Daily Digest | What is known about the Alabuga Start Program and how influencers can be more careful with their brand

Loading player...
Various influencers are under fire right now for promoting the Alabuga Start programme. According to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre, in October 2024, the Associated Press reported that women from Africa, largely Central and East African countries, were recruited via social media to work in a factory in Russia assembling drones to be launched in Ukraine. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita are joined by Social Media Legal Consultant, Lerato Ntwampe to talk about finding an international job online – how to verify it and holding influencers accountable for the information they share on social media.
26 Aug English South Africa Business · Arts

Other recent episodes

Breakfast Masterclass | The do's and don'ts at a staff year-end party

Many companies are hosting their year-end parties as the year comes to a close. Having attended a lot of those over the years, it’s safe to say there are things that people should not be doing when it comes to year end functions. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to…
3 Dec 7 min

Elevator Pitch | Vunene Mabasa uses make-up to tell a story

Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita are joined by Vunene Mabasa, make-up artist and Founder of Prestige Passion Studio as she uses her 30-seconds to convince potential investor, businessman and coach Dr Lucas Moloi to put money into her business. This is a trial investor pitch feature where small business owners…
2 Dec 6 min