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 | | Introducing "Santam Switch" - a groundbreaking rebranding initiative by Santam, as they transform their app-based digital client solution from JaSure...read |
|  | | Discovery Bank and Worth join forces to empower South Africans with vital financial knowledge through a special, time-limited offer...read |
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 | CHRIS BLAIR The convergence of technological advancements such as AI, blockchain technologies, and digital currencies with the global shift towards decentralisation presents a powerful opportunity to drive positive ESG impact... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP In a time when South African consumers face daunting challenges, it takes remarkable audacity to envision a brighter future. If you resonate with this sentiment, you will likely find yourself reflected in "You Audacious People", the latest brand positioning campaign launched by African Bank... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY AICPA & CIMA The world's leading professional body for management accountants, CIMA, part of the AICPA, has appointed Fungai Constantine Chikosi, FCMA, CGMA, and Alfred Ramosedi, FCMA, CGMA to CIMA Council, the Institute's global governing body... Read |
 | MSIZI GWALA, ISSUED BY SAICA Global challenges are becoming increasingly complex each day, and South Africa is no exception... Read |
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 | NATASHIA SOOPAL, ISSUED BY SAICA The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) has received concerns from members and stakeholders to play a more active role in the public sector to assist the government in rebuilding the economy and improve service delivery as public trust in government continues to deteriorate... Read |
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 | SARINA DE BEER, ISSUED BY ASK AFRIKA Banks play an important role in most people's lives, matching up creditors and borrowers, enabling domestic and international payments systems and, ultimately, making financial inclusion a reality... Read |
 | Nedbank Group, a top South African lender, saw 11% interim profit growth due to high interest rates, despite increasing bad loans... Read |
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 | The South African Revenue Service (Sars) says South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance deficit of R3.5bn in June 2023. Read |
 | RAE WEE On Wednesday, the dollar was largely unaffected by Fitch's US credit rating downgrade, while the yen gained strength as traders evaluated Japan's monetary policy... Read |
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 | Lindiwe Sebesho is the new managing director designate of South Africa's foremost reward management enterprise... Read |
 | ISSUED BY AICPA & CIMA The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement in Toronto... Read |
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 | HUMPHREY MALALO Kenya's interior ministry suspended local Worldcoin activities on 2 August, citing safety risks, pending government agencies' assessment... Read |
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 | MTHO MAPHUMULO There have been reports regarding the rise of non-indemnity claims stemming from unnatural deaths. This is certainly worrying for life insurers... Read |
 | Africa travel thrills with adventure, but insurance lacks. Satib introduces SatibGo, tailored for inbound visitors, bridging the gap with comprehensive coverage... Read |
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 | Forex Suggest finds South Africa as top country in global forex interest; research analyzed salaries, jobs, broadband, and trading laws... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Taxi strike violence escalates, damaging health centre in Cape Metropole. Services disrupted, red zones declared... Read |
 | Repair work to rehabilitate and reconstruct the area is estimated at more than R100m... Read |
 | CRAIG RAATH AND MORAG PHILLIPS In the ever-changing landscape of the South African business world, organisations face a constant challenge in attracting and retaining top talent. To tackle this obstacle head-on, employers are increasingly focusing on remuneration and reward strategies... Read |
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