173 ‘Financial preparedness goes beyond insurance. It’s about building resilience into your business and making sure you’ve planned for the risks you can’t predict.’ The National Treasury, in partnership with the Financial…
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WhatsApp patches exploit after sophisticated global spyware attack on users
161 WhatsApp has discovered an advanced cyberespionage campaign that took advantage of a chain of security vulnerabilities in the app and Apple devices to hack them. A researcher with Amnesty International said…
New mining giants tipped to drive Africa’s critical minerals boom
165 Africa holds vast reserves of critical minerals, but there are concerns that ownership and control remain in foreign hands. New mining giants for critical minerals are the new hope to sustain…
You may have an insurance policy that you’re unaware of
145 Credit life insurance offers peace of mind during uncertain times, but it only works if you know about it. If you ever took out a loan, signed up for store credit,…
JSE axes Risk Insights contract over Bogdanov PhD scandal
229 The bourse says Bogdanov failed to disclose she was under investigation during negotiations; Bogdanov claims she did. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has cancelled its contract with governance consultancy Risk Insights…
Ford to retrench nearly 500 workers in Pretoria and Eastern Cape
183 Says the reason for retrenchments is to respond to evolving market demands. Ford in South Africa plans to cut at least 470 jobs at its Pretoria and Eastern Cape plants, dealing…
Rich in minerals but poor in wealth: Mining must benefit locals and boost SA’s economy
186 The need to strengthen public-private partnerships was the central theme at the African Critical Minerals Summit. South African miners are single-minded in their belief that the country’s critical minerals should be…
How to help the struggling mining sector
154 According to experts, several issues have contributed to the decline in mining output in South Africa. Mining firms need to invest more in technology to increase their productivity as the sector…
Can debt consolidation help women reclaim their financial independence?
150 Debt consolidation is combining multiple debts into a single personal loan to reduce monthly repayments to unlock cashflow. As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, honouring the strength and achievements of women…
Making these money moves in your 20s will help you gain financial freedom for your future self
112 When you are just starting out in life making provision for the future does not sound so important, but it is. Are you in your twenties? Done with studying for now,…