From M&S to Duolingo: banter between brands on social media gets people buying – but there’s a catch: The owl that came back from the dead. daily_creativity/Shutterstock The line between entertainment and advertising is increasingly blurred thanks to social media. People no longer just consume content, they experience it – laughing, sharing and commenting. And …
Four environmental red flags to watch out for when buying your new home: ChickenStock Images/Shutterstock Have you ever contemplated purchasing an environmentally friendly home but found yourself unsure of where to begin? I can relate if so, as I was in your shoes about a year ago when I set out to purchase my first …
South Africa’s government has been buying land and leasing it to black farmers. Why it’s gone wrong and how to fix it: The progress with South Africa’s land reform programme has not been properly monitored. This has resulted in an incorrect understanding of the real progress made to correct the racial distribution of farm land …
Brics expansion: six more nations are set to join – what they’re buying into: One key outcome of the 15th Brics summit, hosted by South Africa, is the decision to invite six more countries to join the group with effect from January 2024. They are Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab …
Semaglutide: beware of buying the weight-loss drug online: A few years ago, celebrity weight-control practices were out of most people’s reach. Live-in chefs and personal trainers, not to mention elaborate surgical procedures like the Brazilian butt lift, were not real options for most. But with the advent of drugs such as semaglutide, it seems that …
Sex work in South Africa: why both buying and selling should be legal: Members of the African Christian Democratic Party protesting against the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images It is illegal to buy or sell sex in South Africa. But this may soon be a thing of …
A Guide to Buying a High Quality Pre Owned iPhone on a Budget: iPhones have become an integral part of our daily lives, providing access to communication, entertainment, and a wide range of services. However, the high cost of new iPhones can make it difficult for many people to access the latest models. Buying pre-owned …
The South African government has been buying farmland for black farmers. It’s not gone well: Acquired land was used mostly for raising livestock rather than growing fruit, vegetables or field crops. Peter Titmuss/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images When the African National Congress came to power in South Africa in 1994, an expressed priority …
Gen Z smartphone addiction can boost compulsive buying – but businesses can help them kick the shopping habit: Gen Z smartphone addiction can support compulsive buying habits. AlessandroBiascioli / Shutterstock People born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s – so-called generation Z – face many financial challenges, from more expensive housing to lower wages. Many …
Votes for cash: the significance of vote buying in Nigeria’s democracy: An electoral official counts votes at a polling station. Photo by Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images The 2022 primary and gubernatorial elections in Nigeria brought to the fore the reality of vote buying. According to news reports, delegates to the primary elections of …
Just Stop Oil: protests will be even more disruptive if they kick off panic buying: Protesters from the climate activist groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have blocked at least 11 fuel depots across England and disrupted supplies (though it’s always tough to quantify exactly how much disruption there has been). Petrol stations also …
How shops use psychology to influence your buying decisions: LADO/shutterstock You might think that you only buy what you need, when you need it. But whether you are shopping for food, clothes or gadgets, the retailers are using the power of psychological persuasion to influence your decisions – and help you part with your cash. …
Considering buying a smart device? To protect your security, ask yourself these five questions: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock Houses are getting smarter: smart thermostats manage our heating, while smart fridges can monitor our food consumption and help us order groceries. Some houses even have smart doorbells that tell us who is on our doorstep. And of course, …
Five climate-related factors to consider before buying a home: In the UK, where house prices have reached historic highs and there is a shortage of homes available, the pressure on the property market is stark. And as with any market these days, there are environmental factors to consider. So for those who can afford to …
Sustainable Christmas trees: an ecologist’s buying guide: gpointstudio / shutterstock If you celebrate Christmas, chances are you are planning to decorate a tree (or have already). But how do you make an informed and environment-friendly choice? Environmental impact is a complex question for any product, and as a tree ecologist I know that Christmas trees …
Vote buying is a big problem in Kenya. How to curb it before the 2022 elections: shutterstock Niyazz/Shutterstock “Vote buying” – when a voter exchanges his or her vote for some form of compensation in an election – plagues many electoral contexts across sub-Saharan African. Over the last two decades, however, Kenya has witnessed some …
South Africa in the news: Online car shopping: Why it’s important to know who you’re buying from: While online shopping has certainly grown in popularity in recent times, car shoppers should proceed with caution. When browsing used car websites, or aggregator sites as they are known, shoppers are …: “South Africa” – BingNews Cricket-Bavuma focussed …
Newcastle United: buying a football club can still be lucrative – with the right business tactics: Shutterstock/Michael715 Many Newcastle United fans cheered the announcement on October 7 that their club had finally been sold for £305 million. The sale, to a consortium headed up by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, adds to a long list …