Barbie gives her bosses reason to party, even in a pandemic
She survived the Cold War and now she’s surviving the pandemic too. Sales of the iconic Barbie doll are bucking the decline in toy sales.
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She survived the Cold War and now she’s surviving the pandemic too. Sales of the iconic Barbie doll are bucking the decline in toy sales.
Woolworths Group performance under significant pressure, with pandemic a critical factor. Big customer move to online buying is evident.
Restaurant giant says headline earnings will decline by at least 40% due to the impact of the pandemic on its business operations.
Minister wants to introduce new law so that gender-based-violence victims can get their protection orders online.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. Police say more are likely to be apprehended.
Duke of Edinburgh stands tall and proud for military handover ceremony at Windsor Castle despite his advanced age.
Man who was part of a gang that murdered two cash-in-transit security guards and stole R640 000 will spend rest of life behind bars.
Overweight overseas visitors have had Venice’s gondoliers puffing as they paddle. But no more.
LinkedIn is cutting 6% of its workforce as the pandemic shrinks the worldwide employment market and slows demand for new jobs.
The famous Jumbo Jet that brought the age of mass air travel to the world is rapidly being retired from airline passenger fleets worldwide.
After several weather delays, the UAE’s Mars Hope Probe left planet Earth on Monday following a successful launch.
Professional astronomers and amateur stargazers are in seventh heaven as Comet Neowise zips through our cosmic neighbourhood.
Blaze in the French city of Nantes brings back painful memories of the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral last year.
Body to co-ordinate and grow the drone industry in South Africa is launched. Sees good growth potential in SA and the rest of Africa.
In future our bread will likely last 2-3 days longer due to the use of a new, safe, natural preservative, says industry.
The diamond market has definitely lost its sheen as the pandemic impacts everything from mining to production and consumer sales.
Police intercept a truck heading for a Northern Cape supermarket with a big consignment of non-grocery dagga on board.
Alert officers in KZN find a bakkie stolen in Durban hidden inside a truck on a popular route to Mozambique.
The Washington Redskins have finally succumbed to pressure from Black Lives Matter and commercial sponsors to ditch offensive nickname.
US study finds that the more active you are, the less likely you are to die of cancer. Exercise cuts risk significantly.
East London, George and Kimberley airports will all reopen from next week. Transport department explains full passenger loads on aircraft.
After 16 years in the doldrums and near-extinction, the club that was home to three top South African players is heading back into the EPL.
Interest rate is already at its lowest in decades. Nearly half of economists predict a cut of 0.25% by Monetary Policy Committee.
Worried about your family’s safety in the pandemic? Why not while away the next year or so in a secure self-contained underground bunker?
UniRank listing puts University of Pretoria on top in SA and rest of the continent. UCT and Wits are next on the list.