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Uncertain future for domestic airlines
The uncertainty of a post-Covid-19 airspace makes it even more difficult for the airline industry to forecast its recovery
Comair strike by Numsa-affiliated ground staff averted, for now
Numsa, in a statement, said the two sides would continue talks in early January over wages and shift patterns
SAA flights’ failure to take off may down state airline
A related problem is that its maintenance and repair company could lose lucrative contracts
Court rules in favour of Comair in SAA anticompetition case
The airline says SAA was involved in a scheme designed to keep travel agents loyal to the national carrier, to the detriment of its competitors.
Editorial: Public pays for state failure on constitutional values and good governance
SAA abusing its dominant market position and two ministers fighting over the same portfolio cost the public billions of public funds.
Headwinds slow Comair down
Competition and economic stagnation coupled with the new visa requirements have put profits on ice for the airline.
FlySafair grounded before first flight
A judge has granted an interim interdict to prevent a new, low-cost airline from operating, following an application by Comair and Skywise.
Editorial: The tiller wobbles
When Malusi Gigaba became minister of public enterprises, he told anyone who would listen he intended to keep a firm shareholder hand on the tiller.
Comair wants input on SAA bailouts
Comair has launched a court application to compel government to consult with the aviation industry before awarding bailouts to SAA.
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Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
Auditor-general’s report reveals the municipalities where the money goes to waste
Municipalities are in complete disarray, with many of them flagged by the auditor-general for deliberate lack of accountability and tolerance for transgressions by political and administrative leadership while billions are squandered.
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
MTN South Africa has launched its widely accessible 5G network – the first of MTN’s 21 operations across Africa and the Middle East
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Economic ramifications of Covid-19
There is an opportunity for business and government in collaboration to galvanise and work together, and present ourselves as a viable destination for investment
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JSE-listed company BCX empowers its finance staff with professional accounting qualifications
'For the finance function to go beyond the numbers we need to be professional and we cannot leave out the financial control experts'
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Ensuring no prospective CA(SA) is left behind
Sizwe Nxasana talks about the macro-economic impact our country will suffer if the accountancy profession fails to transform its pipeline in the pandemic
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The rise and rise of Rise Uniforms
'If you can’t take a risk then you’re not an entrepreneur, and you might as well get out of the space' says Ntombekhaya Nonnxuba
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How to get R7 000 government funding for your spaza shop or traditional grocery store
The Spaza Shop Support scheme allows for your business to access a R3 500 working capital injection and an additional R3 500 in revolving credit
