Transparency could close gender pay gap

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for economic policy reforms to address deep socio-economic inequalities in South Africa, including transparent pay reporting towards closing the persistent gender pay gap which sees South African women still earning up to...

Consumer spending tips up during level 4 lockdown

There has been a slight boost in card spend since the start of level 4 lockdown, according to insights from FNB. However, despite the increase in consumer spending, activity is still averaging significantly lower compared to pre-lockdown levels. FNB insights also show...

iPhone 11 outstrips iPhone XR in smartphone stakes

In the contest to offer the world’s most popular smartphone, it seems like the only competition that Apple has these days is Apple itself – with the company’s iPhone 11 taking over the mantle from its iPhone XR model in the first quarter. Apple...

Don’t forget the governance around Covid-19 cost-cutting

Kathy Gibson reports – There is no doubt that the Coivd-19 virus has impacted every person and business on the planet. What is important at this time is our reactions to it, says Cecil Munsamy, MD at AVeS Cyber Security. “At the beginning we were caught...

Level 3 liquor let-down looms, warns Sapics

Many South Africans are rejoicing over President Ramaphosa’s latest announcement that the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown regulations will mean they can restock their liquor shelves and wine fridges. When South Africa moves down to lockdown level 3, alcohol...

Lockdown exacerbates SA’s economic woes

The devastating effects of South Africa’s draconian lockdown are playing out in front of our eyes, writes Chris Hattingh, project manager and researcher at the Free Market Foundation. Implemented on 27 March 2020, the lockdown has piled on misery for an economy...