Dis-Chem’s mall-based stores struggle from Covid-19 as e-commerce booms

Londiwe Buthelezi Dis-Chem has reported a 344 percent surge in online sales between March and mid-August. • The retail chain says sales from pharmacies in large malls across the country…

Rand holds firm after breaking R17/$ barrier

Anathi Madubela The rand firmed against the dollar on Monday in anticipation of economic intervention by the US Federal Reserve on Thursday, dipping below R17/$. It firmed sharply against the…

15 EU countries set to receive 81.4 bln euros for saving jobs during COVID-19

BRUSSELS, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) — The European Commission on Monday presented proposals to the Council of the European Union (EU) to grant 81.4 billion euros (96 billion U.S. dollars) to…

Forex auction, US$ trading stabilises Edgars operations

Business Reporter CLOTHING manufacturer and retailer, Edgars Group, says trading in United States dollars and the introduction of the foreign currency auction system in June this year has brought considerable…

Sarah celebrates birthday in Australia quarantine

Showbiz Reporter Arts personality, Sarah Mpofu recently celebrated her birthday in Australia where she has been holed up for the past eight months due to the Covid-19-induced international travel restrictions.…

While nationwide surge may be slowing, officials warn of troubling Covid-19 signs across US heartland

New Covid-19 cases in the US may be on the decline, but some officials across the country’s heartland reported worrisome news this week. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday the…

Fraudulent claims upset insurance, pensions sector

Michael Magoronga, Business Correspondent THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has raised concern over the increase in the number of fraudulent claims in the insurance and pensions sector. Speaking to…

Tshibilika artiste pays tribute to liberation heroes

Joel Tsvakwi, Showbiz Correspondent SOUTH Africa-based Tshibilika artiste Khonzani Sibanda who is the leader of Makhonza Super Sounds has penned a song in remembrance of liberation war icons. Taking a…

Couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters say it was their ‘God-given right’

A US couple who pointed guns at Black Lives Matters protesters say it was their ‘God-given right’ to defend their home as they accused the Democrats of wanting to ‘abolish…

De Jongh believes top award ‘is coming home’

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter DUTCHMAN Hendrik Pieter de Jongh believes he will win the Coach of the Year accolade in the next Premier Soccer League season. Although it’s still not…

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