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Career prospect begins with finding out what you are happy doing, what you enjoy doing best or what you do best. Beyond that, there is the question of how much you earn for doing what you do. Do you get paid for doing what you love doing or do you get paid for working even though you don't like it? Beyond the love for what you know how to do,...

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are regarded as executive chairmen because they dutifully take charge as the presiding authority of any given establishment especially in the absence of the chairman who holds the supreme authority. Considering that, there is no doubt the CEO position is a top rank in the corporate hierarchy. As such, it is logical that they earn more and are among the highest paid in any given establishment....

Perhaps you've read or heard somewhere that South Africans are the world's biggest borrowers. Another unpleasant news huh? Well, regardless of our distaste of being a bringer of sad news, we'll, as necessity demands acquaint you with detailed albeit a brief tale of how South Africans earned the undesirable 'crown' as the world's biggest borrowers. A report tagged 'Global Findex database' issued by the world bank stated that only 12%...

The cliché you'll most often hear from feminists will infer something similar to the overused sentiment - what a man can do, a woman can do better. Considering the large bulk of the world's total wealth women control, it is clear the world can no longer overlook the increasing influence of the feminine flock. It doesn't matter much if they made the wealth themselves or inherited it. The punch line remains that women...

There is a lot of discussion going on about Binary Options as a means of getting additional income in South Africa and as a result, Binary Options trading is getting more and more popular. Several times, it has been portrayed as a solution to all your financial needs with the possibility of making tangible sums of money in minutes, but in reality, is this the case? Let's explore the...

Being unemployed is not fun. While the theory of having nothing to do all day seems ideal, the reality is far from it. Long days with nothing to do can be boring and more stressful than you can imagine. A new survey released by the careers website CareerBuilder.com reveals that a vast majority of prospective employees are worried that their employers will turn them down for the large, unimpressive employment gaps on...

The South African story is a mixture of so many things. These include stories about the earliest times of the country, the funny side of the country, apartheid, post-apartheid, crime, and many other things. Movies in South Africa, as it is in every other place, serves to imitate life. If not the life that is, then the life that was, or could have been. It is the same with these South...

Growing up is hard; growing up, finishing school, Job hunting, finding a job and becoming a constructive member of society is even harder. But then, nothing worthwhile ever comes easy, including finding the perfect job. With all the technological advancements, companies now advertise their job placements online with aid from social media. Finding a job placement advertisement is definitely easier but actually getting the job is now harder than ever. However,...

Being a boss is hard. Managing a group of people who all have different wills and desires and putting them towards achieving a particular goal is exactly as hard as it sounds. It gets even harder when despite how often you do your best, they still somehow lack morale. This is not on you, or the system, or on them for that matter. It just happens to be the way...

Growing up, we each had a picture or an idea of what we wanted to be or do when we grow up. For most of us, it was the flashy title of a doctor or the ego of being a lawyer. More to the point, our parents wanted us to read some fancy courses that would fetch us really big bucks with which we can look after them when they...

While Nedbank internet banking can guarantee faster ways of making stress-free transactions in your bank account, it can also pose a lot of risks, especially if you don't follow the rules of online banking. Though it's one of the newest banks to be incorporated, Nedbank is among the largest banks in South Africa with headquarters in Johannesburg. This also means that there are a lot of customers running different kinds of accounts with...

One unique reason why avid 'foodies' troop to South Africa's Food Lovers Market for either shopping or a quick bite is because there's so much to choose from and at affordable prices too. Apart from having a huge selection of fresh and yummy meal options ranging from sushi to roast chicken or salads, Food Lovers Market also maintains the highest standards of quality and disclosure on all products. History Food Lovers Market was...

Gumtree Durban is your free ticket to easy buying and selling as well as finding the right services around the city. The site provides vital information about goods and services for sale in a particular location. While you can log in to search for what to buy from sellers, it also nice to know that you can be the seller. Thus, if you follow the right steps, then you are...

The massive increase in the ownership of smartphones in Africa has forced many tech giants to think crucially about how to effectively utilize these big numbers. Most of the social media platforms and mobile apps serve as a platform for potential advertisers to reach their audience; mostly without causing direct financial implications to the users. The latest move has been made by the communication platform, Truecaller. Recently, Truecaller made some...

PayCity was designed with South African citizens and residents in mind. The main aim of the site is to provide you with a quick, safe, secure and easy way to pay your local authority bills without breaking a sweat. Things you can do on PayCity include; viewing and paying your traffic fines, buying prepaid electricity, renewing your vehicle license and also paying your municipal accounts. How do I get started? To enjoy the aforementioned services, all you...

You'll certainly agree with me that buying furniture has always been a perilous and complex affair. When it comes to buying a couch, you don't do it the way you do when it's time to pay for a television or other lighter electronics. Apart from looking out for stuff like the price tags, costs & liability etc, as you shop for furniture; most times even, you don't really have an...

In the bid to reach a larger range of unemployed South Africans, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) went digital with the introduction of uFiling account which allows client, employers, and employees to access their account with ease. uFiling is a free online service that allows you to securely submit your UIF declarations and pay your monthly contributions through the use of the internet. The digital system allows Employers of Domestics, Commercial...

Whoever thought that going about your daily routine like buying fuel, shopping or even loading airtime on your phone can turn to eBucks Rewards which can be used to pay your bills next time you go shopping? In as much as it sounds almost impossible, it's actually a reality with eBucks. This is FNB and RMB Private Bank's rewards programme that enables customers to earn eBucks for doing everyday things. In other...

Technology freaks couldn't agree more that gigantic electronics house, HIFI Corporation is the best and safest place to procure all sorts of digital and modern electronics at the lowest possible prices. The leading electronics company is a brand of Pepkor Trading (PTY) LTD, which forms part of the Steinhoff Group. The group trades under the registration number 1963/002315/07 and has remained unbeatable for over two solid decades. In the market setting,...

When we talk of a few asset managers across African countries that confidently serves the people in terms of providing good guidelines to good investments, we talk of managers like Stanlib Stanlib is a privately owned investment manager that was established in 2002 as a merger of Liberty Capital Asset Management and Standard Corporate and Merchant Bank Asset Management which at the time were subsidiaries of Liberty Holdings and Standard Bank...

Just like so many other countries around the world, finding a job in South Africa can be a real pain in the butt, but job websites such as Careers24; Joblist South Africa and many others will make it look like a mere walk in the park if you decide to make the most of them. Careers24 is a part of a bigger group - Media24 and a member of the...

On Monday, Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane released the findings of her investigation into what is called the 'CIEX Report' which has to do with the Absa apartheid loan saga. The report centred on her investigation into the SA Reserve Bank’s assistance to Bankorp - a group that later acquired Mega-bank Absa - between 1985 and 1992. The bailout, widely regarded in some quarters as a looting of the state was implemented...

FNB cellphone banking is arguably one of the best things that have come out of modern technology. A division of First Rand Limited, First National Bank is one of South Africa's "big four" banks that have made banking easier for customers. One of the services that have made this bank stand out is the FNB cellphone banking. While it's fast, safe and secure, it is equally, particularly helpful when your internet...

GetBucks is an online lender established in 2011 with the aim of offering financial products, transforming them into opportunities, and helping to create financial inclusion. At some stage in life, almost everyone needs to apply for a loan. Applying for a loan is a sound financial step as long as the monthly repayment is affordable and fits into a carefully considered budget. Cars, houses, business, education and all whatnot are the...

Banking has since moved from the banking halls to the internet. You can virtually do everything you would in the banking halls from the comfort of your home. Absa is not left out here with their highly efficient and reliable Absa online banking services. ABSA Internet Banking With Absa Online, you can apply for an account, change account names, configure your NotifyMe settings and ensure you receive your eStatements – all by simply clicking a button...