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101 for digitisation

February 7, 2017Admin135Science & Technology

SAP Skills for Africa adds 101 students to digital workforce JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — February 06, 2017 – Students, SAP Africa partners, customers and executives gathered at Eskom’s Megawatt Park in Sandton for the SAP Skills for Africa graduation ceremony which celebrated the completion of an intense three-month digital skills training programme. Now in its...

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Precious Water, what can you do?

February 7, 2017Admin135Environment

The World Wetlands Day campaign helps reflect on the significant role played by wetlands in the ecosystem: Wetlands help reduce the impacts of flooding, act as a sponge when it rains by holding and releasing water to rivers. They also store carbon and are home to many plants and animals. They also provide a sense...

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Making Wood Work

February 7, 2017Admin135SA Heroes

Going all the way Up At a very young age, Thabo Sikukula was exposed to entrepreneurship by his mother, who, along with her job as a teacher, sold handmade sweetened ice block packs to help pay for seven of his brother’s school expenses including himself. Thabo grew up being inspired by his late father who...

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What can we expect from SONA 2017?

February 7, 2017Admin135Newsletters

The State of the Nation Address – What will the BIG issues be? by Steuart Pennington After misreading the Brexit vote, and after misreading the Trump election, are we going to misread what will be the ‘unthinkable’ in our own State of the Nation Address (SONA)? Photo: The ANC’s top six leaders Zweli Mkhize, Cyril...

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Paraffin Safety: A Critical Cause

February 7, 2017Admin135Blog

Matatiele Spaza Shops educate locals about Paraffin Safety Several Spaza shops in the Matatiele Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape have been revamped as part of Engen’s paraffin education and safety campaign. The branded Spaza shops reinforce important paraffin safety messages in both English and isiXhosa. Highly-visible sites were chosen to ensure that the...

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Consumer spend on gifts and restaurants expected to spike this Valentine’s

February 7, 2017Admin135Uncategorized

7 February 2017 – Considering past trends consumers are expected to spend more on gifts and restaurants this Valentine’s. In 2016, FNB Credit Card holders spent 60% more on flowers, jewellery, chocolate, greeting cards ahead of Valentine’s while a 25% increase in spend at restaurants was recorded. FNB Credit Card analysed 2016 spending patterns of...

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