The national minimum wage should be frozen until the country is over the financial crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, says a large employer organisation. Read more

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Much has been said about the apparent rise in e-commerce and the digital economy during the Covid-19 crisis. But how much of that will still be a reality as more of the economy opens up? Read more

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DURBAN - Uber Connect, is a new feature that will allow users to send packages to through the Uber app. Read more

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SA’s weak economic recovery is likely to be confirmed this week by a slew of important data releases, the top of which will be the purchasing managers’ index ((PMI) for manufacturing, which has remained in expansionary territory since the hard lockdo... Read more

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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our world irrevocably in a matter of months. Some scientists now predict that the pandemic could continue for as long as two years and will begin to subside Read more

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The current coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdown period continue to leave the food and beverage industry teetering on the brink. Every day, more and more restaurateurs face the grim prospect of closing their doors, many of them permanently. Read more

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During the pandemic and related lockdown, many South Africans are struggling to afford the basics, from soap and sanitiser - which are crucial to prevent the spread of Covid-19 - to sanitaryware. New digital gift vouchers from Clicks make it easier t... Read more

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