BusinessSA falling behind rest of Africa - economistYesterday at 18:25, SAST South Africa is falling behind the rest of the continent in education and skills development. White men still dominate the workplace Yesterday at 12:05, SAST Sixteen years into the country's democracy, white men still monopolise top management positions. What comes next in South Africa public sector strike? Yesterday at 15:22, SAST Thousands of South African public service workers seeking higher wages went on strike, with union leaders saying it could set the stage for nearly 1 million workers downing tools next week. JSE blames MTN network for technical glitch Yesterday at 18:11, SAST The Johannesburg Stock Exchange said a technical glitch that halted trading for six hours this week was caused by a problem with its network, managed by MTN Group. SA needs more productivity, competitiveness: World Bank Yesterday at 15:26, SAST South Africa needs a greater emphasis on productivity and competitiveness to boost economic growth and job creation. Source: Business Report |
Top StoriesRunaway tiger reunited with ownerYesterday at 06:47, SAST Panjo the tiger was found on Wednesday night after going walkabout for two days. ANC leaders to file financial interests with Luthuli House Yesterday at 15:04, SAST ANC leaders have until August to submit details of their financial interests to Luthuli House after a decision by the national executive committee. Source: Mail & Guardian Online WorldUN set to replace Internal Oversight Services chiefTuesday at 06:30, SAST The United Nations says an announcement to replace the head of Internal Oversight Services is imminent. This follows the dramatic departure of the previous head of Internal Investigations, who sharply criticised the leadership of the ... Monaco's Prince Albert to marry SA woman next July Jul 22 at 14:21, SAST Prince Albert of Monaco, son of late Hollywood star Grace Kelly, will marry South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock next July, in what will be a star-studded event likely to boost the principality's image. Source: SABC News AfricaKenya: Debate Heats Up in Final Week Before Kenyan Constitution VoteToday at 00:18, SAST Campaigns in Kenya for the referendum on a new constitution enter the final week, with President Mwai Kibaki leading a spirited effort for the adoption of the draft, while a number of influential politicians and church leaders are waging a concerted ... Somalia: Militants Sneer at African Union Yesterday at 21:41, SAST Sheikh Ali Mohamoud Raghe alias Sheikh Ali Dhere, the spokesman of al Shabaab, the radical Islamist group vehemently opposing the Transitional Federal Government in Somalia, sneered at the outcome of the African Union Summit in Kampala, Uganda. Source: All Africa |