South Africans are some of the hardest workers in the world

2016-05-25 BusinessTech Newsletter Get a massive discount on your next vehicle! The [Bidvest McCarthy CARTAGIOUS sale] is running on 26, 27 and 28 May, offering massive discounts on new, demo and pre-owned vehicles. BusinessTech Top Articles [(click here for all news)] [South Africans are some of the hardest workers in the world] Statistics from the OECD shows the total number of hours worked in year across the world - and how South Africa compares. [South African road deaths vs the world] According to the latest WHO estimates, around 1.25 million people died from road traffic injuries in 2013, with another 20–50 million people sustaining non-fatal injuries as a result of road traffic collisions or crashes. [This is the most complained-about insurance sector in South Africa] The office of the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance says it recovered R184.4 million in the form of lump sums for consumers from long-term insurance companies during 2015. [SA junk status: "Expect the worst”] Standard Bank's chief economist says South Africans should expect the worst, as ratings agencies S&P and Fitch complete their meetings in the country ahead of a rating verdict next month. Got ‪[#‎DataMathata]? Not to worry, Lucozade have you covered! Buy any 500ml Lucozade and send the unique underliner code to *120*830# to find out if you've won. Other news you may have missed [Get ready for Starbucks drive-throughs in South Africa] Starbucks SA brand owner, Taste Holdings, is basking in the warm response the coffee chain has had since its local launch in April - and has detailed its plans for the franchise moving forward. [The amazing Internet speeds we could have if the ANC government was not so useless] Imagine wireless broadband speeds of over 200Mbps. The resources to make it happen in South Africa are lying unused. [SARB warning on MMM and other dodgy schemes] The South African Reserve Bank has warned South Africans to steer clear of any financial schemes that are operating without regulatory oversight, saying money can be lost with little to no hope of it ever being recovered. [Inside the IMAX cinema at Mall of Africa – photos] Check out the inside of the new IMAX theatre at the Mall of Africa. Partner Content [Proline UC10 – the ultimate 2-in-1] Get two products for one great price when you buy the new Proline UC10 2-in-1, which offers the functionality of notebook with the mobility of the tablet. Get Carrier Grade Voice and Uncapped Business Internet over premium Last mile Fibre and Wireless connectivity from BitCo. [Find out more] [Twitter] | [Facebook] | [Newsletter] | [RSS] You received this message because you are subscribed to the BusinessTech newsletter. If you wish to no longer receive these messages, simply [click here to unsubscribe].