Good news for anyone earning a salary in South Africa
Average earnings in South Africa have increased higher than inflation—but experts have cautioned employees to temper their expectations.
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International company building huge solar projects in South Africa with enough panels to cover 160 rugby fields
JUWI Renewable Energies is working on several major solar projects in South Africa.
Google may be forced to make changes to UK online search, says watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open the UK search market.
Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights
Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly.
Supercell boss: ‘We need to take bigger risks’
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
Russia’s economy is down but not out
The country’s economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
London funeral costs highest in UK, report finds
The average price in 2024 was £5,449, which is a 5.4% increase on the year before, the report says.
Working at pantry ‘helps me communicate better’
The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says.
Young people face ‘soul-destroying’ struggle to buy first homes
One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner.
Blackmail victims told ‘don’t suffer in silence’
Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.
Group stepping in where ‘everyone is struggling’
The BBC visits a community centre in one of Wolverhampton’s most deprived areas.
River Island set to close 33 shops
The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.