(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Todd Combs’ surprise departure from Berkshire Hathaway got most of the attention when it was announced this week. There were also, however, several additional personnel…
Antimicrobial resistance is projected to cause up to 10 million deaths each year by 2050, making it one of the most pressing global health challenges of this century. In 2021, an estimated 4.71 million deaths were associated with bacterial antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance happens when disease-causing microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop…
While cloud PBX solutions come with plenty of benefits, it is not always the right fit for your business. As businesses navigate the digital era, we’re seeing a notable shift towards cloud PBX communication solutions. TRUENAV, which positions itself as a leading South African provider of telecommunications solutions, highlights that while cloud PBX (private branch exchange)…
No, the US isn’t shutting its borders entirely, as TikTok videos claim IN SHORT: Some TikTok videos claim that under an executive order by president Donald Trump, the United States will “completely shut its borders” from 1 November 2025, denying entry even to visa-holders and legal residents. But there is no evidence to support this…
ONE Campaign calls on world leaders to end the global finance system that makes Africa pay more because the world sees it as less 19 November 2025 | Johannesburg, South Africa: As the G20 gathers in South Africa this week, the ONE Campaign is issuing a direct challenge to world leaders: stop making Africa pay…
For decades, misinformation and misconceptions about nicotine’s role in cancer and tobacco-related diseases have dominated public health discussions. These misconceptions are not limited to the general public; even among medical professionals, confusion persists. A Rutgers-led study found that about 80 percent of physicians surveyed believed nicotine directly causes cancer. Speaking during a session on Lessons in…
When it comes to skills development in South Africa, waiting for the “right time” is no longer an option. The reality is that there isn’t a perfect time to invest in skills. If we delay, we only fall further behind, widening the gap between where we are now and where we want to be going…
South African businesses are no strangers to resilience. But far too many are stuck in survival mode—treading water, unable to scale, expand, or evolve. From one-person startups to large operations, a growing number of business owners are asking the same question: Why isn’t my business growing? According to Gary Bateman, founder of Mechanics of Business, the…
Junaid Hussain, head of digital services support at Ricoh South Africa. If you are still using skilled people to do repetitive tasks, you’re wasting resources. Automation exists to change that. When people talk about digital transformation, the focus is usually on cost. But in my experience, the real opportunity lies in how we use automation…
