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The age-old stokvel moves into the digital era
Can the stokvel, the home-grown savings institution tried and tested over the ages, go digital?
At least two...
Default regulations will simplify investment options
'Independent financial advice is still important'
High fees erode your investments
New middlemen mean today’s investors are paying more fees than previous generations
Government funds helped keep Eskom liquid, committee hears
The utility's executives updated the standing committee on appropriations on the progress made at Eskom
Investors dive into Murray & Roberts as Germany’s Aton makes takeover bid
German firm Aton intends to make Murray & Roberts an offer at R15 a share to all the group's shareholders
Index funds rocking in hard places
Common ownership could dampen competitive behaviour – or it could accelerate recovery
How Serge beat Net1’s shareholders
But there is still hope for a precedent that will keep companies honest
For Net1 a big profit is a big problem
For years Net1 had been criticised about its financial dealings with grant recipients, such as selling them life insurance.
Match your annuity and expiry date
A living annuity is a popular retirement choice but it has to be carefully managed
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Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Sassa disses disability grant applicants
Towards the end of level four of the lockdown, Sassa offices reopened for applications for old age pensions and childcare and foster care grants, but not for disability grants
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
MTN South Africa has launched its widely accessible 5G network – the first of MTN’s 21 operations across Africa and the Middle East
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Economic ramifications of Covid-19
There is an opportunity for business and government in collaboration to galvanise and work together, and present ourselves as a viable destination for investment
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BCX empowers its finance staff with professional accounting qualifications
'For the finance function to go beyond the numbers we need to be professional and we cannot leave out the financial control experts'
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Ensuring no prospective CA(SA) is left behind
Sizwe Nxasana talks about the macro-economic impact our country will suffer if the accountancy profession fails to transform its pipeline in the pandemic
