Massive ozone hole in 2015
The 2015 Antarctic ozone hole area was larger and formed later than in recent years, according to scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Power outages cost SA R200bn
The energy situation in South Africa feels like a crisis, with about R200-billion lost this year alone from unserved energy, but the future is not all bleak.
Internet was less free in 2015
Internet freedom around the world declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2015 as more governments censored information of public interest while also expanding surveillance and cracking down on privacy tools.
MTN hit with R71bn fine
MTN shares fell about 12,5% yesterday afternoon on news that the pan-African telecommunications company faces a R71-billion fine from Nigerian authorities. The company’s stock continued to fall this morning. Yesterday’s trading saw 12,49% knocked off...
How to manage year-end stress
As the end of the year approaches, with businesses look to reach year-end targets, employee stress levels are on the rise. Workforce solutions provider Manpower South Africa believes it’s important to manage white collar workers’ stress, both for employee...
MTN leads African brands
This year, South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company MTN has moved up one position to become Africa’s most admired brand in Africa and maintained its rank as the most valuable African brand.