266 Makro’s current fresh offering is underwhelming, and a plan launched a decade ago to aggressively enter the fresh food space with Game ended up failing. The announcement this week by Walmart’s…
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FSCA reports more than thousand employers to police
263 The previous report in December 2023 showed a list of only 7 770 employers who failed to pay over pension contributions. The FSCA has reported more than a thousand employers to…
The dangers of Buy Now, Pay Later
229 Experts say it is easier to buy on credit than with cash. Be careful that the Buy Now Pay Later convenience does not trip you up. Buy now, pay later entered…
who owns the future of music?
284 The music industry took years to recover financially from the impact of the disruptive technology of peer-to-peer file sharing driven by Napster. It again finds itself at a critical junction –…
How to ensure your financial plan is in line with your life stages
186 In you earlier life stages you will need a bigger house and car for your family but when you retire, a smaller car and house will do. Life happens in stages…
Systemic risk in the age of AI
249 People’s lives are more enmeshed with digital systems than ever before, increasing users’ vulnerability and insecurity. From data leaks like the 2017 Equifax data breach to the more recent cyberattack on…
Acting Chief Master speaks out about challenges facing the Master’s Offices
198 These include outdated legal framework, fraud and corruption, and apathetic staff members. In a frank and open discussion, newly appointed acting Chief Master of the High Court, Kalayvani Pillay, acknowledged that…
We outside this summer with the Savanna 500ml can
200South Ahh, it’s time. Summer is back and so is that deep local love for being outside. Summer is back, and so is that deep local love for being outside. From golden…
High Court confirms Consumer Tribunal judgment and R200 000 fine against used car dealer
197 It took almost 13 years since her original complaint before the High Court confirmed that she and the Consumer Tribunal were right. The High Court in Pretoria confirmed a National Consumer…
The people who will lead Africa’s new pay-TV giant
239 French pay-TV giant Canal+ has announced sweeping changes to the leadership structure of its African operations, just days after finalising its takeover of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group. Already announced is that…