Moneyweb@Midday

How will Eskom’s load limiting plan be implemented?

‘What I really like about this, instead of putting us into the false pretence that we haven't got load shedding for a long time, what this does is it admits that we have a joint problem and also admits that collectively we can solve this problem,’ says energy analyst, Hilton…

2 Feb 2024 7AM 6 min

SA infrastructure needs government's help

A round-up of news updates, including a look at Eskom’s load-limiting plans for Gauteng. A look at the role communications plays in an election year and more unhappiness over Gauteng’s crime wardens.

2 Feb 2024 5AM 33 min

How fear of failure is stifling SA entrepreneurs

‘We anticipate some of the reasons are the environment or the enabling environment for businesses to thrive or survive in is deteriorating at the moment, and people are scared to take that chance,’ says Professor Natanya Meyer, co-author of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor South Africa report.

1 Feb 2024 8AM 6 min

Businesses encouraged to focus on workplace mental health

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether SA’s logistics crisis is near its end. South Africa accuses Israel of not adhering to ICJ ruling and a look at why SA’s entrepreneurial activity has declined.

1 Feb 2024 5AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Calls for civil society to combat the scourge of SA corruption

‘There are a lot of good businesses out there, but they need to support the anti-corruption initiatives that have been taken by civil society because it's now up to the people to fight this fight if government isn't going to fight it,’ says Wayne Duvenage, CEO at the Organisation Undoing…

31 Jan 2024 7AM 6 min

SA’s food crisis needs more help

A round-up of news updates, including a look at solutions for SA’s food crisis. A look at why SA scored so low in the latest Corruption Perception Index and the impact of the latest petrol price increase.

31 Jan 2024 5AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Will 2024 see a return to the office for remote workers?

‘I believe that you have to have some physical interaction, some actual presence in the office. It doesn't have to be all the time in the office but some presence in the office to actually inculcate a culture,’ says Norman Kretzmer, founder and CEO of Contract Understanding.

30 Jan 2024 8AM 5 min

Zuma’s suspension could cost ANC support in KZN

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what sparked the 2021 riots. The ANC to lobby other countries to support its case against Israel and a look at whether 2024 will see the dwindling of WFH.

30 Jan 2024 5AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Steel sector warns of jobs bloodbath

‘If what we are currently experiencing as in economic headwinds, if that continues in the absence of reform, then we are talking continued deterioration and basically the sector being unable to survive,’ says Tafadzwa Chibanguza, CEO of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa.

29 Jan 2024 8AM 7 min

'More funding needed to secure SA's borders'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at concerns over a possible jobs bloodbath in the steel sector. What will be the next steps for SA’s legal team over its genocide case against Israel and a look at the work of the Border Management Authority.

29 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Tshwane’s proactive plan to eradicate hijacked buildings

‘Our position is clear that we cannot allow continuous illegal occupation of buildings, that it will just break down the complete trust that the people have got in the city and our local government,’ says Kingsley Wakelin, City of Tshwane MMC for corporate and shared services.

26 Jan 2024 8AM 6 min

SA faces accountant brain drain

A round-up of news, including a look at whether other nations will join SA’s case against Israel ahead of the ICJ's ruling. An update on the latest in the development of an HIV vaccine and why SA has a dearth of accountants.

26 Jan 2024 5AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Avoid travel scams, only book with accredited agents

‘A couple of things that we have consistently made recommendations about when it comes to looking for fraudsters is that you need to ensure that they're actually a fully registered business and that they have business bank accounts,’ says Otto de Vries, CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel…

25 Jan 2024 7AM 4 min

SA’s public sector desperately needs skills training

A round-up of news updates, including a look at plans by opposition parties to fix SA’s economy. How to verify a travel agency before booking a holiday and the impact of the lack of qualifications in the public service.

25 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Delays in avian flu vaccination could be resolved by end February

‘As it stands, we will be able to vaccinate 7.8 million broiler breeders, but we will still have 27 million commercial layers not vaccinated. For vaccines to work, we need to actually vaccinate the population,’ says Izaak Breitenbach, CEO at the South African Poultry Association.

24 Jan 2024 7AM 5 min

Why does SA not have enough artisans?

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what's causing the bird flu vaccine delays. A look at tech trends that will change the insurance sector and whether Donald Trump’s New Hampshire primary win signals a return to the White House.

24 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] How not to get duped in the current diesel swindle

‘The moment you pick up something that is ridiculous, you just know that's a red flag, you should never, never entertain that, as much as the cost of fuel is too high, don't get into temptation,’ says Avhapfani Tshifularo, executive director of the South African Petroleum Industry Association.

23 Jan 2024 8AM 6 min

Can the Sarb find the balance between rates and inflation?

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the challenges facing SA’s economy in 2024. Consequences for counterfeit diesel sellers, and will we see a rate cut on Thursday?

23 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Are political parties allowed to phone you?

‘You may find that the party, such as the DA, would have received a voters’ roll from the IEC and we provided a voters’ roll without ID numbers because that’s personal information,’ says James Aphane, electoral operations manager at the IEC.

22 Jan 2024 7AM 6 min

Why government's handbook needs a relook

A round-up of news updates, including a look at concerns over the misuse of the defence department’s budget. A look at why the ANC is delaying action against Jacob Zuma, and we find out whether political parties are allowed to call registered voters ahead of elections.

22 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min