Only 28 South African companies have met Tuesday’s deadline to take part in the 4 Day Week pilot project. The project seeks to investigate the viability of a four-day working week – without compromising productivity. The pilot will take participants through an on-boarding process before officially starting on the first of next month. Director of 4 Day Week South Africa, Karen Lowe says, “If I look at the numbers that […]
INTERNATIONAL India's decision to invite Israeli officials to the disputed Kashmir region has triggered alarm among local residents and experts, with New Delhi accused of attempting to replace the indigenous culture and geography with a reimagined environment. Earlier this month, Israeli diplomats travelled to Indian-controlled Kashmir to explore joint agriculture collaborations with the Indian government. Yair Eshel, the agricultural attache at the Israeli embassy in Delhi, visited farms and farmers in […]
INTERNATIONAL Saudi Arabia has asked US investment bank Lazard for ways to fund construction of its $500bn futuristic desert-city Neom, as well as a $27bn megaproject in the holy city of Mecca. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering selling debt from the projects and an initial public offering on the Saudi stock exchange. The sovereign wealth fund is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and has more than $600bn in […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
