108While economic growth is not picking up, unemployment does. The official unemployment rate increased again in the second quarter to 33.2% from 32.9% in the first quarter, with only 16.8 million people…
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Biometrics take centre stage in fight against Sim-swap fraud
134 Stricter and more widespread use of biometric authentication by mobile operators could help reduce the growing Sim-swap fraud menace in South Africa, according to the Communications Risk Information Centre (Comric). Comric…
Mining production improves, but challenges loom
154 Near-term mining activity is likely to remain under pressure due to soft external demand and persistent global uncertainty stemming from heightened trade tensions. Mining production improved by 2.4% year-on-year in June,…
Three houses bought in Guptas’ Saxonwold compound at massive discount
139 In total, the buyer bought four properties for more than R41 million. Park Village Auctions has confirmed that one buyer has purchased three of the Guptas’ properties in Saxonwold Drive for…
Someone offered to reduce your debt instalments? This is what to beware of
146 When someone phones with an offer that seems too good to be true, it probably is and it could be debt review without your consent. Consumers are warned about someone calling…
Is buying a car with a balloon payment a debt trap?
130A new shiny car is not in everybody’s budget these days and car financers are trying to help them with balloon payments. It is so tempting. That lovely shiny car will cost…
Responses to US tariff increases may trigger closer tax scrutiny
166Graphene Economics says even Mauritius is looking into intra-group transactions more closely. Global crises – such as the 2008 financial crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the recent international trade tensions created by…
Standard Bank pockets R24 billion in six months, while Capitec eyes earnings to surge above 22%
179 Headline earnings are a way of measuring a company’s core profit. The first half of 2025 seems to be a great time for banks as they are pocketing billions in headline…
Samsung celebrates successful completion of ICT training
158 Software Development Internship Programme: Designed to provide graduates with hands-on experience, skills development and industry exposure to enhance their employability JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – XX Month 2025 – Samsung celebrated the…
Mashatile warns of serious consequences if SA can’t secure trade deal with US
156 Government will send another delegation to the US to push for better trade terms. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned of the consequences South Africa will face if the country fails…