Life Healthcare At The Forefront Of Addressing The Shortage Of Healthcare Workers In South Africa
For over 20-years, Life Healthcare, a leading private hospital group has contributed to nurse education through accredited training programmes and upskilling of nurses through the Life College of Learning. Globally, and nationally, nursing has been faced with a nursing skills shortage even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has only heightened the need for […]
Jefe Sets To Spice Up The Music Scene With Variety Of Flows
Ghanaian-born, American-based music talent, Jefe Finesse, known in showbiz as Jefe, says he is all set to blend African beats with an American flow. Jefe is one of the new rap acts from Ghana that’s been doing it for a minute. Ever since the arrival of his debut song “In These Streets”, which featured Jawyn Josh […]
Spike In Inflation Driven By Fuel And Power Price Hikes Will Hit Consumers Hard
A spike in inflation, driven by a massive fuel price hike of 40% in 2021, means that consumers will likely face yet another interest rate increase as soon as this week, and possibly in following months thereafter. This is on the back of the news that inflation has exceeded economists’ forecasts to log its biggest […]
“Standard Bank Donates Just Under R500k To SA’s Top 33 Matriculants Of 2021”
In support of the future development of South Africa’s 2021 matriculants, Standard Bank will provide a financial donation to the value of R495 000 to 33 of the country’s top-performing scholars. This is to assist them with covering the costs of necessities associated with pursuing a higher education journey. The 33 top-performing scholars to be […]
6 Social Commerce Trends To Watch In 2022
Op:Ed by Greg Bailie, Head of Growth & Innovation at the Influencer Division of Nfinity Media From Creators to the metaverse, social commerce is set to dominate the way we shop (and sell) The Creator Economy isn’t new. Traditionally, anyone who created something and sold it as a freelancer has been classified in this economy, from […]
Tug Of War: Balancing Culture With Safety Under Covid-19
Covid-19 has forced us to re-imagine our lives and learn to live with a “new normal”. This includes adapting cherished cultural practices. In a rapidly changing world, tradition feels comforting and familiar. The challenge is balancing the requirements of our cultural practices with the realities of an unforgiving virus. In western Kenya, the Tiriki tribe, […]
Vaccine Offers Hope For Addressing Covid-19 Stigma
From the outset of the pandemic there has been stigmatisation of those who contract Covid-19, even though the virus does not discriminate – it’s an equal opportunity offender. In Cameroon, the second person to test positive for Covid-19 was expelled by his landlord. I remember seeing a sketch on social media about a young lady […]
