New electricity laws and South Africans give the middle finger to work from home shift

Here are the 10 biggest stories that you may have missed on BusinessTech this week. Bosses in South Africa are pushing employees to get back to the office - and those with skills in high demand are saying no thanks. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Employees in South Africa give the middle finger to the latest work from home shift]( Bosses in South Africa are pushing employees to get back to the office - and those with skills in high demand are saying no thanks. [◼ New electricity laws for South Africa passed by parliament]( Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill will “radically transform the structure of the electricity sector” for the better. [◼ Here is the expected petrol price for April]( Mid-month fuel price data shows a big swing in recoveries since the start of the month - which is particularly good news for diesel. [◼ This European island is on the hunt for more South Africans]( A tiny island in the Irish Sea is offering massive tax benefits for South African businesses that move their operations. [◼ More peanut butter pulled from shelves in South Africa – Clover in the hot seat]( The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is looking into Clover after another peanut butter recall. [◼ 4 new banks launching in South Africa]( The SARB's Prudential Authority has given official notice of the registration of a new mutual bank in South Africa - one of four new banks in the works. [◼ Alarm bells for middle-class and rich South Africans]( It's not just South Africa's middle-class households that are drowning in debt; the latest data shows that affluent debtholders are now feeling the crunch in a big way. [◼ Major UK retailer launching in South Africa]( The Foschini Group has signed a franchise agreement with a huge British sports-fashion retailer - with plans to open over 40 stores within five years. [◼ South Africa’s internet hit with major downtime]( Various internet services in South Africa have been hit with downtime. [◼ Spar at a crossroads in South Africa, says CEO]( Spar is exiting Poland and doubling down in South Africa, as the CEO seeks a more competitive strategy. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 17-03-2024 This is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic