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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS WeTransfer is tackling expired link headaches with the same Bending Spoons energy used to bring down Evernote’s paywalls…read |
|  | ISSUED BY KANTAR FNB holds onto gold after photo finish with Standard Bank, cider brands Savanna and Hunter’s make their debut in the ranking...read |
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 | CHANTAL MARX The two-pot system, combined with potential interest-rate cuts and lower inflation, may boost consumer confidence and spending, benefiting retailers and banks... Read |
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| |  | KARABO LEDWABA Vivian Ngalo is on a mission to inspire young women to find purpose in their careers by aligning their work with their core values... Read |  | KATJA HAMILTON Nkareng Siwale founded RainDance Asset Management to integrate quality investing with sustainability, focusing on ESG factors for long-term value and robust returns... Read |  | NITA MORGAN Women's Month highlights ongoing issues of poverty and unemployment impacting women. The CX sector in Cape Town offers hope, aiming to create jobs and improve gender equality by addressing barriers and investing in 24-hour infrastructure... Read |  | CHEREE DYERS As August ends, Women’s Month in South Africa reflects on women’s achievements, ongoing struggles, and the need for continued advocacy for gender equality and empowerment... Read |  | KATJA HAMILTON In this Women's Month Q&A, Lindeka Leeds Dzedze, Standard Bank’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, discusses financial inclusion, African development, and empowering women in finance... Read |
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 | SHIVANI RAGHOONANDAN AND RENSHIA VAN NOORDWYK, ISSUED BY SAICA Renewable electricity contracts, or power purchase agreements, are in high demand as companies and governments seek sustainable solutions, leading to growth in solar and wind energy purchases to meet net-zero carbon emission targets and reduce environmental impact... Read |
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 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Capitec is using its partnership with AWS to tackle payday outages and introduce in-app calling… Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA The annual Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference united key stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and strategise on the critical issues of economic growth, political stability, and social transformation in South Africa... Read |
 | Discovery Bank has reached one million clients, reflecting the success of its shared-value model and innovative digital offerings. Since launching in 2019, the bank has achieved significant growth, with deposits up 31% and over 1,000 new clients daily... Read |
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 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Shoprite has agreed to sell its furniture business, including the OK Furniture and House & Home brands to discount retailer Pepkor... Read |
 | NQOBILE DLUDLA Pick n Pay said that proceeds from listing its discount grocery chain Boxer could total R8bn ($450m), according to its preliminary estimate... Read |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa affirmed the government's commitment to establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund for future generations, though current conditions prevent its immediate creation... Read |
 | The Takealot Group has officially announced that it sold its online fashion retailer Superbalist to a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors led by Blank Canvas Capital... Read |
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 | Fast-growing adoption of digital supplier payments among micro-merchants and informal retailers such as spaza shops is helping to reduce security risks, costs and inefficiencies associated with cash payments right across the value chain... Read |
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 | Hollard Insurance Group unveils a brand repositioning strategy to enhance market impact and leverage relationships, aiming for growth and accessibility in Africa... Read |
 | Santam achieved strong financial growth in the first half of 2024, increasing premiums, earnings, and dividends despite challenges from inclement weather... Read |
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 | Investec Wealth & Investment International launches an ESG Guidebook for investors and trustees in charitable institutions, promoting responsible investing... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Jacaranda FM, in collaboration with Mancosa, is set to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of South Africa's next generation... Read |
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