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News24
3 days ago
- Business
- News24
‘It's about the people,' says this McDonald's owner-operator
From supporting local charities to seeing people he trained now taking on leadership roles, for Nasir Khan, it's about helping others and finding joy in everyday moments. What started as a chance walk-in interview in Canada in 1986 has taken Khan on a life-changing journey through the ranks at McDonald's. His nearly four decades with the company saw him rise from trainee to store manager, eventually leading to a move to McDonald's International. After a stint in Kuwait, a new opportunity came calling – this time in Cape Town. 'I came in with experience, but what mattered most was helping others grow,' Khan says. That spirit defined his tenure as Operations Manager, where he focused on developing local talent and preparing South Africans to assume key leadership roles. 'It was incredibly rewarding – the people I worked with back then are now leaders in the system.' Khan made the shift from corporate to franchisee in 2004, becoming an owner-operator – a decision he describes as life-changing. 'It allowed me to go deeper – not just into the business, but into the community.' Khan has been a visible force for good in Cape Town, supporting local charities, partnering on youth development campaigns, and leading impactful initiatives like citywide blanket drives. But while the scale of his work has grown, the heart of it hasn't changed. 'It's still about people,' he says. 'The customers we serve, the teams we build, the young people we help start their careers – that's the real purpose.' Through it all, Khan still finds joy in everyday moments. Whether he's mentoring a new manager, opening a store, or watching a crew member take their first big step, he remains energised by what lies ahead. This also shines through at McDonald's as it continues to evolve with innovations like the McCrispy, which is the latest addition to the menu. For 30 years and counting, McDonald's has become deeply woven into the fabric of South African life – not just as a restaurant brand, but as a launchpad for thousands of careers and a reliable partner to communities.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Ronnie O'Sullivan's on-off relationship with Strictly star Laila Rouass as pair leave UK for ‘clean break'
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN and Laila Rouass have had an on-and-off relationship down the years but have re-united after months apart. The pair have jetted out to Dubai after rekindling their relationship, pals told The Sun. 7 7 7 7 O'Sullivan first met Laila in 2012 and they were engaged a year later before moving in together in Essex. The snooker star became stepdad to Laila's daughter, Inez, from her second marriage to businessman Nasir Khan. But they put marriage on the "back burner" as Laila told The Sun: "We're enjoying our time. There's no rush." Their relationship hit its first rocky patch in 2022, leading to a split. Strictly star Laila, 53, took to social media and wrote: "After nearly ten years of love and memories, Ronnie & I have parted ways." That did not last long however with the duo working out their differences and re-uniting. O'Sullivan reportedly threw himself back into the relationship and he insisted they were "happier than ever". He said: "It's good. She's great. I love her. She's great company and I love being around her. "She's very supportive. I have to behave myself. I know when to go, 'Alright, you're in charge'. "But she's also really good at going, 'Listen, you've got a busy life, you've got a lot to do, just get on with it'." Zhao Xintong's classy act towards Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed after knocking legend out of World Snooker Championship He added: "Now it feels a lot better – everyone's just in a better place. I just want to see her and her daughter happy, and her family, who are like my family, happy." Fast forward two years and they were back in a bad patch, with O'Sullivan moving out of their £2million Essex home. The house was listed for sale with the seven-time world champion setting up shop in a London bachelor pad. A friend of the couple said: "Ronnie and Laila really threw themselves back into their relationship after the split a couple of years ago. "He kept posting pics of them online at home together and saying romantic things on special occasions, but that's all come to a halt. "They've tried so hard but they just can't make it work." Now the pair have ironed out their issues once more and not just back together, but planning a new life in the UAE. 7 7 A source told us: 'They have been back together for a while. 'The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them — and that is being together. 'Ronnie is moving to the Middle East and Laila is going with him. They've talked about living in Dubai, which is just a two-hour flight from where Ronnie has his snooker academy in Saudi Arabia. 'He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and Laila. 'They have had their issues in the past but Ronnie and Laila have worked through it and seem really happy again. 'The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life.' The Sun first revealed they had ended their engagement last September after his hectic work schedule pushed them apart.
Arab News
04-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Soaring prices put damper on Eid Al-Adha sales at Asia's largest cattle market in Karachi
KARACHI: The Eid Al-Adha festival should be the busiest time of the year at Asia's largest cattle market in Karachi's Sohrab Goth area. But soaring prices have driven away many of the people who would usually buy cows and goats to sacrifice on the Muslim holiday. One of Islam's two main festivals, Eid Al-Adha marks the climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims slaughter animals to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim, or Abraham, to sacrifice his son on God's command, often distributing meat to the poor. But this year, people like Nasir Khan, 25, say higher prices mean they cannot afford to carry out the important ritual. 'I can't afford it this time,' Khan told Arab News, saying he had opted out of a seven-member group he had been a part of for years, which pooled money to buy sacrificial animals as a collective activity. This year, the price of an average-sized cow or bull at the Sohrab Goth market had risen by around 94 percent to Rs330,000 [$1,201], said Abdul Jabbar, another buyer who did not disclose his age or profession and had decided against buying once he discovered the steep prices. On a hot afternoon earlier this month, Jabbar strolled through the Karachi market as hundreds of cattle sat idle under makeshift tents. 'The price trend is very high, almost double from last year,' he said. 'The animal we had bought at Rs 170,000 ($611.51) last year is now up for sale at as much as Rs330,000 ($1,187.05).' 'MEAT EXPORTS' Inflation in Pakistan peaked as high as 38 percent in May 2023. In May 2025, it rose to 3.5 percent, following a significant drop to 0.3 percent in April. But while food and fuel prices have somewhat decreased, financial experts say the prices of sacrificial animals have gone up, mainly due to increasing meat exports. In the fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan's meat exports reached a record $512 million, a 20 percent increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by a 24 percent increase in export volume, reaching 123,515 tones. While the majority of Pakistan's meat production is consumed domestically, the country has seen significant growth in exports, particularly to Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and China. Increasing meat exports reduces the number of cattle available domestically and during Eid Al-Adha season, when demand is seasonal and peaks sharply, supply becomes constrained. 'Price hike is due to meat exports and inflation in previous years,' Ahsan Mehanti, chief executive officer at Arif Habib Commodities Limited, explained. 'We have seen that there is a major increase in the export of livestock in the past three years, around more than 50 percent.' Zaki Abro, a spokesperson for the Sohrab Goth cattle market, attributed the surge in prices to the availability of fewer animals due to thousands being killed in recent floods. In 2022, Pakistan experienced devastating floods that resulted in the loss of over 1.1 million livestock. This figure includes approximately 500,000 livestock in Balochistan, over 428,000 in Sindh, and over 205,100 in Punjab provinces. 'On average the prices of small animals have risen by as much as Rs20,000 [$71.94] while the big animals have gone pricier by Rs 70,000 [$251.80],' Abro said. 'MARKET IS DULL' The effects of high prices were visible at the Karachi cattle market last week, with few buyers present despite it being spread over an area of around 1,200 acres and 175,000 cattle up for sale. Livestock merchants Muhammad Ismail and Obaidullah confirmed a drop in the number of buyers. 'We have a lot of animals still unsold,' Ismail, 26, said. 'This could be maybe because of inflation.' The traders blamed the high rates they were charging on the higher rates they had to pay wholesalers and the cattle market's administration. The cost of animal feed had also sky-rocketed, they said. Global supply chain disruptions, local market volatility, inflation, and currency devaluation have all contributed to this rise. The cost of fodder had surged by nearly 50 percent, impacting cattle farming, merchants said. 'Our eight to nine months farming cost for each of these animals this year increased to Rs250,000 [$899.28] from Rs150,000 [$539.57] a year ago,' Ismail explained. Trader Obaidullah said sellers also had to pay a fee of Rs30,000 [$107.91] per animal to the cattle market authorities. 'Last year the market performed well,' Ismail added. 'All of our animals had sold out. More than half of the market had emptied by this time last year. This year the market is dull.'
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Gunmen kill police officer assigned to guard polio workers in northwestern Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Suspected militants riding on a motorcycle shot and killed on Wednesday a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in a region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, the latest in a string of deadly attacks on polio workers. The attack in Bajur, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban, came just days after authorities launched the vaccination drive. Police official Nasir Khan said an investigation was underway. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. More than 200 polio workers and police assigned for their protection have been killed in Pakistan since the 1990s, according to health officials and authorities. Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two countries where polio has not been eradicated. Pakistan reported at least 74 cases in 2024 and two cases since January. Pakistan regularly launches campaigns against polio despite attacks on the workers and police assigned to the inoculation drives. Militants falsely claim the vaccination campaigns are a Western conspiracy to sterilize children.
The Independent
19-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Gunmen kill police officer assigned to guard polio workers in northwestern Pakistan
Suspected militants riding on a motorcycle shot and killed on Wednesday a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in a region in northwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, the latest in a string of deadly attacks on polio workers. The attack in Bajur, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban, came just days after authorities launched the vaccination drive. Police official Nasir Khan said an investigation was underway. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. More than 200 polio workers and police assigned for their protection have been killed in Pakistan since the 1990s, according to health officials and authorities. Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two countries where polio has not been eradicated. Pakistan reported at least 74 cases in 2024 and two cases since January. Pakistan regularly launches campaigns against polio despite attacks on the workers and police assigned to the inoculation drives. Militants falsely claim the vaccination campaigns are a Western conspiracy to sterilize children.
