China’s economic development people-oriented says expert
CAIRO. – China’s economic development path is people-oriented, with coordination between the public and private sectors to improve the lives of its citizens, said an economic consultant in a recent interview with Xinhua.
New technologies threaten existence of listed firms in region
Experts in capital markets have warned listed firms across the region to keep a watchful eye on the evolving technology especially artificial intelligence (AI) which is seen as the biggest threats in 2024.
South Africa inflation picks up in January
South Africa’s inflation rate rose for the first time in three months in January on the back of higher fuel and food prices.
NTS powers through third quarter with steady growth
Amidst a backdrop of cheap imitations and imports, National Tyre Services (NTS) demonstrated resilience and agility, achieving commendable growth in the third quarter of 2023.
South Africa sugar industry cautions health levy hike will decimate jobs
As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presents his 2024 Budget speech to Parliament this week, SA Canegrowers is calling on the National Treasury to prioritise measures to aid economic recovery and job retention and asked for the sugar tax not to be raised.
Explainer: What do ‘new productive forces’ mean?
BEIJING. – Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the term “new productive forces” in September last year, foreign think tanks and media outlets have widely discussed the concept. In a recent high-level meeting, new productive forces were again the focus of discussion, bringing attention to its various implications.
Countering fraud over title deeds
Based on press reports it appears that cases of alleged fraud over title deeds is on the increase. From those reported cases my understanding is that such cases involve the following:
Zimbabwe joins International Energy Forum
Herald Reporter The International Energy Forum today announced that Zimbabwe has joined as a full member of the organisation, bringing the total number of member countries to 73. The IEF’s…
President Mnangagwa assures youth of opportunities in all sectors
Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa has assured the youth that the Government will implement policies aimed at affording the younger generation with unique opportunities in all sectors of the…
Guard against direct sun, bleaching to avoid skin cancer, eye cataracts
Maxwell Tapatapa Herald Reporter As the climate change effects continue, people must desist from directly working in the sun and skin bleaching as this causes skin cancer, eye cataracts and…











