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WEB4 days ago · BizNews is a South African website that covers news, analysis and opinion on various topics, such as politics, economy, finance, technology and culture. Find articles on Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate, French firm's R898M scandal, Bitcoin buzz, green hydrogen industry and more.
From rags to riches: How Elizabeth Arden built a beauty empire
WEBDec 7, 2021 · Learn how Elizabeth Arden, born as Florence Nightingale Graham in Canada, became one of America's wealthiest entrepreneurs and a cosmetics pioneer. Discover her journey from humble beginnings to launching her own brand, creating iconic products, and competing with Helena Rubenstein.
Zimbabwe's latest shot at a stable currency: The gold-backed ZiG
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Zimbabwe launched the ZiG in April 2024, backed by gold and foreign reserves, to replace the depreciating Zimbabwean dollar. The new unit aims to restore public trust and reduce dollar transactions, but faces challenges and skepticism.
BHI Ponzi: Victim who lost R6m helps explains how he was duped
WEBOct 30, 2023 · An anonymous investor who lost R6m in Craig Warriner's BHI Trust shares his story of how he was lured by high returns and trusted his financial advisor and Global & Local. He questions the role of FSCA and Afrifocus Securities in the Ponzi scheme that affected thousands of people.
Top 2022 conspiracy theories that turned out to be true - BizNews
WEBJan 4, 2023 · The web page lists 10 news stories that the mainstream media spun as conspiracy theories but were later proven to be true, such as the Trucker Freedom Convoy, the Twitter files, and the COVID-19 lab leak. It also suggests that people should consider being called a conspiracy theorist as a badge of honour and a sign of truth-telling.
Five key lessons from Tylenol Crisis from the "Tylenol Man" himself
WEBNov 15, 2013 · Alan Hilburg, the communications guru who led Johnson & Johnson through the 1982 Tylenol Crisis, shares his insights on why values matter in business and how to manage reputational challenges. Learn how the company responded from its values, revolutionised packaging, and earned back trust and market share.
South Africa plans phase-out of green ID books within two years
WEBJun 28, 2024 · The Department of Home Affairs aims to issue 38 million smart ID cards before discontinuing the green ID book, which is vulnerable to fraud and theft. The green ID book remains valid and legal, but the department encourages citizens to upgrade to the smart ID card for security and convenience.
Undersea cable chaos: Why South Africa’s internet is in crisis
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Seacom, a subsea cable connecting South Africa to Europe and Asia, suffered a break in the Red Sea region in February 2024. The outage affected Microsoft services and other international connections, while repairs were delayed by seismic activity.
Explosive growth for Capitec, with more to come as it shakes up ...
WEBApr 14, 2021 · Capitec is South Africa's largest bank by customer numbers, with a focus on side-by-side consulting and financial well-being. CEO Gerrie Fourie talks about the bank's exponential growth, its partnership with SA Home Loans, and …
Ivermectin efficacy finally proven in ‘gold-standard’ RCT – Aldous
WEBJan 23, 2023 · Ivermectin and its use as a treatment for COVID-19 was catapulted to centre stage when the pandemic erased all rhyme and reason in 2020. However, even as the totality of evidence demonstrated Ivermectin’s efficacy, mainstream media and governments across the world dismissed its use based on the absence of randomised control trials.