Payroll must help employees beat the “downgrade blues”: Photo: Cathie Webb South African Payroll Association The recent downgrade of South African government debt increases economic uncertainty, with unpredictable effects. “While many of the outcomes of the downgrade have been surprising, one thing is clear: government debt is going to be more expensive. That will almost … [Read more...] about Payroll must help employees beat the “downgrade blues”
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Start-ups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged | The Conversation
Start-ups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged: Solar provides tremendous opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs. ShutterstockEnergy access remains a huge problem for most people living on the African continent. More than 600 million out of a population of about 1.3 billion people in sub-Saharan Africa don’t have reliable electricity access. … [Read more...] about Start-ups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged | The Conversation
World Economic Forum needs to move beyond spin if it’s going to help Africa | The Conversation
World Economic Forum needs to move beyond spin if it's going to help Africa: Africa needs to improve governance, build infrastructure, and reduce trade barriers to achieve inclusive growth. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin AbdallahSet against the backdrop of low growth, dire unemployment figures, and a huge infrastructure deficit – the theme of this year’s African World Economic Forum … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum needs to move beyond spin if it’s going to help Africa | The Conversation
SA News: Education can help ensure the economy is not ‘captured’ – Gordhan
Education can help ensure the economy is not 'captured' – Gordhan: Over 700 trainee teachers were graduating. Addressing the more than 1 000 people in attendance, Gordhan highlighted the disparities in the distribution of wealth in South Africa and the world. He lamented the fact that a minority controlled the global and ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Zuma wants to … [Read more...] about SA News: Education can help ensure the economy is not ‘captured’ – Gordhan
Somalia: $100 cash grants will help 55,000 families overcome drought
APO News from Africa: Somalia: 0 cash grants will help 55,000 families overcome drought: Drought-stricken families in rural Somalia have been given a lifeline via $ 100 cash grants to see them through lean times brought on by severe drought. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) this week provided the grants to more than 55,000 homes around Baidoa to help … [Read more...] about Somalia: $100 cash grants will help 55,000 families overcome drought
