Rory Carroll
Guest Author
Obama chases Exit with a Bear
The most dangerous activity a sitting United States president is usually allowed to do is drive a golf cart.
Three more women bring charges of sexual assault against Cosby
Three more women, including an actress who appeared on the Cosby Show, have come forward and accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault and harassment.
Furious Faeries flay Facebook
The social network's policy on anonymity is angering people who have taken new names.
JFK: A conspiracy of echoes
Theories about the death of John F Kennedy are in overdrive as the 50th ?anniversary of his death approaches — even John Kerry is weighing in.
Giving the snoops the runaround
A small internet service provider that fiercely safeguards users' data is a model of transparency.
Facebook bows to outcry over sexist content
Facebook has agreed to update policies in response to protests by more than 100 advocacy groups over content promoting violence against women.
Leavening Las Vegas
Tony Hsieh, a millionaire rock-star software developer, is turning his attention to urban regeneration in the seedy downtown of Sin City.
Blogging the brutal truth about Mexico’s drug wars
Blog del Narco – blogdelnarco.com – has become a must-read for authorities, drug gangs.
Latin America: The ball’s in Obama’s court
As the Chávez era draws to a close, the US has a chance to build potentially lucrative relationships.
Death pits Chávs against Cháv nots
Drawn from the ruling party or not, Hugo Chávez’s successor will have to face the fallout of socialist revolution.
Chávez: From a poor boy to a leftwing figurehead
Venezuela's leader Hugo Chávez has left a legacy of literacy and healthcare for the poor, alongside crumbling infrastructure and a dependence on oil.
An app a day keeps the doc away
If the latest gadgets are anything to go by, technology is becoming the key to wellness. Rory Carroll reports.
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
