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Women in the Middle East North African region pushing back against patriarchy
The scales are still tilted in favour of men, but younger people with tertiary education have less discriminatory attitudes
Open letter: a call for freedom for academic prisoners in Iran
Academics and civil society organisations from around the world condemn the arbitrary imprisonment of academics in Iran
Why the US is unlikely to go to war with Iran
Iran's response to the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have raised tensions between the US and Iran. But war seems unlikely at this point
Somalia’s cheetah smuggling ring
Africa’s big cats are being trafficked to rich households in the Middle East who want ‘something more exotic’
Khashoggi’s death rattles the world
It spells danger in the Middle East and will affect relations with the West (if trade doesn’t hold sway)
Khashoggi was collateral damage
Supporting Saudi Arabia’s lukewarm reforms sends a signal of consent to a murderous regime
Rigged votes aren’t just an African thing
The average quality of elections around the world is much lower than most people realise
Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in decades to open on April 18
AMC Entertainment has been granted the first licence to operate cinemas, with Saudi state media saying the US giant is expected to open 40 cinemas
We’re complicit in our own exploitation
"We are failing to put the blame squarely where it belongs: on our political leaders, our business leaders and ourselves".
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
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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
