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Joburg wants to introduce a 24-hour work day to boost jobs and economy

By Neelam Rahim Members of the property, investment and business sectors say a 24-hour work day in Johannesburg can unleash endless opportunities for efficiency, growth and employment in the city. Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for finance, Julie...

World Bank loan to be used on payment for Covid vaccines

By Neelam Rahim The World Bank has approved a €454.4 million (~R7.6 billion) low-interest loan to help fund South Africa’s purchase of vaccines. Approved by the Bank’s Group Board of Executive Directors on Monday, the loan comes following a request by the government...

YOUTH DAY PARADE FOR JUSTICE AND CHANGE

By Neelam Rahim Today is the 46th anniversary of the June 16 uprisings in Soweto, which in 1976 saw young people embarking on protests against the apartheid Bantu Education. The uprising spread countrywide, changing the socio-political landscape of the country. The...

Biden plans to get grain out of Ukraine by train

By Neelam Rahim US President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that temporary silos would be built along the border with Ukraine, including Poland, to help export more grain and address a growing global food crisis, described as Vladimir Putin’s ‘hunger plan’. Russia and...