| South Africa: Netcare Set to Reap Benefit of UK Investment
HOSPITAL group Network Healthcare Holdings (Netcare) expects a small profit from its UK operations next year as it starts reaping the benefits of its investment. The company, which now earned 52% of its revenue from its UK operations, said it also expected capital expenditure of £50m-£60m. .
With a disc, tour and movies, '07 has been Jill Scott's year
On stage at the Fillmore at the TLA, Jill Scott beams beneath an Afro that billows like a halo around her head. For the singer, spoken-word poet, and actress, this year has been a creative whirlwind. She recorded her deeply personal and impressively soulful third album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3, in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Miami. She toured behind the album in the United States and Europe. And the newly divorced North Philadelphia native traveled to Atlanta and Africa for extended film shoots. Now, for a few days at least, Jilly from Philly is back home. "I don't think people understand the level of variety Philadelphia artists have," Scott tells the audience at the South Street club, as her horn-happy band dives into "Let It Be," The Real Thing's gospel-jazz-funk-R & B intro.
Business brief
BUSINESS HONORS: Allstaff Payroll Inc. has been selected as the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Month for November.Allstaff, managed by Bill Agall and son-in-law Skip Shelton, takes care of payroll, employee leasing, Fortune 500 benefits, cafeteria plans, workman's comp and 401(k) services.Allstaff, at 2102 N. 9th Ave., has played an active role in the community by sponsoring youth baseball teams and sponsoring a bowling trip for Ruby Gaines High School. Most recently, Allstaff donated a $25,000 endowment to the University of West Florida. .
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