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Isabel Fick, a leading expert in South Africa’s electricity sector, resigns from Eskom to join Africa GreenCo as group head of trading and operations, marking a significant transition in the region’s energy landscape. As South Africa inches towards recovery, the latest employment figures highlight ongoing struggles and a mixed bag of results that underscore the complexity of the nation’s economic climate. What do these statistics mean for workers and businesses alike?
Dive into our analysis of the QES and its implications for the future of employment in South Africa. Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World Economic Forum’s global network for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, emphasising its potential to boost the country’s manufacturing sector. The University of Pretoria congratulates the outstanding #WomenOfUP for their excellence in their respective fields of work.
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The South Gauteng High Court has ruled against the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s attempt to supervise the Municipal Employees Pension Fund’s AGM, asserting that the regulator overstepped its statutory powers. Discover why chocolate prices are soaring just as cocoa prices plummet, and what this means for consumers this festive season.
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