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Shift to omnichannel payments in retail to drive efficiencies and enhance CX

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Stitch unveils smartphone wallet solution for Apple, Samsung, Google

11 Jul 2024

Superbalist partners with PayJustNow for BNPL services

Superbalist partners with PayJustNow for BNPL services

3 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene may encourage the state to sell several stakes in private companies, including Vodacom and Telkom to provide the funding that is urgently needed by Eskom for its build programme. Image: GCIS

State may sell Vodacom stake to fund Eskom

Thabiso Mochiko and Andiswa Maqutu 17 Oct 2014

Super Group has bought the UK's Allen Ford dealership for R606m and is likely to buy all the properties it occupies for a further R329m. Image:

Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m

13 Oct 2014

New partnership offers e-commerce payment, logistics security

New partnership offers e-commerce payment, logistics security

10 Oct 2014

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan says 170 financial officers in municipalities do not have proper qualifications. Image: GCIS

Gordhan threatens municipal managers

9 Oct 2014

African Bank's Nithia Nalliah will retire by 2015 or as soon as a suitable replacement for him has been found. Image: YouTube

African Bank's Nalliah to retire early

Evan Pickworth 9 Oct 2014

SA's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo presenting her credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Image:

Growing investment interest in SA

7 Oct 2014

THE-A's Carmelo Cocuzza says the bank is keen to invest in tertiary education and small and medium enterprises in South Africa having put more than €1bn into South Africa since 1994. Image: LinkedIn

THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA

7 Oct 2014

Old Mutual's Craig Aitchison says he was surprised by the positive response that emerged from a survey into legislation that everyone should contribute to a retirement fund. Image:

Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions

Evan Pickworth 3 Oct 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has told Parliament that SA Airways Express is facing dire financial circumstances and will need government assistance to remain a going concern. Image: GCIS

Pressing financial problems for SA Express, SAA

Linda Ensor 1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

South Africans have embraced online shopping

South Africans have embraced online shopping

30 Sep 2014

Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development

Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development

29 Sep 2014

Franchisees should hedge against future rate changes

Franchisees should hedge against future rate changes

26 Sep 2014

The Ebola virus which is devasting parts of West Africa as more and more people die from the disease. Image:

State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund

26 Sep 2014

MasterCard appoints new division president for SA

MasterCard appoints new division president for SA

25 Sep 2014

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

19 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has left the repo rate unchanged but announced that she will be leaving the organisation in November. Image: Reserve Bank

Repo rate remains at 5.75%

19 Sep 2014

Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector

Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector

Frederic Guillou 17 Sep 2014

African Bank's failure affects every citizen

African Bank's failure affects every citizen

Rob Jeffrey 17 Sep 2014

The Gautrain Management Agency has expressed its disappointment at the boycott of e-tolls by commuters saying it had expected many more passengers to use its services once e-tolls were introduced. Image:

E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations

17 Sep 2014

Last year MTN's Chief Executive Sifiso Dabengwa said MTN intended to spend $8bn on an acquisition but he would not say what the acquisition was. Image: MTN

MTN bumps up its loan facilities

Samuel Mungadze 17 Sep 2014

The National Treasury will provide a further R50bn to Eskom to assist with its build programme and ensure that energy tariffs are maintained at reasonable levels. Image: Nirnots

Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom

16 Sep 2014

MTN, Skrill join forces to launch 'Pay by Skrill' service

MTN, Skrill join forces to launch 'Pay by Skrill' service

10 Sep 2014

Mobile banking ... what's next?

Mobile banking ... what's next?

Dawie Botes 10 Sep 2014

Wallet One comes to South Africa

Wallet One comes to South Africa

8 Sep 2014

FNB Business Innovation Awards launches

FNB Business Innovation Awards launches

5 Sep 2014

JD Group to sell finance unit‚ market speculates over buyer

JD Group to sell finance unit‚ market speculates over buyer

Colleen Goko 5 Sep 2014

Sanlam has seen earnings rise by 27% in the first six months of this year with strong performances from its different life assurance and short-term insurance divisions. Image: Master Isolated

Sanlam earnings up 27% in six months to June

5 Sep 2014

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has assured South Africans that their pension funds will not be nationalised and that pension reforms are aimed at reducing charges imposed by fund managers and trustees. Image: GCIS

Nene assures South Africans their pensions are safe

5 Sep 2014

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Super Group has bought the UK's Allen Ford dealership for R606m and is likely to buy all the properties it occupies for a further R329m. Image:

Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m

13 Oct 2014

New partnership offers e-commerce payment, logistics security

New partnership offers e-commerce payment, logistics security

10 Oct 2014

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan says 170 financial officers in municipalities do not have proper qualifications. Image: GCIS

Gordhan threatens municipal managers

9 Oct 2014

African Bank's Nithia Nalliah will retire by 2015 or as soon as a suitable replacement for him has been found. Image: YouTube

African Bank's Nalliah to retire early

Evan Pickworth 9 Oct 2014

SA's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo presenting her credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Image:

Growing investment interest in SA

7 Oct 2014

THE-A's Carmelo Cocuzza says the bank is keen to invest in tertiary education and small and medium enterprises in South Africa having put more than €1bn into South Africa since 1994. Image: LinkedIn

THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA

7 Oct 2014

Old Mutual's Craig Aitchison says he was surprised by the positive response that emerged from a survey into legislation that everyone should contribute to a retirement fund. Image:

Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions

Evan Pickworth 3 Oct 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has told Parliament that SA Airways Express is facing dire financial circumstances and will need government assistance to remain a going concern. Image: GCIS

Pressing financial problems for SA Express, SAA

Linda Ensor 1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

South Africans have embraced online shopping

South Africans have embraced online shopping

30 Sep 2014

Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development

Nedbank invests R1.3bn in Newtown Junction development

29 Sep 2014

Franchisees should hedge against future rate changes

Franchisees should hedge against future rate changes

26 Sep 2014

The Ebola virus which is devasting parts of West Africa as more and more people die from the disease. Image:

State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund

26 Sep 2014

MasterCard appoints new division president for SA

MasterCard appoints new division president for SA

25 Sep 2014

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

19 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has left the repo rate unchanged but announced that she will be leaving the organisation in November. Image: Reserve Bank

Repo rate remains at 5.75%

19 Sep 2014

Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector

Digital revolution will impact on Africa's banking sector

Frederic Guillou 17 Sep 2014

African Bank's failure affects every citizen

African Bank's failure affects every citizen

Rob Jeffrey 17 Sep 2014

The Gautrain Management Agency has expressed its disappointment at the boycott of e-tolls by commuters saying it had expected many more passengers to use its services once e-tolls were introduced. Image:

E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations

17 Sep 2014

Last year MTN's Chief Executive Sifiso Dabengwa said MTN intended to spend $8bn on an acquisition but he would not say what the acquisition was. Image: MTN

MTN bumps up its loan facilities

Samuel Mungadze 17 Sep 2014

The National Treasury will provide a further R50bn to Eskom to assist with its build programme and ensure that energy tariffs are maintained at reasonable levels. Image: Nirnots

Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom

16 Sep 2014

MTN, Skrill join forces to launch 'Pay by Skrill' service

MTN, Skrill join forces to launch 'Pay by Skrill' service

10 Sep 2014

Mobile banking ... what's next?

Mobile banking ... what's next?

Dawie Botes 10 Sep 2014

Wallet One comes to South Africa

Wallet One comes to South Africa

8 Sep 2014

FNB Business Innovation Awards launches

FNB Business Innovation Awards launches

5 Sep 2014

JD Group to sell finance unit‚ market speculates over buyer

JD Group to sell finance unit‚ market speculates over buyer

Colleen Goko 5 Sep 2014

Sanlam has seen earnings rise by 27% in the first six months of this year with strong performances from its different life assurance and short-term insurance divisions. Image: Master Isolated

Sanlam earnings up 27% in six months to June

5 Sep 2014

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has assured South Africans that their pension funds will not be nationalised and that pension reforms are aimed at reducing charges imposed by fund managers and trustees. Image: GCIS

Nene assures South Africans their pensions are safe

5 Sep 2014

More than R800m has been made available to small businesses in South Africa over the past year according to Thakhani Makhuvha, head of Sefa. Image: LinkedIn

Sefa gives R800m to 40,000 small businesses

4 Sep 2014

Debt-ridden consumers welcome fuel price drop

Debt-ridden consumers welcome fuel price drop

3 Sep 2014

Naamsa's Nico Vermeulen expects that domestic vehicles sales will fall but improvements in Europe should see exports rising quite sharply. Image: Naamsa

Exports of vehicles increase in August

3 Sep 2014

Woolworths is seeking R10bn from shareholders having used its cash resources to buy David Jones in Australia. Image Wikipedia

Woolworths asks shareholders for R10bn

Nick Hedley 2 Sep 2014

Morvest's Suren Singh says that competition from Chinese products is hurting the local operations and it is now looking to expand into Africa where there is significant potential. Image:

Morvest revenue up to R1.1bn

2 Sep 2014

Net1's Herman Kotzé says that the company is actively pursuing other interests in Africa and India where its payment systems are already being used. Image:

Net1's earnings improve as it moves beyond SA

Thabiso Mochiko 2 Sep 2014

Les Matuson, one of the business rescue practitioners responsible for African Bank Investments Limited has confirmed that no decision on retrenchments of Ellerines workers has been made yet. Image: Matuson & Associates

No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet

1 Sep 2014

Growthpoint's flagship property, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Image:

Growthpoint distributes 161.3 cents per share

Fifi Peters 29 Aug 2014

Human Settlements spokesman Ndivhuwo Mabaya says handing over of title deeds is a priority for the department and audit is underway to track down the rightful owners of government-subsidised properties. Image:

Title deed handover will open formal housing market

Fifi Peters and Sikonathi Mantshantsha 27 Aug 2014

The consultation process regarding e-tolling of Gauteng's freeways kicks off in Midrand today when representatives from organised labour meet with Gauteng officials. Image: Facebook

Gauteng's e-tolls consultation gets underway

27 Aug 2014

PayPal marks one million SA accounts

PayPal marks one million SA accounts

26 Aug 2014