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Households more prudent about credit
Job creation is needed to create "new" consumers, so economic activity is boosted without an increase in household debt.
Insurance implications if you don’t register your SIM
If you use a SIM card to communicate with security companies and electronic gates at complexes, register and be safe.
How to avoid the pain of a frozen bank account
Consider including an immediate needs benefit in your policy -- but beware any exclusions.
Are you insured for a house fire?
Have you had your property valued recently? And did you accept the valuation or second-guess it and insure accordingly? If so, beware.
Your favourite magazines go digital
Magazine subscriptions make a great gift and an online subscription means no postal hassles.
Last chance to Rica
Register your cellular, data or other SIM card before June 30 or have it blocked.
Multi-asset ETFs invest in equities, bonds and cash
Two new ETF products could woo both the slightly risk-averse retail and institutional investor.
1Lifedirect lets you buy life insurance on your cellphone
A simple policy you can administer conveniently on your cellphone could usher in a new generation of insurance purchase.
Insurance ‘fronting’ for your children is not a good idea
Insurance fronting is not only foolish -- it is also fraudulent.
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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
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
AG’s report reveals the municipalities where money goes to waste
Municipalities are in complete disarray, with many of them flagged by the auditor-general for deliberate lack of accountability and tolerance for transgressions by political and administrative leadership while billions are squandered.
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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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'
