The Business Weekly

16/12/2024

Local

Mangaung Metro is urging picnic-makers to use municipal parks responsibly during this festive season.

15/12/2024

On Saturday, the delegates from across the country made their voices heard as they chose their leadership unopposed including the 60 additional members to the Central Command Team (CCT).

Godrich Gardee was elected Deputy President.

15/12/2024

It is crucial that children should be under a watchful eye of adult supervision or around lakes, dams, rivers and even swimming pools. Before attempting to enter into water, it is important to check the strength of the water flow. If caught in a fast flowing river current, one should not attempt to swim.

it is important to check the strength of the water flow.

14/12/2024

EFF top 6 leadership

1. President: Julius Sello Malema(return)
2. Deputy President: Godrich Gardee(new)
3. National Chairperson: Nontando Nolutshungu (new)
4. Treasure General: Omphile Maotwe (return)
5. Secretary General: Marshall Dlamini (return)
6. Deputy Secretary General: Leanne Mathys (new)

13/12/2024

Local news

The Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Cllr Gregory Nthatisi, has affirmed residents that the City is dealing with the water supply crisis, mainly due to empty reservoirs, low dam levels and other natural causes.

📽by Mangaung Metro

11/12/2024

"I therefore urge the people of Moqhaka Local Municipality and surrounding areas to join us at Kroon Park including the travellers and tourists to explore a variety of exciting experiences, attractions, and establishments in the Free State.”

Tourism is a significant pillar of the economy.

11/12/2024

According to the Business Confidence Index (BCI), business confidence improved from low level of 107.8 in May 2024 to 118.1 in November 2024 – a 10.3 index-point improvement. Over the year to November 2024, the BCI improved by 6.6 index points.

Private sector and public sector need to club together as that has the potential to drive up investor confidence.

11/12/2024

Sundowns announced Miguel De Azevedo Cardoso as their new Head Coach to take over the team with immediate effect. The club said he is coming well equipped with three of his assistants Fabio Fernandes, Pedro Azevedo and João Araújo.

Sundowns announced Miguel De Azevedo Cardoso as their new Head Coach.

10/12/2024

The DA has called the attack ‘atrocious and senseless’ and has called on the protection of farmers as they play a crucial role in the economy of the country including food security.

The DA has called the attack ‘atrocious and senseless’.

10/12/2024

The Minister for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Mr Ronald Lamola welcomed dignitaries of the G20 Sherpas and Sou-Sherpas to South Africa on Monday, 9 December 2024, at Investec in Sandton.

The dignitaries will be exploring all nine provinces of South Africa.

10/12/2024

Chad’s post-pandemic recovery picked up steam in 2023 with growth increasing to 4.9 percent. Non-oil activity expanded by 4.5 percent, driven by a rebound in agricultural production and a substantial increase in public investment.

Non-oil activity expanded by 4.5 percent.

09/12/2024

“Road safety is a responsibility for all of us, and it starts with you!” said the Acting Premier of the Free State Province Jabu Mbalula.

09/12/2024

Despite a yellow card to Siviwe Soyizwapi, the Blitzboks held on for a fantastic victory.

The Blitzboks held on for a fantastic victory.

09/12/2024

He says he rejects the firing of Gwarube and any other DA Minister for doing their jobs, as doing so would signal an end to the GNU.

Firing their ministers will lead to an end of the GNU.

08/12/2024

In September 2024, the MKP only managed to win one seat in KZN; in the most recent by-elections held in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, on 4 December 2024, the party only received a mere 3%. The IEC showed that the EFF is third largest party at 11.57%, the ANC is leading at 41.18% and the DA is second with 16.19%.

In politics, reputation is everything hence character assassination is one of the most effective weapons.

06/12/2024

Chris Hani assassin Janusz Walus' to be deported back to his homeland in Poland.

The SAPS is escorting Walus' for safety reasons. It is reported that the assassin has gained a hero's status in Poland for killing apartheid defiant Chris Hani.

06/12/2024

The proposal failed to reach the 75 percent majority required for such a transaction to be approved. Seven of the 13 member unions with voting rights opposed the proposal.

The proposal failed to reach the 75 percent.