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Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon
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The HUAWEI Power-M is ideal for complexes, clusters, homes, and small businesses requiring backup power with no disruption
The ceremony was a momentous occasion to honour these students and celebrate their accomplishments
Quinn served as Absa’s interim chief executive after Daniel Mminele’s sudden departure
After nearly six decades of independence the need for real change in the country hasn’t diminished
The retail phase of the development is underway, including a high street space with 300 trees
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Mining windfall helped SA’s financial position, but lower revenues and additional spending will delay the end of fiscal consolidation
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Despite the economy recovering to its pre-pandemic level, South Africa’s jobless rate is still higher than it was at the beginning of 2020
South Africa, and the world, seem to be emerging out of an inflation-induced economic malaise. But as the world heats up, so will prices
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Steps have been taken to control money flow in the event of a temporary grid collapse
Reginald Scholtz allegedly created bogus companies and paid himself in more than 61 transactions
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The report shows the production of food and beverages was the biggest contributor to the decrease in factory output
Al Jazeera reported that employees at the top South African banks were paid bribes to launder money for gold smugglers
British citizen Richard Marsden apparently orchestrated the defrauding of clients at FNB, Absa and Rand Merchant Bank
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New interbank payment programme PayShap will benefit consumers and small businesses, helping to reduce reliance on cash and boosting safety and convenience
Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane
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Former public protector says intelligence agency opened documents couriered to her by the department of international relations
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Various financing companies are offering consumers the option to pay a monthly fee for solar energy and they will own the equipment after a certain period of time
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Both funders and clients need to be able to measure the impact of their credit activities
The former Absa chief executive recently quit as head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team
Former president’s family members have been told to hand over the keys to the Joburg dwelling before 31 December
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With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give
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Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too
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Arrie Rautenbach has been appointed to head up the banking group more than a year after his predecessor’s sudden departure
Mminele, who last year stepped down as Absa chief executive, will head the newly established Presidential Climate Finance Task Team
When faced with the choice between protecting the interests of people and making a profit, even the most benign corporations will choose the latter.
So far, one of South Africa’s ‘big four’ banks faces a serious allegation levelled in the Zondo report — and more revelations may follow
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Principles such as accountability, responsibility, transparency and fairness should form the foundation of the manner in which we all conduct ourselves
Absa announced that the businessman was removed from its boards after being accused of acting against the banking group’s best interest
‘I protected Pityana’s job’
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The mining company’s former board chairperson has accused his replacement of engineering a sexual harassment complaint to get him out