VW brand freezes new hiring until end 2020

Volkswagen has stopped hiring new staff at its core brand until year-end. The company’s job guarantee for German employees until 2029 remains in place. Source

Not all debt is equal - the good; the bad; and the ugly

It’s important to remember that not all types of debt should be painted with the same brush, and that there is such a thing as good debt. Source

'Inclusive Growth' based economic recovery should not be a slogan

Was it a coincidence that the ANC’s and B4SA economic recovery documents were published almost simultaneously on the 10th of July 2020? Source

Audi Centre Arcadia makes it three successive Dealer of the Year titles

Audi Centre Arcadia have done it not once, not twice, but three times in succession, winning the Dealer of the Year at the Silver Arrow Awards, the top honours of Audi South Africa. Source

Huawei says UK ban threatens to move UK into digital slow lane

The British government announced that buying new Huawei 5G equipment will be banned which could lead to higher prices. Source

Huawei says UK ban threatens to move country into digital slow lane

The British government announced that buying new Huawei 5G equipment will be banned, which could lead to higher prices. Source

SA township taverns face ruin from second booze ban

South Africa’s latest ban on alcohol sales is likely to force 35,000 bar owners in the poorest communities into bankruptcy. Source

5 tips for starting a business after retrenchment

Here are Lyndy van den Barselaar's top five tips to set yourself up for success. Source

Eskom may have broken law with Black & Veatch deal

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. may have broken tender laws in concluding a 2005 agreement with Black & Veatch Corp. Source

Pick n Pay will match till point donations this Mandela day

Pick n Pay’s Feed the Nation campaign will match all customer cash donations made at till points on Mandela Day, 18 July 2020, to help feed more people left vulnerable to hunger. Source

Mboweni says SA can’t spend its way out of low growth

South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said the country can’t spend its way out of low economic growth and needs to focus on structural reforms. Source

Another (albeit milder) fuel price hike possible for August

South African motorists could be facing yet another fuel price increase at the beginning of August. Source