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President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the launch of the Global Commission, which he co-chairs, on the Future of Work Report at the International Labour Organisation’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (GCIS)
ECONOMY

The future of work we want

The world of work is changing and with it inequalities will be exacerbated unless a social agenda is in place and education institutions gear up

  • Staff Reporter
9 min read
The US titan has sold tens of millions of Apple Watches — which can cost up to $1 499 — since it was launched three years ago. (Stephen Lam/Reuters)
APPLE

Apple Watch supplier under fire over China student labour

​Apple is investigating a factory in China after a labour rights group said the tech giant’s supplier forced student workers to work ‘like robots’

  • Ryan Mcmorrow
3 min read
Sepp Blatter and Danny Jordaan during a media briefing at Southern Sun Hotel on May 21 2011 in Johannesburg.
FIFA

Fifa boss defensive over Qatar slavery claims

Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has gone on the defensive over claims of widespread abuse of migrant workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
KGALEMA MOTLANTHE

Rand gains as yields fall to two-week low

The rand gained and bond yields fell to the lowest in two weeks on optimism as a pact between labour unions and mining companies will boost growth.

  • Andre Janse Van Vuuren
1 min read
A US judge has denied Apple’s request for a permanent injunction against Samsung’s smartphones.
APPLE

Chinese shoppers pack out Apple’s biggest store in Asia

Apple has opened its biggest Asian store yet in Beijing, with hordes of shoppers descending on the three-floor complex.

  • Sapa Afp
2 min read
CHINA

Zakumi factory ordered to stop production

A Chinese factory has halted production of Soccer World Cup mascot toys after an investigation into alleged sweatshop conditions.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read