

It’s the first of many new brick-and-mortar stores in the pipeline.

2024-05-08T12:30:10Z

A fistful of yen - a gain for tourists to Japan as shop prices fall

As Japan's government steps in to bolster its currency, the weakness of the yen against the euro and the dollar has led to a surprise boost for tourism. View on euronews

2024-05-08T05:23:20Z

Green beret died just one year into grueling Bank of America job

Leo Lukenas III, 35, in New York City on Thursday from 'acute coronary artery thrombus.

2024-05-08T14:03:47Z

Drama as finalist Dezry Kay Reddy withdraws from Mrs Bold SA 2024

MRS Bold South Africa 2024 finalist Dezry Kay Reddy is at loggerheads with the organisers of the pageant after withdrawing from the competition. Reddy said the reason for her withdrawal came after she realised that the pageant was not aligned with her personal values, goals, and aspirations. “Throughout my participation in the pageant, I have encountered several concerns that have led to this decision,” she said. Reddy said it had become evident...

2024-05-08T08:34:25Z

IFP pursues R3 000 unemployment grant for jobless graduates if it attains governance

While the country is soon heading to the polls, the IFP hosted a rally as a form of strengthening grass-roots support and garnering engagement from locals.

2024-05-08T10:25:34Z

3 women nominees for African Banker Awards Banker of the Year

For the first time in the 18-year history of the African Banker magazine’s African Banker Awards, three nominees for the prestigious Banker of the Year are women, reflecting the growing number of female leaders in finance.Image supplied. Last year's African Banker Award. the African Banker magazine’s African Banker Awards nominees have been announced for this yearThe three are Anel Bosman of Nedbank, Miriam Olusanya of Guaranty Trust Bank, and...

2024-05-08T00:15:21Z

Fisker Files For Reorganization In Austria After Magna Pauses Ocean Production

It’s the rough equivalent of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. What's next for the troubled startup?

2024-05-08T11:58:16Z

Ferrari prepares for F1 Imola upgrades with Fiorano filming days

The Ferrari Formula 1 team is heading to its Fiorano track on Thursday and Friday to shake down its new aero package for Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2024-05-08T12:21:07Z

Toyota To Invest Record Profits Into Electric Vehicles And AI

Plus, Tesla wanted to unveil its robotaxi in China last month, and Daimler says the U.S. needs to invest in EV infrastructure for trucks.

2024-05-08T13:58:36Z

2024-05-08T12:03:04Z

Reserve Bank chief reveals why business failures are at decade high

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has explained why corporate insolvencies are at a decade high. Builders make up a quarter of failed companies - with Labor today unveiling a plan.

2024-05-08T02:32:16Z

Now's Your Chance To Own An Actual Troy Bayliss Ducati Desmosedici GP3

The bike is currently up for sale in the UK, but you'll need to pony up a pretty penny to bring it home.

2024-05-08T13:45:20Z

Boohoo cuts over 1,000 jobs and crashes into debt after 13% sales drop

Boohoo reported pre-tax losses of £159.9 million for the year to February 29, against losses of £90.7 million the previous year.

2024-05-08T13:03:47Z

BMW’s earnings driven down: But where are sales holding up?

BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth. View on euronews

2024-05-08T10:39:10Z

Mourners described Dr Motsuenyane as embodiment of integrity

A towering figure, pioneer of black business and an embodiment of African development, Dr Sam Mokgethi Motsuenyane was on Tuesday celebrated by colleague’s and peers at his memorial service in Gallagher Estate, Midrand. Speaker after speaker reflected on the profound impact and humility Dr Motsuenyane embodied as a human being. Mokgethi Motsuenyane, speaking on behalf of his grandfather's grandchildren, described him as a morally upright person...

2024-05-08T08:25:23Z

Optimal allocation of Sars record tax collection

Where the fund allocation must go.

2024-05-08T08:33:03Z

Fraudsters stole my entire £3.3million life savings:

David Franklin's plans to retire to Kerala, India were torn apart when his money vanished in May 2019 to bank accounts in China without a trace.

2024-05-08T12:03:32Z

How to make the most of a .click domain name

The world of domain names has expanded far beyond the traditional .com or country-specific extensions like .co.uk and .co.za. In recent years, ICANN has introduced a range of new and creative domain extensions, including .love, .tech, .online, and the ever-popular .click. These unique domain options are gaining traction among start-ups and small businesses. If you're curious about which types of companies can make the most of a .click domain...

2024-05-08T00:15:11Z

Popular brewery collapses with staff laid off

A popular brewery has announced it will go into liquidation with all of its staff to be laid off after the owners failed to find a buyer.

2024-05-07T23:46:54Z

Chinese crooks behind one of the world's 'largest online scams'

Though roughly two-thirds of the fake websites have now been deactivated, investigators believe more than 22,500 are still live and continue to trick bargain-hunting online shoppers.

2024-05-08T10:48:27Z

SA Canegrowers welcome court ruling stating that Tongaat Hulett must honour R526m payment to sugar industry

The association said the levies were essential to the economic survival of sugar cane farmers and the tens of thousands of livelihoods that they supported.

2024-05-08T09:41:59Z

6 alternative careers for Jose Mourinho if he retired from football management

Perhaps Mourinho needs to leave the touchline for a while to rediscover his managerial spark?

2024-05-08T13:27:05Z

Shareholders question if the JSE is ‘shrinking if not dying’

JSE appears to deflect criticism about shrinking market with statements of rising market capitalisation and seems to lull people into a false sense of security when it should be shouting about the crisis from the rooftops.

2024-05-08T11:12:08Z

African law dictates kids must support parents - court

A MOTHER from rural Limpopo, successfully turned to the courts to force the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to pay her for loss of support after her only remaining son died in a car accident.

2024-05-08T08:19:22Z

Gen Z doesn't really mind AI influencers, according to new study

Gen Z are more open to accepting brands using AI influencers compared to other generations, a new study has shown. The 2024 Influencer Marketing Report from Sprout Social surveyed 2,000 respondents (including 300 social media influencers) both in the UK and the US to understand their perspectives and experiences of consuming content on social media...

2024-05-08T14:03:24Z

How Britain gave AstraZeneca full indemnity to rush through Covid jab

The jab, developed in the UK, was supposed to be a shining example of British ingenuity that would banish the devastating Covid pandemic, now it's being hauled through the courts.

2024-05-08T13:39:36Z

Family of Texas lawyer who was killed at McDonalds speaks out

The family of the Texas lawyer Jeffrey Limmer, 46, who was shot and killed at a McDonald's in Houston said that they weren't surprised that he stood up for the 'little guy.' Cops are still hunting the suspect.

2024-05-08T14:03:51Z

Hawkish Federal Reserve lifts dollar, weakens rand

The dollar index rose above 105.5, hitting one-week highs as hawkish remarks from a Federal Reserve official lifted the currency

2024-05-08T10:57:08Z

Nurturing Client Relationships: The Key Role of Tax Consultants

In the realm of finance, the bond between tax consultants and clients goes beyond numbers.

2024-05-08T08:33:06Z

FTX customers to recover all the money they lost in 2022 collapse

Investors and customers of Sam bankman-Fried's failed crypto currency exchange FTC are set to recover all of the money they lost following the firm's collapse, and then some

2024-05-08T11:18:36Z

Hope dwindles 48 hours after the deadly George building collapse

Dozens of people are still unaccounted for almost 48 hours after rescue services started combing through the debris in the southern city of George.

2024-05-08T13:23:06Z

London shopping centre is evacuated after 'suspicious package' found

A London shopping centre was evacuated after a 'suspicious package' has been found in a bomb scare.

2024-05-08T11:33:27Z

Polaris Recalls 600 Snowmobiles Due To Fuel Leak

High heat and leaky fuel make for a disastrous combo.

2024-05-08T11:44:48Z

M1 fire is just the beginning of unchecked zama zama illegal activity

Failure to heed security experts’ warnings about the need to curb the growing prevalence of illegal zama zama and phenduka activities through informed intelligence will see the damage of even more critical infrastructure, experts warn.

2024-05-08T09:25:30Z

Why Aston Martin abandoned low-drag Miami F1 rear wing update

Aston Martin has explained that the sensitive nature of tyres at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix prompted it to elect against running its all-new Formula 1 rear wing design.

2024-05-08T10:20:47Z

World’s largest brewer still suffers hangover from year-long boycott

Belgian drinks company Anheuser-Busch Inbev meets quarterly revenue forecasts but fails to fully recover from last year’s backlash. View on euronews

2024-05-08T09:54:03Z

Russia’s sanctions busting may call for change of approach, say analysts

Western battlefield weapons are still reaching Moscow, a study by Bruegel and the Kyiv School of Economics Institute found – but banks are wary of taking responsibility for monitoring the arms supply chain. View on euronews

2024-05-08T13:37:54Z

Numsa welcomes Labour Court’s interdict against steel company

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has welcomed the Labour Court’s interdict preventing SA Steel Mills from unlawfully dismissing its workers.

2024-05-08T11:10:40Z

Need a side hustle? Here are 6 ideas you can do from home

If you’re looking for ideas to consider earning some money while you study or to help boost your income, having a side hustle can be a great way to get started.

2024-05-08T10:33:20Z

GM is reportedly poaching workers who have been sacked by Tesla

GM is reportedly poaching workers who have been sacked by Tesla - The company is looking to snatch up interns who had their job offers rescinded for this summer

2024-05-08T00:33:55Z

BP's billion-dollar share buyback plan stays despite net profits fall

BP's net profit for the first quarter saw a further decline owing to weakened oil and gas prices. Despite this, the oil giant has reaffirmed its commitment to the share buyback plan of $3.5 billion in the first half of the year. View on euronews

2024-05-08T08:08:52Z

Eskom resumes load reduction in some KZN areas

According to Eskom, a large percentage of its legal customers from impacted areas are not paying for the electricity they are consuming.

2024-05-08T09:06:53Z

Iconverted my parents' garage into my first flat for less than £15,000

Landscaper Josh Jones, 19, from Tunbridge Wells transformed his parents' garage into a 'dream home' for himself and his girlfriend - and people are impressed.

2024-05-08T11:36:20Z

Samsung launches ‘buy and try’ promotion with super big TVs – first of its kind in SA

South Africa’s celebration of three decades of democracy coincides with Airports Company South Africa marking its 30th anniversary.

2024-05-08T13:41:03Z