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 | KATJA HAMILTON Over 130 meetings will be held, culminating in the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, November 2025... read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Sars has introduced biometric facial recognition for new eFiling registrations to enhance security and reduce fraud for South African citizens...read |
|  | | South Africa's Dirco refuted claims of a unified Brics currency, emphasising trade in national currencies, amid US tariff threats against alternatives...read |
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 | Absa reports a record-breaking Black Friday, with transactions up 20%, R638,000 single purchase, and 26% rise in overall card transactions... Read |
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 | DANETTE BREITENBACH How local agency, Halo's campaign for its insurance client, disrupter brand Pineapple got the results and won an Effie... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (NWU) You are cordially invited to attend a ceremony on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at which renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons will be bestowed an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU)... Read |
 | Old Mutual’s money market and fixed-income funds saw significant growth, attracting R8.1bn in inflows, driven by its cash and liquidity solutions... Read |
 | EasyETFs converted two unit trusts into Actively Managed ETFs (AMETFs), enhancing transparency, cost-efficiency, and accessibility, pioneering active investment strategies on the JSE... Read |
 | Standard Chartered plans to exit wealth and retail banking in Botswana, Uganda, and Zambia, refocusing on affluent clients, corporate services, and Asia's growth. Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR The inaugural Absa Stokvel Awards, held in Johannesburg on 30 November 2024, celebrated the remarkable contributions of stokvels to their communities and the economy... Read |
| Economy |
 | South Africa posted a budget deficit of R46.08bn in October... Read |
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 | South Africa launched PayShap Request on 2 December 2024, enabling instant, real-time interbank payment requests, boosting financial inclusion and innovation... Read |
 | Thousands of employers owe R5.2bn in pension contributions, risking retirees' financial security. The FSCA plans stricter oversight and penalties... Read |
 | AHMED ELJECHTIMI Morocco's central bank drafts crypto regulation, explores CBDC potential to enhance financial inclusion despite cryptocurrency bans since 2017... Read |
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 | This collaboration is aimed at addressing the digital skills gap in Africa by offering access to specialised education in fields... Read |
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 | Santam has acquired a 60% stake in MultiChoice’s insurance business, NMSIS, for R925m, expanding its reach and boosting financial inclusion... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INSIGHT SURVEY As the global insurance landscape continues to evolve through digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the short-term Insurance industry... Read |
| Markets & Investment |
 | Boxer Retail Limited (Boxer), a majority held subsidiary of Pick n Pay Stores Limited (Pick n Pay), has followed the lead of Pick n Pay with a secondary listing on A2X Markets (A2X)... Read |
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 | Travelstart introduces 'Book Now, Pay Later' with Payflex, letting travellers pay for flights in interest-free instalments, offering affordability and flexibility... Read |
 | The Shoprite Group has introduced GetPaid, a new platform that enables small business owners to invoice and receive payments seamlessly, anytime, anywhere... Read |
 | South Africa Wine has voiced strong opposition to the government's proposed 80% tax increase on wine... Read |
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