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Inflationary pressures see alcohol and fast food purchases decline

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Why South Africa is the most expensive country for international money transfers

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Source: Shadi Chauke, Sanlam’s group executive for market development and sustainability.

Sanlam's new leader: Shadi Chauke to drive sustainability and growth in Africa

Source: Supplied. Pieter De Wet, business development lead at FutureBank.

Beyond transactions: The rise of mobile wallets. But consolidation is coming

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Why South Africa is the most expensive country for international money transfersHarry Scherzer

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Cashing in: Study shows banks investing big in GenAI, and it’s paying off

Source: Supplied. Joanne Solomon, chief executive officer of SA REIT Association.

SA REIT and Nedbank lead sustainability drive in real-estate sector

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From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

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Binance achieves consecutive billion-dollar inflows

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The festive season is over as petrol price increase is announced [updated]

6 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Bradwin Roper, chief financial services officer at MTN South Africa.

MTN, Jumo partner for Qwikloan

6 Feb 2024

Awards telling us that now is the right time to buy in Cape Town: Jawitz

6 Feb 2024

Source: Rand Merchant Bank.

Rand Merchant Bank breaks new ground in Africa with World Bank partnership

5 Feb 2024

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National minimum wage increases

5 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

African Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

Source: Dischem.

Ivan Saltzman's R1.43bn Dis-Chem share sale reshapes ownership

2 Feb 2024

Vodacom has emerged as Africa's biggest fintech platform. Source: x.com

Forget revenue growth, Vodacom is Africa’s biggest fintech platform

Lindsey Schutters 2 Feb 2024

Source: Wilkinson Architectural Metals. Alex Forbes headquarters.

Alexforbes acquires OUTvest

2 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

South African factory activity slumps in January - Absa PMI

2 Feb 2024

Officials raise alarm over hiring freeze at Western Cape’s largest hospitals

Daniel Steyn 2 Feb 2024

Showmax gets R3.2bn investment from Multichoice and NBCUniversal

Nqobile Dludla 2 Feb 2024

Majority of cash-strapped South Africans unable to retire comfortably

1 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Absa aims to harness Chinese corporate Africa push

1 Feb 2024

Vivendi's Canal+ submits offer to acquire MultiChoice

Disha Mishra 1 Feb 2024

PortfolioMetrix launches high-yield AMETF on JSE

1 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

AfDB's historic $6bn ESG milestone

1 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Mark Neil, chief distribution officer at Bidvest Life.

Life insurance trends to watch in 2024

1 Feb 2024

Glencore had a strong H2 performance in 2023.

Glencore CEO Gary Nagle provides 2024 forecast after meeting guidance

Lindsey Schutters 1 Feb 2024

Appointment of Lesaka company secretary

Appointment of Lesaka company secretary

The Nielsen Network 1 Feb 2024

2023 was a somewhat better year for salaries and private pensions

31 Jan 2024

Top payment trends for 2024

Top payment trends for 2024

Ecentric Payment Systems 31 Jan 2024

Implats midyear trading statement shows increased unsold inventory of PGMs.

Implats reports lower earnings and production after fatal accident

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied.

Mastercard expands Yes partnership to combat youth unemployment

31 Jan 2024

Source: Reuters.

Maimane: Unveiling a job-centric manifesto to tackle unemployment

30 Jan 2024

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets with President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi inside the Madama Palace (Senate) as Italy hosts the Italy-Africa summit in Rome, Italy. Source: Reuters/Remo Casilli

Italy joins race for African energy in new deal

Angelo Amante and Crispian Balmer 30 Jan 2024

How a leading financial services provider reached 3.4m South Africans by advertising on BusinessTech

How a leading financial services provider reached 3.4m South Africans by advertising on BusinessTech

Broad Media 30 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Jeff Ryan, managing director for AWCape.

#BizTrends2024: 5 trends redefining business integration

Jeff Ryan 29 Jan 2024

SAHRC Commissioner Philile Ntuli

SAHRC releases July 2021 unrest report

29 Jan 2024

Source: Chipo Mushwana, executive of emerging innovation at Nedbank Retail.

The importance of taking a uniquely African approach to digital banking and payments

29 Jan 2024

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets with President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi inside the Madama Palace (Senate) as Italy hosts the Italy-Africa summit in Rome, Italy. Source: Reuters/Remo Casilli

Italy joins race for African energy in new deal

Angelo Amante and Crispian Balmer 30 Jan 2024

Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

Source: Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI).

IsDBI unveils flagship Islamic finance marketplace

3 Jan 2024

Gold rush for green: Africa poised to seize opportunity for clean technology leadership

NJ Ayuk 1 Jan 2024

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National minimum wage increases

5 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

African Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

Source: Dischem.

Ivan Saltzman's R1.43bn Dis-Chem share sale reshapes ownership

2 Feb 2024

Vodacom has emerged as Africa's biggest fintech platform. Source: x.com

Forget revenue growth, Vodacom is Africa’s biggest fintech platform

Lindsey Schutters 2 Feb 2024

Source: Wilkinson Architectural Metals. Alex Forbes headquarters.

Alexforbes acquires OUTvest

2 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

South African factory activity slumps in January - Absa PMI

2 Feb 2024

Officials raise alarm over hiring freeze at Western Cape’s largest hospitals

Daniel Steyn 2 Feb 2024

Showmax gets R3.2bn investment from Multichoice and NBCUniversal

Nqobile Dludla 2 Feb 2024

Majority of cash-strapped South Africans unable to retire comfortably

1 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Absa aims to harness Chinese corporate Africa push

1 Feb 2024

Vivendi's Canal+ submits offer to acquire MultiChoice

Disha Mishra 1 Feb 2024

PortfolioMetrix launches high-yield AMETF on JSE

1 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

AfDB's historic $6bn ESG milestone

1 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Mark Neil, chief distribution officer at Bidvest Life.

Life insurance trends to watch in 2024

1 Feb 2024

Glencore had a strong H2 performance in 2023.

Glencore CEO Gary Nagle provides 2024 forecast after meeting guidance

Lindsey Schutters 1 Feb 2024

Appointment of Lesaka company secretary

Appointment of Lesaka company secretary

The Nielsen Network 1 Feb 2024

2023 was a somewhat better year for salaries and private pensions

31 Jan 2024

Top payment trends for 2024

Top payment trends for 2024

Ecentric Payment Systems 31 Jan 2024

Implats midyear trading statement shows increased unsold inventory of PGMs.

Implats reports lower earnings and production after fatal accident

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied.

Mastercard expands Yes partnership to combat youth unemployment

31 Jan 2024

Source: Reuters.

Maimane: Unveiling a job-centric manifesto to tackle unemployment

30 Jan 2024

How a leading financial services provider reached 3.4m South Africans by advertising on BusinessTech

How a leading financial services provider reached 3.4m South Africans by advertising on BusinessTech

Broad Media 30 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Jeff Ryan, managing director for AWCape.

#BizTrends2024: 5 trends redefining business integration

Jeff Ryan 29 Jan 2024

The R500m KfW donation that spotlights Joe Phaahla

29 Jan 2024

SAHRC Commissioner Philile Ntuli

SAHRC releases July 2021 unrest report

29 Jan 2024

Source: Chipo Mushwana, executive of emerging innovation at Nedbank Retail.

The importance of taking a uniquely African approach to digital banking and payments

29 Jan 2024

Source: ©AdFocus2021 Rob Rose, editor of FM, (left) with Tumi Rabanye 2021 AdFocus chair (centre) and Faheem Chaudhry, 2022 chair (right)

Rob Rose resigns as Financial Mail editor

29 Jan 2024

Lower inflation a positive indicator for potential interest-rate cuts - Andrew Golding

Andrew Golding 26 Jan 2024

Source: Reuters.

Reserve Bank's deputy governor departure sparks questions

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2024

Sars will tax you on overseas investments, but you can mitigate its impact

Harry Scherzer 25 Jan 2024

South African business schools must take advantage of growth in trade and investment in Africa

South African business schools must take advantage of growth in trade and investment in Africa

Dr Chante van Tonder, JNPR 25 Jan 2024

#WEF24: Startups to test their AI models on European Commission supercomputers

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Keletso Mpisane, head of MiWay Blink.

#BizTrends2024: What tech trends will transform insurance?

Keletso Mpisane 24 Jan 2024

Does NHI spell the end for medical aid and gap cover?

24 Jan 2024

Gur Geva, founder of iiDENTIFii

Is voice banking the Achilles heel of consumer security?

24 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer is the chief executive officer of ooba Home Loans.

#BizTrends2024: Emerging developments in the home loan landscape

Rhys Dyer 23 Jan 2024

Source: Reuters.

Cryptoverse: Will bitcoin behave better on Wall Street?

Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal 23 Jan 2024

AICPA & CIMA mentoring scheme expands to Africa, Europe, and Canada

AICPA & CIMA mentoring scheme expands to Africa, Europe, and Canada

AICPA & CIMA 23 Jan 2024

Time is ripe to review the calculation of a public interest score

Time is ripe to review the calculation of a public interest score

SAICA 23 Jan 2024