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Wealthy conservatives are fleeing blue states for South Carolina

The flow of traditionalists into The Palmetto State comes as politics continues to polarize much of America, causing migrations that have melded blue with red.

2024-04-18T21:20:53Z

What is the sugar scandal hitting Nestlé and what happens now?

A new investigation found that one portion of Nestlé cereal for six-months-old babies contained around a cube and a half of sugar per serving. View on euronews

2024-04-19T08:31:55Z

Could oil price surges derail the ECB's plans for a rate cut in June?

Latest developments in the Middle East raise concerns about a potential broader conflict and its global economic ramifications. Key worries for Europe include whether escalating energy prices might influence the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision-making regarding a planned rate cut in June. View on euronews

2024-04-19T11:01:56Z

How development finance works, where it goes, why it’s needed

Creating positive social, economic and environmental outcomes.

2024-04-18T19:03:50Z

Salmonella Linked to Trader Joe's Fresh Basil Sickens 12

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of possible Salmonella contamination of Trader Joe's fresh organic basil sold in 29 states. Twelve people have been sickened, one of whom required hospitalization. "Throw away any Infinite Herbs organic basil purchased from Trader Joe's," the agen...

2024-04-18T23:09:05Z

Concourt ruling paves way for retrenchment of 400 Coca-Cola employees after merger

As a consequence of economic headwinds, Coca-Cola engaged the Competition Commission and organised labour representing its employees, indicating that it may have to initiate retrenchments.

2024-04-19T06:05:26Z

Plan to fix Durban’s problems outlined

Ramaphosa in February announced that he had created an opportunity for businesses in eThekwini to raise the challenges they face including water and electricity outages, damaged infrastructure

2024-04-19T07:35:14Z

Fire crews rescue pub-goer after he got his leg trapped down a drain

The man, who was eventually freed by London Fire Brigade, found himself trapped outside a Wetherspoons in one of London's most busiest areas - Charing Cross.

2024-04-19T01:20:45Z

Netflix reports strong subscriber gains as earnings beat forecasts

The world’s largest video streamer, Netflix, beat market expectations in its first-quarter earnings. However, the robust results failed to lift its share price due to weaker-than-expected guidance. View on euronews

2024-04-19T08:46:55Z

How a top 5G provider rapidly grew its subscriber base in South Africa

The 5G connectivity industry in South Africa is fiercely competitive. Advertising on MyBroadband gives you an advantage over your competition.The 5G connectivity industry in South Africa is fiercely competitive, requiring companies to constantly find new ways to gain an advantage over their competitors.A prominent South African 5G provider recognised the potential of advertising on MyBroadband as a way to stand out from the crowd, and booked a...

2024-04-19T00:09:30Z

Yellowwood looks forward to the 20th anniversary of GenNext

Founded in 2004, the GenNext study remains the industry's most comprehensive survey of consumer behaviour and brand preference among young people. The survey aims to demystify the behaviours and preferences of 8 - 30-year-olds across the country and over the years, the GenNext research has become the youth barometer for brands in South Africa. With its historical inception attributed to HDI youth marketeers, the study is now an integral part of...

2024-04-19T00:09:23Z

Sibanye-Stillwater shuts down Marikana shaft, retrenches workers

Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman yesterday said the company has determined that the 4B shaft’s lack of viability will tip its other operations into loss-making.

2024-04-19T09:05:29Z

SAA to resume dormant global routes after ‘hogging’ murmurs

SAA has thus far resumed services to São Paulo, Brazil, from Johannesburg and Cape Town and will next Sunday restart services to Perth, Australia.

2024-04-19T05:05:25Z

6 steps to choose the correct media monitoring tools

It has become an increasingly complex task to select the correct media monitoring tools as these tools - the variety of tools - available to agencies and corporates, have expanded recently.Image supplied. Joe Hamman, director of Novus Group, outlines steps to choosing the correct media monitoring tools for your business or agencyHere are six steps to help you choose the correct media monitoring tools for your business or agency.- Identify...

2024-04-19T00:09:30Z

99c clients sweep awards at 10th Annual MMA South Africa Smarties

99c, the independent, integrated advertising and communications agency, is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of its clients at the 10th annual MMA South Africa Smarties Awards.The MMA South Africa Smarties Awards is the world’s only innovation award recognising leaders, brands, agencies, and tech providers using technology to pioneer new approaches in modern marketing. This annual competition, honouring outstanding innovation and...

2024-04-19T00:09:19Z

Netflix gains 9.3 million customers amid password sharing crackdown

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown appears to be paying off as the company added another 9 million subscribers in the first quarter of this year, bringing the total to almost 270 million paid accounts.

2024-04-19T09:22:47Z

Delivery driver caught red-handed making a parcel mistake

It's the annoying act many Aussies have experienced when receiving a parcel and now it has finally been caught on camera.

2024-04-19T04:05:52Z

Disney gets key approval for $1.9BILLION Disneyland expansion project

Disney has finally received approval from Anaheim to go ahead with the $1.9billion expansion of the Disneyland park that will bring Zootopia and Toy Story to life.

2024-04-18T20:50:54Z

Pimlico Plumbers tycoon Charlie Mullins backs sick note crackdown

Mr Mullins (pictured left) told Good Morning Britain that there was a mystery 'Monday and Friday' illness that people were feigning in order to get signed off from work by their GP.

2024-04-19T09:36:00Z

New JSE proposals to ease the listing burden on small companies

The JSE has seen a flood of delistings in recent years and many of the smaller companies cite the rising costs of JSE listing compliance and the difficulty in raising capital as reasons for exiting the bourse

2024-04-19T04:05:20Z

From R595 to R60: Boity addresses drastic price drop on her perfume line

The price of media personality Boity Thulo's Boity Pink Sapphire Eau de parfum has set tongues wagging on social media.

2024-04-19T08:47:19Z

Hopes of Easter bounce for shops are dashed as retail sales flatline

Sales volumes were unchanged in March, with rises in fuel purchases offset by falls in food - and high prices said to be turning consumers off.

2024-04-19T07:05:45Z

France requests legal opinion on cyber certificate, postponing deal

An agreement could come in the next expert meetings in May or June. View on euronews

2024-04-19T09:16:55Z

Call to make remote work more attractive

There has been a call for remote work visas and it was a new addition to the regulations.

2024-04-19T08:35:10Z

Ina Garten says husband would have 'loved' having kids

The famed chef delved into how she always knew that she didn't want to be a mom, discussing what led her to the decision.

2024-04-18T21:58:10Z

Top-selling car brands: Toyota leads as used car sales retreat

The Easter bunny normally does its rounds in April, but with Easter falling in March this year, car sales – both new and used – took a back seat.Source: UnsplashSales of new cars slipped -15.1% year-on-year, while used car sales almost mirrored this with a -12% drop.“The profusion of public holidays in March translated into weaker car sales in a month not normally impacted by Easter holidays. April is traditionally the slow-selling month....

2024-04-19T00:09:22Z

Has a morning cup of coffee broken the £5 barrier?

At Starbucks, the price of a large latte is £5.20 when ordered for collection on Uber Eats in London, while Queens of Mayfair charges an eye-watering £13 for its latte.

2024-04-19T07:28:25Z

Canal+ buys more shares in MultiChoice

Canal+ and MultiChoice Group on April 6 jointly announced the terms of a mandatory offer by Canal+ to acquire all of the shares of MultiChoice not already owned by Canal+. from MultiChoice’s shareholders

2024-04-19T04:35:36Z

Talking 15 Years Of The One Motorcycle Show With Thor Drake

Making the magic happen, one bike and one rider at a time.

2024-04-18T19:28:02Z

2024-04-19T08:03:22Z

Popular future-focused summit returns

SingularityU South Africa and Old Mutual have announced a collaboration, which will see the popular future-focused SingularityU South Africa Summit, return to Johannesburg this year. In its quest to future-proof Africa, the SingularityU South Africa Summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, with a focus to forge the future of Africa, through community, collaboration and exponential...

2024-04-19T00:09:26Z

Trump staffers grab bags of McDonald's and return to court

Former President Donald Trump 's staffers were spotted out in New York doing a McDonald's run at lunchtime Thursday during his third day in court for the Stormy Daniels hush money trial.

2024-04-18T22:35:44Z

iProspect dentsu South Africa triumphs at South Africa Smarties Gala Awards Ceremony

iProspect dentsu South Africa (SA) proudly announces its remarkable achievement at the Smarties Gala Awards Ceremony, where the company was were honoured for its exceptional contributions to modern marketing in South Africa. The event saw iProspect dentsu clinch several accolades across diverse categories.Among its achievements, iProspect garnered a gold and silver award in Brand Purpose Activism for Castle Lager and Social Impact while the...

2024-04-19T00:09:21Z

New reports forecast 32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

South African non-profit organisation GreenCape has released the 2024 edition of its annual green economy market intelligence reports. The reports, available to download free from https://www.green-cape.co.za/market-intelligence/, highlight the most promising investment opportunities in key renewable energy sectors in South Africa.The reports are published in partnership with the UK’s Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (PACT)...

2024-04-19T00:09:25Z

Rising interest in SA's luxury property: Pam Golding

Amid global uncertainty, South Africa’s luxury, high-end residential property market is experiencing elevated interest among both international and local high net worth buyers - most notably in sought-after locations around the country, says Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.Source: Supplied. Constantia home sold for R54m: This luxurious six-bedroom Constantia Upper residence, nestled amidst mountains, valleys,...

2024-04-19T00:09:33Z

Radisson arrives in Cape Town with Foreshore debut

The Radisson Hotel Group has introduced the Radisson brand to Cape Town, South Africa, by transforming Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore into Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore. Situated moments away from the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the iconic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront; the establishment becomes the Group's third Radisson property in South Africa.Source: SuppliedNestled in the vibrant heart of Cape Town's city centre,...

2024-04-19T00:09:30Z

Say Hello To The Suzuki V-Strom 800RE Tour

It’s a UK market release, but a similar V-Strom 800 Touring is available for riders stateside.

2024-04-19T11:12:57Z

The 5 Ts for startups: Where sustainable growth and success lies

In an era where reality TV inundates screens with portrayals of high-stakes entrepreneurship and dramatic pitches to venture capitalists, the public’s understanding of venture capital can be somewhat misinformed, even sensationalised.Clive Butkow | image suppliedAs VCs, Mitchan Adams, co-founder of Conducive Capital and I specialise in funding tech startups. We understand that the process of securing venture capital is far from the scripted...

2024-04-19T00:09:34Z

Family affair: Two more of Bernard Arnault’s sons join LVMH board

Two sons of the world's richest man Bernard Arnault have joined the board of LVMH after a shareholder vote.

2024-04-19T05:32:00Z

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

The company's retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000.

2024-04-18T20:30:45Z

Durban hotels forced to close because of crime

Hotel owners and informal traders along the City beaches said crime was the main contributor driving tourists away from the city.

2024-04-19T09:38:26Z

2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint qualifying results: Norris takes pole

McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position for Saturday’s Formula 1 sprint at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai in a wild and wet qualifying session.

2024-04-19T08:52:47Z

Estate of late fashion designer Max Azria for sale for $38 million

The Los Angeles estate of the late fashion designer Max Azria is set to be put up for auction after being initially listed for $87 million.

2024-04-18T22:06:11Z

Huawei unlocking opportunities for the youth at Job Fair 2024 of Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa

Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa, including Huawei, gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for Job Fair 2024 on 16 April. The event was supported by the Chinese Embassy and run by the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA).Building on the achievements of the previous job fair in 2022, this edition emphasised the two countries' shared goal of creating high-quality jobs and promoting sustainable economic...

2024-04-19T00:09:28Z

Supermarket labels mislead shoppers by saying imported food is from UK

Union Jacks and 'Made in Britain' stamps were printed on the packaging of some Aldi pork and beef products, even though they used EU meat.

2024-04-18T23:20:50Z

Gordon Ramsay bags High Court order to get rid of shameless anarchists

A group of anarchists locked themselves inside the Grade II-listed York & Albany hotel and gastropub situated just outside Regent's Park last week.

2024-04-18T21:20:46Z

Massive hint Ruben Amorim will join Liverpool, as stunning ‘final negotiations’ claim issued

Liverpool are reportedly in the final stages of their talks with Ruben Amorim, and there has been a big hint that the 39-year-old will definitely join

2024-04-19T08:12:06Z

Four-bedroom NYC abode for sale for $110,000... but there's a catch!

New York real estate is eye-wateringly expensive - but there is one bargain up for grabs if you are willing to make a few concessions.

2024-04-18T23:50:48Z

Number of Cape pharmacies ditch Israeli medicines to become ‘Apartheid Free Zone’

Over 20 pharmacies in Cape Town have joined a Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine (HCW4P) South Africa campaign to ensure their businesses were “Apartheid Free Zones”.

2024-04-19T10:44:15Z

Lethabo ‘Lejoy’ Mathatho welcomes the chance to reintroduce herself in ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa’

The Showmax Original series spin-off will see iconic cast members from several of ‘The Real Housewives’ shows bonding on an unforgettable Jamaican adventure.

2024-04-19T07:59:11Z