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Macroeconomic policy options beyond Covid-19 depression
Measures need to lay the foundations of a new economy and society post the pandemic
Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects
The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits
HSBC boss in shock exit as bank warns of ‘challenging’ times
Monday's surprise news came shortly before HSBC reported first-half net profit up 18.6% at $8.5-billion from a year earlier.
What 10 years post-2008 tell us
Global growth has been surprisingly strong, but the surge in buybacks is limiting expenditure and could cause more political turmoil
Africa’s lessons from the global economic crisis
The continent needs to future-proof itself by crafting a new, inclusive socioeconomic system.
2008 all over again and the banks’ fail-safe will be you
Banks issued bail-in bonds hoping pension funds would buy them, but hedge funds, private banks and retail investors have snapped them up.
Woolworths rides out the recession in style
Cushioned by the loyalty of its customer base at the top end of the market, the retailer is eyeing new horizons.
Our next financial crisis – due in 2015
Financial crises come round every seven years or so – if history is a guide, the next crisis should come along some time soon.
Now is the time for workers to fight for socialism
The sixth presidential council of the World Federation of Trade Unions' meeting in Johannesburg brings back the socialism debate.
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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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
