So far, one of South Africa’s ‘big four’ banks faces a serious allegation levelled in the Zondo report — and more revelations may follow
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’
The mining company’s former board chairperson has accused his replacement of engineering a sexual harassment complaint to get him out
The bank took a knock after being labelled a loan shark by the short seller, but this has not stymied its growth
Additional energy will take demand pressure off Eskom’s strained supply, but the downside will be a reduction in revenue for the power utility
Shop owners and businesses are being forced to close as violence spreads
A Just Share report on the AGMs of seven of SA’s biggest financiers found their climate commitments show promise, but timelines remain sketchy
Reserve Bank launches feasibility study into a possible retail central bank digital currency, which is expected to be concluded in 2022.
A vision for the future needs to take the long view
Deon Raju has been appointed as the bank’s chief risk officer and Parin Gokaldas take over as Absa’s treasurer
Activist group warns of a ‘culling trend’ affecting black professionals in top positions
Technology used in cryptocurrency will overhaul the banking sector and cater for the unbanked
The sector was badly hit by credit losses, but strong capital buffers have kept it from spiralling
The public protector was wrong to think legal review was the remedy for incompetence on her part; it is, in fact, removal, an independent report concludes
Despite the government’s efforts to lessen the economic shock of the pandemic and the lockdown, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open
An alleged string of lies about Mkhwebane’s meeting with the former president in her contentious R3.2-billion Absa report has the public protector in a legal wrangle
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 use of cheques has fallen about 80% in the past decade as consumer habits shift and digital payments continue to gain traction
The finance minister must tread a tightrope to fix the economy as he prepares for next week’s budget speech
Business leaders must wake up to the fact that they can ‘do good’ and still make a profit
Although one independent evaluation shows that some banks have been shedding jobs, other banks are hiring
TymeBank, Bank Zero and Capitec are all looking for ways to woo businesses – including SMMEs – on to their books
Errors in email addresses contributed to the row between the protector, the bank and the president
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At the heart of the debate about Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s conduct is how to ensure that the office she holds is protected
The Competition Commission has 40 working days in which to redraft its case against banks
Bosasa wants the decision to place the company under voluntary liquidation, should be declared null and void
Standard Chartered pleaded guilty to currency manipulation (which included the rand) between 2007 and 2013
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
After leading Absa for a decade, Ramos is retiring from her post as chief executive at the end of February