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 | ADRIEN KOTZÉ In South Africa's banking industry, 'business as usual' is outdated. Clients can use tech-driven banking solutions to contribute to a greener future... read |
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 | | As South Africans seek alternatives to fee-ridden banking, MTN's Mobile Money platform gains eight million subscribers within four years of launch...read |
|  | | TymeBank has appointed The Odd Number, the through-the-line agency, as its new brand and creative partner, effective 1 September 2023...read |
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 | The Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism shortlisted entries for the 2022 awards have been announced... Read |
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| |  | In the wake of the pandemic, pharmaceutical brands face a downturn, while leading medical-devices brands enthusiastically adopt AI technologies... Read |
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 | Sustainability-focused LeapFrog Investments plans to invest $500m in Asian and African companies addressing climate change, benefiting up to 50 million people... Read |
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 | RISHAL BIPRAJ The recent SCA case of South African Reserve Bank (SARB) v Maddocks NO dealt with the legal consequences of blocking orders made against companies which subsequently went into liquidation... Read |
 | The Pretoria High Court has granted the application by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies to place the SA Post Office under business rescue - with immediate effect... Read |
| Banking |
 | Afreximbank and Fiducia join forces to revolutionise African supply chain finance and bridge financing gap through strategic partnership... Read |
 | The New Development Bank aims to expand local currency financing, as Brics shareholders discuss future approaches, considering some countries already trade in local currencies... Read |
 | MARTIN SODERBERG Southern Africa's banking sector is predominantly conservative, with minimal risk-taking observed among major, long-standing banks that have existed for nearly two centuries... Read |
| Economy |
 | TANNUR ANDERS AND ANAIT MIRIDZHANIAN South African food producers, among the biggest on the continent, are spending hundreds of millions of rand mitigating prolonged rolling power blackouts, water supply issues and crumbling infrastructure... Read |
 | LEE-ANNE BAC Amid the far-reaching impact of the pandemic, South Africa's tourism industry faced a significant setback. However, as the dawn of 2023 reveals encouraging figures, there are hopeful signs that the country's tourism sector may be on its way to reclaiming pre-pandemic levels of activity... Read |
 | KOPANO GUMBI South Africa's inflation is projected to reach the central bank's 3% - 6% target range by Q3, ahead of previous forecasts, according to governor Lesetja Kganyago... Read |
 | BHARGAV ACHARYA South Africa's private sector contracted for the fourth straight month in June as rising prices dampened business demand, according to a survey... Read |
 | NIQ's recently published State of the Retail Nation analysis sheds light on the South African FMCG (including Liquor and Tobacco) sector, which has experienced notable transformations amidst an uncertain landscape and rising prices... Read |
| Insurance & Actuarial |
 | Momentum Retail Life Insurance paid R6.18bn in 2022 claims, showing a 31% decrease despite the decline in Covid-19-related claims... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | TSHEPISO KOBILE. South African investment market faces headwinds: macro pressures, internal challenges, energy crisis, greylisting, stagnating economy, geopolitical tensions, banking failures, hampering investor confidence and risk appetite... Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Weak Chinese data dampens risk appetite, indicating a slowdown in the Chinese economy... Read |
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 | PHILIP ROBOTHAM Net zero is not just a buzzword. Simplistically it signifies achieving a crucial balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removal from the atmosphere. But in reality it's not quite that straightforward... Read |
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 | Propelair is an international cleantech company that utilises technology to produce and install the worlds' lowest water-flush toilet. Our innovation replaces 9lt of water with a 60lt of air to achieve an 84% water saving, per flush. |
 | BrandLove is a leading provider of transformative learning experiences that enable individuals and teams to represent their brand with excellence and deliver exceptional customer experiences. |
 | Since 2004, Oasis has been known for its innovative approach in the out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry. Based in Cape Town, our dedicated team focuses on creating compelling media opportunities across multiple platforms. |
 | Since 1990, the Financial Mail AdFocus Awards have become a landmark on the South African marketing and communications landscape. But just as that landscape has changed, so has AdFocus, to reflect the priorities of the industry. |
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 | CEO Connect South Africa - 18 Jul 2023 , Johannesburg
Join us in-person on 18 August in Johannesburg, South Africa at the CEO Connect Forum, co-hosted by the SVAI, KPMG and the #ITSNOTOK movement. More info >> |
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