62 ‘So the cynic would say that these investment conferences are nice for good vibes but if you really want to increase investment, start with some service delivery.’ All eyes are set…
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Illicit tobacco trade continues to erode SA’s economy
74 There are at least 100 billion cigarettes consumed worldwide from the black market, with majority being consumed in SA. South Africa’s illicit tobacco trade continues to tighten its grip on the…
Vat-free gold to Sarb, banks and SA Mint at risk
83 Dispute around recycled gold may have sparked proposed scrapping of zero-rating relief. National Treasury’s sudden proposal to scrap a decades-old value-added tax (Vat) provision on gold – before the Constitutional Court…
MTN Group shakes up board with five new directors
99 MTN Group has announced a significant overhaul of its board of directors, appointing five independent non-executive directors as part of what it described as comprehensive succession planning. The appointments, effective 31…
Motlanalo recognised as a top empowered company in South Africa
72 Recognition highlights Motlanalo’s role in advancing transformation and building the next generation of business professionals. Motlanalo Chartered Accountants and Auditors Inc. has been recognised as a Top Empowered Company by Impumelelo…
Anoosh Rooplal on the Post Office’s last stand
89 The South African Post Office has been in business rescue – a form of bankruptcy protection – since July 2023. Business rescue practitioners Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons have made it…
Ramaphosa expected to announce Kieswetter’s successor as Sars commissioner
74 Recommendations for a new Sars commissioner have been submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the incoming commissioner for the South African Revenue Services (Sars) by…
Global crackdown on children’s screen time gathers pace
82 Britain has told parents to curb young children’s screen time, advising no screens for under-2s and up to an hour a day for 2- to 5-year-olds because prolonged solo use can…
Who sold my phone number?
59 A real-world look at how difficult it is to trace and remove personal information from marketing databases – and why Popia is falling short. One of the most persistent irritations for…
When to talk about salary in an interviewÂ
58 Image Credit: Gettys Discussing money can make many people feel uncomfortable. It’s never easy to raise the salary topic when you’re interviewing for a new role, but it’s important that you do. In fact, some employers expect you…