May 16, 2019
A growing number of candidates are regretting their career decisions. According to Gartner, 40% of Gen Z respondents reported that they would not repeat their decision to accept the job offer they had accepted and only 51% said they could see themselves having a long...
May 16, 2019
Two of the largest sub-Saharan solar systems have been unveiled in Johannesburg. The Soltrain (Southern African Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Initiative) projects, a district heating plant for Wits University residences and a solar process heat plant for...
May 16, 2019
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) for April showed the highest rebound since 2014, suggesting economic activity lagged in the first months of 2019 owing to reasons such as load shedding. The BETI measures monthly transactions paid into the South...
May 16, 2019
Utilities can use technology to improve customer service and ultimately drive revenue – but it may not be as clear cut for utilities like Eskom. Despite being at the forefront on technological innovation compared to the rest of the continent, a deeply entrenched...
May 16, 2019
Researchers on Wednesday raised concerns over decreased expenditure on water security research amidst serious drought problems across southern Africa. There are reportedly more than 2-billion people worldwide in countries with severe water constraints and the African...
May 16, 2019
The banking ombudsman has seen a steady increase in cases, with Internet banking fraud and credit card-related complaints the most prevalent. During 2018, 7 307 cases were closed – 12% more than in 2017 and an increase of 40% over the last two years. ATM fraud...
