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 | BHARGAV ACHARYA South Africa's annual producer inflation accelerated to 5.1% in September, up from 4.3% in August, with a 1.5% monthly increase...read |
|  | | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warns of a looming financial crisis in South Africa due to reduced tax income, household budget constraints, and other economic challenges. Urgent action is needed to address the budget deficit.read |
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 | Black Friday, the shopping extravaganza that has captured the hearts of South Africans, is just around the corner. With so many tempting deals on offer, it's easy to get carried away and overspend... Read |
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 | KOPANO GUMBI South Africa's social relief grant is likely to be extended beyond next March, economists said, which may add an unbudgeted R50bn ($2.6bn) to state expenses and require difficult trade-offs before an election year... Read |
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| Accounting & Auditing |
 | RAYMOND JOSEPH Pressure is mounting on the police and the Hawks to speed up investigations into grant corruption at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), and for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute people implicated in the looting... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAICA In its 10th year, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) proudly presents the finalists for the prestigious Top 35-under-35 CA(SA) competition... Read |
 | PHILIP TILLMAN The Financial Action Task Force's greylisting of South Africa has had a severe knock-on effect on businesses in the country. According to the task force, money laundering is a significant risk factor in the South African economy, and tighter controls are needed to close any gaps... Read |
 | GRAEME PALMER The South African Reserve Bank may, in terms of Exchange Control Regulations, cause money or goods to be attached, where on reasonable grounds they suspect there has been a contravention of the Regulations. In the recent judgment, Berdine Odendaal v The South African Reserve Bank, the High Court considered an application for the release of blocked funds... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAICA August marked another milestone for Saica's Thuthuka bursary fund, as Christiaan van den Berg CA(SA) and Heine Bellingan CA(SA), embarked on an inspiring journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HUMAN8 Human8, the new human-driven consultancy, today revealed the results of its twelfth annual South African SITEisfaction survey... Read |
 | Nedbank has firmly declined to comment on media speculation that the South African Reserve Bank's Kuben Naidoo could be a great fit for its open CEO position... Read |
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| Economy |
 | Oil prices rose over $1 on Friday due to US military strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, escalating Israel-Hamas tensions, raising supply concerns... Read |
 | JOE BAVIER A senior US trade official suggests enhancing the African Growth and Opportunity Act for increased impact as discussions continue on its potential reauthorisation. The act allows duty-free access to the US market for qualifying African countries but is set to expire in 2025... Read |
 | NEESA MOODLEY AND ED STODDARD Fiscal consolidation is no longer on the cards. Government expenditure has exceeded revenue by about R200bn this year, raising jitters that Treasury will have to borrow more to avoid a debt blowout. Read |
| Education & Training |
 | MICHELLE GERAGHTY Entrepreneurs fall into a particularly unique category when it comes to retirement... Read |
| Fintech |
 | ISSUED BY ECENTRIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS The deal supports Ecentric's growth strategy, opening doors more broadly to the national retail sector and further opportunities in servicing SMEs... Read |
 | MARC JONES The European Central Bank's milestone move towards a digital euro sets a global trend, despite concerns about privacy, adoption, and financial impacts... Read |
 | Fintech company Direct Transact becomes first comprehensive Visa Ready partner in South Africa for end-to-end multi-currency solution in CEMEA... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | The South African Rand faces instability due to geopolitical concerns. Businesses should partner with FX intermediaries, identify vulnerabilities, develop strategies, and implement risk policies to navigate exchange-rate risk... Read |
 | UK's Primary Health Properties PLC (PHP) listed a healthcare-focused Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on JSE, broadening its global reach, aiming to diversify its shareholder base... Read |
 | ARNO J. VAN NIEKERK South Africa should navigate economic relations carefully amid East-West tensions, including the US-China conflict. The 2023 Agoa Summit can strengthen diplomatic ties and protect its economic interests... Read |
 | MIRANDA ABRAHAM Investors seeking higher yields have funneled funds into Africa, but rising global interest rates offer attractive alternatives, like US treasuries. African issuers face challenges. Read |
| Venture Capital |
 | It's been a tough time for the crypto industry, but the annual African party rolls into the Mother City on 24 November... Read |
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 | Industry leaders unpack their thoughts on mental health in the workplace... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI Kuben Naidoo, South African central bank deputy governor, has requested resignation. and the Impact of this decision on interest rates is unclear... Read |
 | NORAH SEHUNOE Why new leadership skills are required for businesses to succeed in 2023... Read |
 | Globally, poor mental health affects nearly one billion people, with an increase in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and social-, financial-, and medical-access challenges. The insurance industry can alleviate this burden through mental-health coverage and wellness support. Read |
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