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 | RAYMOND PARSONS The new GNU Cabinet boosts business and investor confidence, with markets likely to respond positively...read |
|  | | The NCOP Rules Committee restructured its select committees from 11 to 10, creating Governance, Economic, Finance, Social, and Security clusters...read |
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 | ISSUED BY PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING After over two decades of dedicated service, Bruce Whitfield is leaving Primedia Broadcasting to embark on a bold new professional adventure... Read |
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 | Clients voted on SA’s top private banks and wealth managers in the Krutham Top Private Banks & Wealth Managers survey, emphasising client satisfaction... Read |
 | Afreximbank has signed deals totalling $80m with CBZ Bank to strengthen financial intermediaries, support SMEs, and enhance Zimbabwe's trade activities and foreign exchange... Read |
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 | Young South Africans are buying fewer homes but focusing on property as a wealth-building tool, waiting for better market conditions to invest... Read |
 | In May 2024, nominal take-home pay increased by 10% from a year ago, with average salaries reaching R15,888, reflecting improved business conditions... Read |
 | ABIGAIL MOYO Stats SA's latest employment data reveal a grim reality: 67,000 job losses in Q1 2024, marking a persistent crisis amid sectoral declines and minimal government intervention... Read |
| Financial Services |
 | Advisers must inform clients about tax risks of early withdrawals under the new two-pot retirement system to avoid increased tax liabilities and diminished retirement savings... Read |
 | MIKE BRYER Zapper champions QR codes for seamless payment experiences, emphasising convenience, security, and merchant-customer dialogue amid evolving digital payment landscapes... Read |
 | The Mama Money card, integrated with WhatsApp, offers international transfers, utility payments, and advanced security, simplifying banking for South African immigrants... Read |
 | South African financial services group 27four launched its first AMETF, the 27four Large Cap Equity AMETF, on the JSE, targeting sustainable growth... Read |
| Fintech |
 | ROGER ESKINAZI South Africa is transitioning from a cash-based to a digital economy, with increasing cryptocurrency adoption and exploration of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Challenges include cybersecurity and technological disparities... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PAYCORP GROUP Paycorp, a global leader in payment solutions, continues shaping the future of payments across Southern Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the UK... Read |
 | ALWYN PRETORIUS Hghlighting the evolving role of financial officers as strategic advisors in businesses, with an emphasis on the need for digitisation, collaboration, and modern reporting tools... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY BULLION PR & COMMUNICATION The OOLTI and the OSTI have published their last joint annual report for 2023, as they have now been incorporated into the NFO... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | GERTRUDE CHAVEZ-DREYFUSS The yen hit a nearly 38-year low against the US dollar due to wide interest-rate differentials, sparking potential intervention from Japan... Read |
 | India, poised for rapid economic growth, anticipates substantial foreign inflows as its bonds join JPMorgan's EMBI, marking a significant debut... Read |
 | ISSUED BY MESH TRADE As South Africa continues to navigate uncertain economic and political conditions, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can offer attractive solutions for investors looking for flexibility, diversification, and risk mitigation... Read |
| Taxation & Regulation |
 | ISSUED BY EQVEST In the fast-paced world of business, regulatory compliance can often feel like a cumbersome burden, diverting your focus from core operations and strategic growth... Read |
 | JEAN-PAUL RUDD Dishonest conduct by representatives of financial service providers (FSPs) continues to plague the sector. This is evident from an analysis of the most recent rulings of the Financial Services Tribunal... Read |
 | ISSUED BY RED RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS The collaboration with DocFox has significantly enhanced Red Ribbon Communications’ capabilities in providing PR services to FinTech companies... Read |
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 | ISAAC ANYAOGU Nigeria on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nationwide ban set to begin in January next year, a move that could stir a storm in a country hugely dependent on plastics... Read |
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 | REO BOTES The recent enactment of the NHI Bill aims for universal healthcare but requires years of financial and infrastructural development; no immediate changes are necessary... Read |
 | GRAEME PALMER The Covid-19 pandemic caused a rapid and widespread adoption of video conferencing platforms such as Teams and Zoom. As governments worldwide implemented social distancing measures and encouraged remote work, organisations swiftly turned to virtual collaboration tools to maintain productivity and connectivity... Read |
 | ANJA VAN BEEK In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, leaders in businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of diversity in the workplace, and rightly so... Read |
 | Nastascha Harduth of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr offered commentary on the US Supreme Court's decision on Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan and its implications for South African law... Read |
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 | Download the CryptoExpress app and register for quick and secure conversions of any cryptocurrency to cash. Visit one of the 3 000 Cash Express ATMs across South Africa using your mobile number and Crypto voucher |
 | The South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) is the only association that provides a platform for promoting Heavy Haul excellence in South Africa and serves as a channel for sharing global best practices. SAHHA is the chapter of the over 43-year-old International Heavy Haul Association. |
 | Paycorp is a leading international payments provider in Southern Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and the United Kingdom. |
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