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Justice department hit by a costly cyberattack

National Sabelo Skiti - 30 Sep 2020

The theft of R10-million from the Guardian’s Fund account prompts the justice department to freeze all accounts until an audit can determine the extent of the damage

The demise of the chequebook

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 17 Jun 2020

The use of cheques has fallen about 80% in the past decade as consumer habits shift and digital payments continue to gain traction

Mboweni faces taxing decisions

Article Thando Maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 21 Feb 2020

The finance minister must tread a tightrope to fix the economy as he prepares for next week’s budget speech

Conscious capital is critical to future-proofing Africa

Article Sazini Mojapelo - 24 Oct 2019

Business leaders must wake up to the fact that they can ‘do good’ and still make a profit

Swings and roundabouts for jobs in banks

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 11 Oct 2019

Although one independent evaluation shows that some banks have been shedding jobs, other banks are hiring

New banks circle small businesses

Article Lynley Donnelly - 27 Aug 2019

TymeBank, Bank Zero and Capitec are all looking for ways to woo businesses – including SMMEs – on to their books

Busi, Absa and costly spelling slips

Article Thanduxolo Jika - 16 Aug 2019

Errors in email addresses contributed to the row between the protector, the bank and the president

SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 will address Africa’s most pressing challenges

Article Advertorial Supplement - 2 Jul 2019

SingularityU South Africa brings together the world's leading exponential technology thought leaders to address Africa's most pressing issues

Forex cartel case drags on

Article Lynley Donnelly - 14 Jun 2019

The Competition Commission has 40 working days in which to redraft its case against banks

Office of the public protector must not be captured

Article Natasha Marrian - 14 Jun 2019

At the heart of the debate about Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s conduct is how to ensure that the office she holds is protected

Bosasa tells court: We are being hijacked by liquidators

Article Kyle Cowan - 14 Mar 2019

Bosasa wants the decision to place the company under voluntary liquidation, should be declared null and void

International case may set precedent in rand-rigging battle

Article Lynley Donnelly & Gemma Ritchie - 6 Feb 2019

Standard Chartered pleaded guilty to currency manipulation (which included the rand) between 2007 and 2013

Maria Ramos, the new captain of Ship SA?

Article Kevin Davie - 1 Feb 2019

Absa CEO Maria Ramos’s decision this week to quit with just a month’s notice led to immediate speculation that she is quitting for another job

What’s next for Maria Ramos?

Article Gemma Ritchie - 29 Jan 2019

After leading Absa for a decade, Ramos is retiring from her post as chief executive at the end of February

The battle of the banks

Article Lynley Donnelly - 18 Jan 2019

Several new entrants will spark a war of attrition rather than a full-frontal assault and customers will be the winners

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Justice department hit by a costly cyberattack

The demise of the chequebook

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Swings and roundabouts for jobs in banks

New banks circle small businesses

Busi, Absa and costly spelling slips

SingularityU South Africa Summit 2019 will address Africa’s most pressing challenges

Forex cartel case drags on

Office of the public protector must not be captured

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Maria Ramos, the new captain of Ship SA?

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