• RCL Foods culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak

    RCL Foods culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak0

    RCL Foods said on Thursday its poultry unit Rainbow has culled 410,000 chickens due to the country’s worst outbreak of avian flu, heightening fears of chicken meat and egg shortages. The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), a bird flu which spreads rapidly in an infected flock, causing a high death rate, has already

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  • Impact of unpaid or late invoices on small businesses a huge concern

    Impact of unpaid or late invoices on small businesses a huge concern0

    The Public Service Commission (PSC) has flagged inadequate disclosure of information on supplier payments by the National Treasury as cause for concern. This as the PSC said it had referred 373 complaints to departments and public bodies for investigation in the quarter to end-June. These include complaints of alleged corruption, unethical behaviour, late payment of suppliers,

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  • Save funds for unforseen emergencies

    Save funds for unforseen emergencies0

    Klassen agrees, adding that during times of economic uncertainty, staying on top of personal finances becomes more critical than ever. “Some people kickstart positive changes for the year ahead during January and others know that resolutions can be made anytime. Understanding how and why we stumble during the improvement of our financial behaviour gives us

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  • Youth-run brickmaking co-op makes a mark in construction industry

    Youth-run brickmaking co-op makes a mark in construction industry0

    A growing interest from prospective clients saw Ndukwana recruit his friends and his father, who is now late, was knowledgeable about the business and therefore gave useful advice to the group.  Chief among them was the idea to register a cooperative and the group of friends did so in 2018.   They manufactured concrete blocks and

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  • Barista, chef won’t let being deaf limit them

    Barista, chef won’t let being deaf limit them0

    As a mother to two children – a hearing daughter and a deaf son, Mazibuko said she does not see being deaf as a hurdle to parenting but rather an opportunity to develop unique bonds with her children.  “When my baby was born I had the invaluable support needed to nurture and raise him. Children

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  • Tips to make your résumé appealing to recruiters

    Tips to make your résumé appealing to recruiters0

    Securing employment in the current climate is a daunting task. According to Statistics SA’s second quarter report, the number of unemployed adult South Africans, including those who’ve given up on seeking work, was at 42,1%. With this in mind, making a positive impression on a potential employer becomes crucial from the onset. To secure a

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