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Mark Barnes, Kisby chairman and former CEO of the South African Post Office, recently got his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. He took to Twitter afterward, tweeting, “Vaccinated! I got the SMS – get to Hillbrow CHC! System worked. Frontline medical staff wonderful – caring, positive and competent. Yes, SA, we can”. Barnes joined Alec Hogg and Steven Nathan on the BizNews Power Hour to share his positive experience and what it says to him about the future of South Africa. – Claire Badenhorst Mark Barnes on getting his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine: It was such a wonderful exper...

Mark Barnes-cover PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- April 20, 2021 -- Retired Presque Isle Police sergeant Mark Barnes stands next to his patrol car after signing off from his final day on the job. (Courtesy of Paula Barnes) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- April 20, 2021 -- Retired Presque Isle Police sergeant Mark Barnes stands next to his patrol car after signing off from his final day on the job. (Courtesy of Paula Barnes) Retired PIPD sergeant reflects on years of service to community On April 20, Presque Isle Police Sergeant Mark Barnes left the station after his final day on the job. Police chief Lauri...

It’s no secret. Most South African’s have no faith in the SA Post Office. Many tell stories of lost packages, late mail or treasured items that have seemingly vanished. There’s further evidence to suggest this. A 2019 article published on MyBroadband notes that 80% of online shoppers do not trust the Post Office to deliver their packages. Despite this, the 29-year old SOE – together with ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) – are fighting to stop private courier companies from delivering packages that weigh less than 1kg. Anton Roets, the attorney representin...

It’s not just in the financial system — major corporates are also handing back the cash

Hannah Louise Bourdon, 34, of Leed Street, Sandown. Caused unnecessary suffering to a dog. 12-month conditional discharge, surcharge £22, costs £150. Rhys Patrick Davies, 32, of Avenue Road, Sandown. Theft of alcohol from Tesco, and theft of food from Sandown Co-op, in breach of suspended sentence. 14 weeks in custody. Drink driving. Rio Tyrrell Scott, 25, of St John's Road, Ryde. Assault a police constable by beating. Fine £166, surcharge £34, costs £85. James Anthony Glover, 50, of Fort Street, Sandown. Assault by beating. Joseph Charles Cooper, 34, of Dorset Gardens, B...