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With El Niño conditions now established, the latest climate risk assessments suggest Southern African agriculture is better prepared for the period ahead. El Niño conditions have now formed in the Pacific Ocean. Climate forecasters indicate a high probability that the event could strengthen significantly over the coming months. Moreover, the existing fragile environment and market conditions make this El Niño event even more worrying.

An Elderly Caregiver salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R7,500 to R20,000+ per month, depending on experience, employer, location, shift structure, live-in arrangements, patient needs, qualifications and whether the role involves companionship,...

Cruise job salaries for South Africans usually range from about R12,000 to R150,000+ per month when converted from US dollars, depending on the role, cruise line, department, contract, tips, rank, qualifications and whether the...

As the global automotive industry transitions at pace and scale to more Electric Vehicles (EVs), battery innovation is driving sector evolution. This shift affects both passenger and commercial categories. Manufacturers now face pressure to deliver faster charging and higher energy density batteries. They must also improve battery lifetimes.

Hybrid work has transformed how organisations operate, but it has also made disengagement far less visible. The challenge for today's leaders is no longer managing attendance - it's sustaining accountability, purpose and performance when teams are no longer under one roof.

As businesses accelerate the use of generative AI tools, cybersecurity teams face a growing reality. Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls were never designed for the way employees now use Artificial Intelligence (AI). For years, DLP strategies focused on monitoring structured data. They tracked information moving through predictable channels such as email, USB devices, printing, and file transfers.

From One Mother to Another is an honest, deeply personal reflection on motherhood, healing, and self-discovery. Ntando Rambani draws from her own experiences to examine the challenges of raising children while confronting the wounds of her past. The book offers reassurance to parents who struggle with expectations, uncertainty and the desire to create a better family environment.

A Private Investigator salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R10,000 to R45,000+ per month, depending on experience, employer, client base, investigation type, location, PSIRA registration, surveillance skills and whether the role is...

A Tourism Management jobs salary in South Africa usually ranges from about R8,000 to R55,000+ per month, depending on experience, employer, location, job type, qualification level, commission, seasonality and whether the role is in...

We quite rightly talk about the importance of planting trees. We talk about their role in absorbing carbon, protecting biodiversity and supporting healthy landscapes. These are important conversations. However, after many years working in forestry and the bioeconomy, I have come to believe that we sometimes make the relationship between people and trees sound shallower than it really is.