Why are women paid less than men? New research in South Africa shows the company you work for makes the biggest difference: Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects – occupation, hours, experience – explain some of it. But a powerful, often overlooked reason is simply this: where women work. The companies …
Ever Wondered Why Influencers Are Paid Big Bucks?: In the realm of online followers global stars rake in the money when it comes to being paid per post. The highest paid Instagram influencer for a single sponsored post is footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who can earn up to $ 2.4 million per post. The second highest …
Lion protection fee paid by tourists could help stop trophy hunting – South African study: Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal’s head, horns, or hide. Popular …
Evaluating the Investment: Is Paid SEO Worth It?: In today’s digital age, where the majority of consumers turn to the internet for answers, businesses are in a perpetual race to stand out and capture attention. Amidst a plethora of online marketing strategies, paid SEO emerges as a potent tool. But with the myriad of options …
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss joins long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price: Two months after challenging Vladimir Putin’s leadership in an apparent but abortive “mutiny”, Yevgeny Prigozhin – the former owner of the mercenary private military company Wagner Group – has joined a long list of prominent Russians to …
Why Arsenal paid so much for Declan Rice: a strategy focusing on mid-20s, home-grown talent: Declan Rice playing for England. Vlad1988/Shutterstock Arsenal has reached an agreement with West Ham for the transfer of captain Declan Rice for a British record of £105 million. This surpasses the previous record of £100 million paid by Manchester City …
Quarter Life: a year on, our stories for people in their 20s and 30s has paid off: It’s been over a year since we launched our series, Quarter Life, aimed at helping to solve problems for those of us in our 20s and 30s. Industry research shows that people in this age group generally do …
Tigray’s healthcare workers haven’t been paid in over a year — and bear the brunt of the war: The unfolding crisis will only worsen the situation in Tigray. Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images Tragic stories of suffering and death have emerged from Tigray since 2020, when civil war erupted between the central Ethiopian government and …
Barristers on strike: why criminal lawyers are walking out – and what they really get paid: For hundreds of years, barristers in England and Wales have ensured that parties in court are entitled to a fair trial with their own advocate presenting their point of view. This was an important step in establishing a fairer …
100 years of the BBC: the rebels who reshaped broadcasting – and paid the price: In his 1941 book The Power Behind the Microphone, Peter Pendleton Eckersley, the BBC’s former chief engineer, described his “dream” for the future of radio and television: I see the interior of a living-room … flush against the wall there …
Four ways pensions still fail to support staff who are young, low paid and part time: Unsplash/Helena Lopes Financial advisers often say it’s never too early to start thinking about your pension. And with good reason. As recently as ten years ago, less than half of all UK employees were saving into a workplace scheme, …
Defence cuts effectively paid for UK welfare state for 60 years – but that looks impossible after Ukraine: The conflict in Ukraine will have far-reaching economic consequences. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research forecasts that it could knock one percentage point off global GDP in 2023 – equivalent to around a trillion US dollars …
COVID: why working from home leaves the lowest paid at more risk of infection: Taking orders. Shutterstock/PattyPhoto The latest directive from the UK government that people should work from home has led to concerns about the impact on businesses in the run up to Christmas. But it is also likely to have a devastating effect …
The Marketing Mill Plans To Train 200 People In Digital Marketing By 2023 Through Courses And Paid Internships: Since its inception in 2020, The Marketing Mill has trained nearly 50 young people in content writing, SEO, web development, and digital marketing, hiring more than half of them. And they plan to double this number by …
Victims of Habré’s rule haven’t been paid a cent of the compensation due to them: Relatives of the victims at Hissene Habre's 2015 trial in Dakar, Senegal Cemil Oksuz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images What happens when survivors of atrocities are granted a large sum of reparations but the court which ordered the reparations has disappeared and the …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Mantashe won’t say how much government paid for stake in Sasol gas pipeline – Fin24: Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says government paid a market-related amount for a stake in the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Company (Rompco) gas pipeline. The department now …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: Caf Champions League: Simba SC took Kaizer Chiefs for granted and paid price – Amrouche: Former Kenya coach Adel Amrouche feels Simba SC underrated Kaizer Chiefs during their first leg meeting of the Caf Champions League quarter-finals.: “South Africa” – BingNews Why Covid-19 is nothing like the deadly Spanish Flu: …
South Africa in the news: Caf Champions League: Simba SC took Kaizer Chiefs for granted and paid price – Amrouche: Former Kenya coach Adel Amrouche feels Simba SC underrated Kaizer Chiefs during their first leg meeting of the Caf Champions League quarter-finals.: “South Africa” – BingNews Rahul Vaidya shares important lesson Rohit Shetty gave on …