301 Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country’s Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad. South Africa’s largest bank by customer base, Capitec, plans to enter…
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Dis-Chem to retrench over 500 employees and add 200 jobs
242 Employees in retail stores and distribution centres will not be affected by retrenchments. Dis-Chem, South Africa’s second-largest retail pharmacy chain, says it has invited more than 500 employees to consult in…
Cybersecurity in the AI age: speed and trust define resilience
275 Cybersecurity is more than just a technological issue today. It has fast become a strategic challenge driven by geopolitical dynamics, the ubiquitous use of AI and a complex digital environment. Against…
Court backs bank on Vat deductions for cash-back scheme
336 Sars’s argument based on ‘conflated interpretation’ of the act. Businesses that offer loyalty, cash-back or fee-reduction programmes should take note of a recent Tax Court judgment regarding value-added tax (Vat) input…
Malatsi runs out of patience with Icasa on BEE reform
305 Communications minister Solly Malatsi Communications minister Solly Malatsi has run out of patience with Icasa over why the communications minister hasn’t allegedly yet responded in detail to his policy direction requiring…
Jet fuel spike sees domestic airfares double
275 Return flight between Joburg and Cape Town now costs at least R4 000 … The spike in the price of jet fuel following the start of the Iran war (or ‘military…
DeepSeek’s long-awaited V4 model enters preview
349 DeepSeek, the Chinese AI start-up whose low-cost model stunned the world last year, launched a preview of its highly anticipated new model, the V4, on Friday. The pro version of V4…
Don’t risk it, fix it: Why Toyota is urging SA drivers to act now on airbag safety
344Do you drive a Toyota, Lexus or Hino? This is an important safety message for you. If you drive a Toyota, Lexus or Hino vehicle manufactured between 2002 and 2017, there is…
Warning to people with vehicle finance from WesBank
319 The criminals even use fake legal letters to threaten repossession or legal proceedings unless urgent payment is made WesBank, a sister company to FNB, has warned its clients of an increase…
Business websites in South Africa worth knowing aboutÂ
262 Picture: iStock / PeopleImages In the digital era, a strong online presence is fundamental for businesses to thrive, especially in a dynamic market like South Africa. Â Knowing which business websites…