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LANSERIA International Airport was likely to scale down on some of its commercial activities until such time it found another operator able to fill this gap, the privately-owned airport chief executive Rampa Rammopo said on Friday. Rammopo in an interview said Comair, through kulula.com, contributed significantly to their business. Although Lanseria International Airport had anticipated a slow recovery of Comair, which operates kulula.com, in its strategic business plan, due to the myriad of operational challenges the business encountered since Covid-19, they had never anticipated a scenario where Comair would be liquidated, he said. At a time when the aviation industry was slowly, but surely showing some signs of recovery from the devastation of the Covid-19 buoyed by the build-up of confidence from the travelling public, the liquidation of…
SOUTH Africa’s newest airliner Lift would be expediting its growth plans to more than double its current aircraft fleet as well as expand its route network, Lift Airline co-founder and chief executive Jonathan Ayache, said on Friday. Lift makes use of 4th Generation Airbus A320 Aircraft of which it owns three. Lift said its aim was to start the roll-out of additional aircraft over the next month. “Our plans for expanding our fleet and route network are being expedited following Comair’s exit and as part of this we will be looking to recruit new staff and absorb as many of those impacted,” Ayache said. “We will do everything we can to assist those passengers impacted (Comair’s liquidation) as we look at adding additional flights. We have already added a…
The funding of increased manufacturing capacity will more than double the group’s employment opportunities THE Foschini Group continues to surprise the market and has earmarked R2.1 billion to establish new stores and double its manufacturing capability Despite this its shares tumbled nearly 4 percent to R133.24 at the market close on Friday, as the bourse took strain with a global sell-off sparked by recession fears. However, the counter is down 13.4 percent over the past 12 months. TFG said it had committed more than R600 million towards opening in excess of 350 new stores. The investment in increased manu- facturing capacity will more than double employment opportunities in the group’s own factories and strategic non-owned cut-make-trim factories from 5 200 in 2022 to 11 200…
As the cannabis and hemp industries are gathering momentum in South Africa, it is important to ensure that opportunities are offered to those less fortunate. Earlier this year, Africa’s leading cannabis education and training company, Cheeba Cannabis Academy, partnered with leading online agricultural school, Agricolleges international, to launch an AgriSETA accredited programme called National Certificate in Plant Production - Cannabis and Hemp (NQF Level 4; SAQA ID: 49009). The parties have now partnered with the family farming network SAAI (Southern African Agri Initiative), which represents over 9 000 family farms, to launch an annual scholarship programme for the course. The scholarship will facilitate two students per year and is aimed at underprivileged candidates who have a passion for and an interest in cannabis or hemp cultivation in South Africa. It…
Exam stress affects most learners in different ways. It is important to manage this stress and find ways to eliminate the risk of burnout. For some learners, exams can be a breeze, but for others, sweaty palms and heart palpitations are just a part of the territory, and it seems nothing is more impossible than sitting down and revising. Below are some handy tips that can help to reduce stress and make sure you can get through this exam season. 1. Take regular breaks and schedule fun things to look forward to Even the most intense exam timetables will allow a little time for a study break. Spending a little time away from the books will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed the next time you revise. 2. Exercise…
Studying law opens many doors across the economy. Some may be drawn to the idea of a legal career based on how it’s portrayed in movies, or high-profile court cases such as the recent Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial, while others might be put off by these representations, especially if they are introverts. Bronwyn Le Ann Batchelor, Head of Faculty: Law at The Independent Institute of Education, explains the various legal qualifications and careers and advises on how to ensure your chosen study institution will give you the necessary skills to enter the constantly evolving industry competently and confidently. Batchelor says the legal field is varied and has streams that will appeal to many personality types, with infinitely more career possibilities than just trial law in court. When considering…
