By Viresh Harduth, Vice President, Small Business, Sage Africa & Middle East
September is not only popular due to warmer weather in the southern hemisphere, but it also means small businesses are stocking up on seasonal essentials. This month is not only a call to all South African consumers to support small businesses in their area,…
If you haven't heard of, or adopted #SelfCareSunday in your life, you're missing out on an amazing opportunity. This new trend is about deliberately taking care of yourself and refuelling your mental, emotional, and physical health. #SelfCareSunday activities are a great way to improve your mood and reduce any anxiety. It's also a wonderful way to improve…
A slower rate in daily COVID-19 infections and the urgent need for the re-opening of the economy saw the country move to lockdown level 2, however, and as the president has stressed, this is not a time for complacency. In fact, now that more of us will be out and about, returning to work, pupils…
As more and more companies move to a remote working environment, opportunities for freelance designers and photographers are growing. But it's easy to form bad habits when you’re working from home for yourself. Like staying in your PJs or taking sneaky breaks to watch Netflix…
This may result in lost productivity which, in turn leads…
August is Women's Month in South Africa, a time to both celebrate women and to confront the many issues that women face. One of these is financial freedom. To help other young women become more financially independent from an early age, Nomi Bodlani, head of strategic markets at Allan Gray, reflects on common personal finance and…
Vehicle batteries used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, have limited lifespans (which will vary depending on the brand and type of battery). Once car batteries reach the end of their life, they are 95% recyclable. This presents battery manufacturers with a unique opportunity to create a circular economy with an item that otherwise harms the…
82% non-compliance
Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx and dermatologist, Dr Selwyn Schwartz, gives their insight into hand sanitisers
"The latest research carried out by accredited laboratory SciCorp in KwaZulu-Natal has shown that out of 11 hand sanitisers, 9 bought from stores and 2 samples given out at the entrance to a mall or shop, 5 were found to be…
After more than 140 days of coronavirus restrictions, including a hard lockdown, South Africans are starting to allow cracks to form in their protective Coronavirus armour as their willpower starts to wane.
In recent weeks a surge in snaps and videos of family gatherings, braais with friends, neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday bashes have surfaced on…
By: Louis van Wyk, Chief Technology Officer of MiWay Insurance
With the majority of the world’s population confined indoors for many months, 2020 has seen a huge surge in internet usage, with work, school and shopping all migrating to the online sphere in light of stringent lockdown measures. Yet, while the web has been a…
Breast milk is the best food for babies. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life, andcontinued breastfeeding with complementary foods for up to two years of age.1
Key findings in the most recent World Health Organisation report and South Africa Demographic and Health Survey showed that…