Debenhams' survival plan puts about 1,200 jobs at risk

Debenhams plans to close 22 stores next year, putting about 1,200 jobs at risk, under a scheme to put the British retailer on a stable financial footing. Source

Yara, IBM to offer digital services to farmers

Fertilizer maker Yara International and IBM plan to launch digital farming services later this year to help boost crop yields. Source

Sony flags disappointing profit, scraps targets as gaming slows

Sony Corp warned of a sharper-than-expected drop in its annual profit and scrapped some longer-term targets. Source

Nedgroup Investments launches Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund

The Nedgroup Investments Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund will be managed by NS Partners and is available immediately for investment. Source

Huawei SA taking steps to encourage young women to join the ICT sector

Huawei South Africa said it was taking practical steps to encourage more young women into the telecoms-engineering space Source

UCT's unique Executive MBA programme ranked the best in Africa

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business’s Executive MBA programme has been named the best in Africa. Source

Nedbank partners with YES for skills development programme

Nedbank will sign on 3 315 youth, aged between 18 and 29, as part of the Nedbank-funded skills development programme run with the Youth Employment Service. Source

Vunani shares in dramatic slide on the JSE despite a hefty increase in its profits

JSE-listed group Vunani's share price slid by more than 21percent yesterday. Source

Numsa dismayed by labour department's intention to de-register AMCU as a union

Numsa said on Friday it was shocked and dismayed by the department of labour's (DoL) intention to deregister Amcu. Source

Amplats PGM production knocked by Eskom disruptions and operational challenges

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) saw its total platinum group metals (PGM) decline by 6percent for the first quarter to end March. Source

Coca-Cola pledges R600 000 for Durban flood victims

Coca-Cola and its largest local bottler, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa have pledged R600 000 to assist victims of the Easter weekend floods. Source

How to prevent drones nuisance

Every operator should have to display a unique registered identification number on the underside of the gadget. Source