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African Countries Should Resist Europe’s Assertive Migration Diplomacy

African Countries Should Resist Europe’s Assertive Migration Diplomacy

European leaders distance themselves from Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, but how different are their approaches? Since the 2015 ‘migration crisis’, Europe has pressured African countries into tightening their border security and accepting returned migrants, irrespective of whether these policies are in Africa’s best interest. And although many European leaders distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s…

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SA IT recruitment gains momentum as talent war intensifies

SA IT recruitment gains momentum as talent war intensifies

SA’s labour market struggles to fill jobs requiring deep technical expertise. (Image created via ChatGPT). South Africa’s ICT hiring market is showing signs of recovery, with recruitment activity for IT professionals ticking upward in the final quarter of 2025. According to the Q4 2025 Employment Insights Report by online recruitment marketplace CareerJunction, year-on-year hiring activity…

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African Countries Should Resist Europe’s Assertive Migration Diplomacy

East Africa: Bayer East Africa Launches Campaign Against Fake Seeds to Boost Food Security

Kisii — Bayer East Africa has urged farmers nationwide to avoid purchasing counterfeit seeds this planting season, warning that uncertified seeds undermine food security and threaten livelihoods. Speaking during a pick-up promotion campaign in Kisii, Bayer East Africa Managing Director John Kanyinke said fake seeds have led to poor harvests, crop failure, and financial losses…

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Customers have new expectations. Is your CX ready?

Customers have new expectations. Is your CX ready?

Customer experience has entered an exciting new phase. Technology is now delivering real, practical benefits for both organisations and customers – not through hype, but through better design, smarter integration and clearer intent. The biggest winners are customers, who benefit from faster resolution, clearer communication and more consistent service – all aligned with rising expectations….

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SME Confidence Falls Despite Improving Economy

SME Confidence Falls Despite Improving Economy

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) reported a broad-based decline in confidence during the third quarter of 2025, despite a series of positive macroeconomic developments and strong optimism around the G20 Summit. This is according to the latest Business Partners Limited SME Confidence Index, which shows weakening sentiment across almost all performance indicators compared to…

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African Countries Should Resist Europe’s Assertive Migration Diplomacy

Africa: As Europe Drinks Less, Big Alcohol Turns to Africa

As drinking declines in Europe and North America, global alcohol companies are shifting their growth strategy towards emerging markets – including South Africa. Public health advocates warn that increased sales efforts could deepen alcohol-related harm just as the Treasury considers reforms aimed at reducing consumption. When Heineken’s global CEO, Dolf van den Brink, announced his…

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