Forging an entrenched position
Xuma Technologies is a great example of how entrepreneurial spirit has been supported by the IDC’s Women Entrepreneurial Fund (WEF).
Yearly Archives: 2012
Glencore, Xstrata super merger in jeopardy
The blockbuster merger commodity giants Glencore and Xstrata is in jeopardy as key shareholder Qatar threatens to block the union in a vote on Friday.
Michael Owen signs for Stoke City
Former England striker Michael Owen has joined Stoke City on a free transfer, subject to Premier League Board approval, the club has announced.
Fostering entrepreneurship
The quality of studies specifically into entrepreneurial activities present a fairly accurate picture of performance against international benchmarks.
Is lap dancing an art? Court to decide tax case
Is nude dancing an art? New York’s highest court will consider legal arguments by a strip club on whether it is and deserves a tax exemption as such.
Woolworths: Y u no like whites?
The latest storm in the social media tea cup is over claims that Woolworths won’t hire white staff. We round up the best jokes from the saga.
Miners threaten to kill Lonmin management
Marikana miners have threatened to kill Lonmin management unless they stop operations at the platinum mine in North West.
Is Twitter ready for the real Julius Malema?
Julius Malema once threatened to "shut down" Twitter. Now the fiery former youth leader has formally taken ownership of his account.
Less talk, more action at the IDC
As Women’s Month draws to a close, Meryl Mamathuba of the IDC doesn’t have the luxury of reflecting on the events of the past four weeks.
Twitter lashes Meyer for dropping Mvovo
Heyneke Meyer has been lambasted on social media networks for dropping wing Lwazi Mvovo in favour of scrum half Francois Hougaard at the No. 11 spot.