Young South Africans gain hands-on experience and professional mentorship through BMW internships. Picture Credit: BMW Group Careers By Aisha Zardad South Africa – For many young South Africans, breaking into the job market remains one of the biggest challenges of early adulthood. Limited work experience, few professional networks, and high youth unemployment often make the…
South Africa’s taxi industry remains largely informal, resulting in minimal tax contributions. Picture Credit: Quartz By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is one of the country’s most powerful yet least understood economic forces. Transporting an estimated 15 million commuters every day, the sector is the backbone of public mobility, especially…
Shoppers warned to verify delivery claims as questions arise over Temu’s ‘local warehouse’. Picture Credit: Htxt By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Online shopping platform Temu has come under scrutiny in South Africa after claims that it operates a “local warehouse” sparked confusion and concern among consumers and industry observers. The Chinese-owned e-commerce giant, which…
Transalloys warns of job cuts and operational scaling back as energy costs squeeze South Africa’s last manganese smelter. Picture Credit: Mining.com By Aisha Zardad eMalahleni – South Africa’s industrial landscape has taken another blow as Transalloys (Pty) Ltd, operator of the country’s last remaining manganese smelter, warns that it may have to cut up to…