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Innovation can defeat poverty and inequality, if we do it right – HSRC’s Glenda Kruss and Moses Sithole
When we think about ways to create jobs and fight poverty in South Africa, most people picture investments in agriculture and manufacturing. Those sectors are often seen as key drivers of employment and as the best way to grow an emerging economy. But new research suggests that, in fact, the services sector…
Disruptive OUTvest - at R100pm, top quality savings plans are now available to all
When the now hugely successful business called Outsurance opened shop in 1998, those running South Africa’s short-term insurers lost little sleep. Slowly but surely, however, the disruptor ate away at the establishment and is today one of the country’s Big Three alongside Santam and Mutual & Federal – with a…
Inside story of a four-year project which readied Distell for a likely growth catapult
LONDON — In this special podcast, RMB Investment …
Swimming legend Natalie du Toit, Jaco Rossouw on levelling sports field with blockchain
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Meet Riccardo 'Fluffy Pony' Spagni: Plett-based lead developer of the Monero cryptocurrency
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Ronnie Apteker on Netflix streaming SA's 'Catching Feelings', investing in Honey Pot tech
JOHANNESBURG — Ronnie Apteker is well known as an…
Tim Noakes: 'Not guilty' Banting verdict is historic and will have a huge impact
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Why SA should lower its inflation target to save the rand - economist Luke Muller
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Taking a sledgehammer to data bundles: Rain CEO Willem Roos on SA's newest disruptor
JOHANNESBURG — It was almost exactly a year ago t…
Elections data guru Dawie Scholtz on why the ANC is resurgent, DA faces red flags
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Internet security expert Jim McCoy on how to protect yourself, your home, and your family from hackers
Last week's Russian malware scare underlined, for me, how vulnerable our homes are to attacks from hackers. Our devices create new vulnerabilities and manufacturers seem unconcerned with the risks. In this episode, former Facebook network security lead and internet security champion Jim McCoy explains why our homes are so vulnerable…
A blowout in the Karoo: Inside the R4.4bn, 140MW wind farm project in Roggeveld
JOHANNESBURG — South African Energy Minister Jeff…
Here's how Europe's GDPR data regulations impact South African businesses
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How world-first InvestSure helps protect you against another Steinhoff
JOHANNESBURG — South African FinTech 'InvestSure'…
Cyber security expert Troy Hunt: Almost 1m data records breached on ViewFines.co.za
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Google kicks off Africa's first 'Impact Challenge' with $2m earmarked for non-profits
JOHANNESBURG — Internet search giant Google is ho…
Parents must take back SA schools, says school choice proponent Marius Roodt
DUBLIN – There’s no doubt that South African schools face a lot of challenges. In a global benchmarking exercise, South Africa placed 75th out of 76 countries on the quality of its education system. Part of the problem is a persistent inequality in resources dating back to apartheid. The corrupt…
SA's 'first crypto' ATM is actually not new at all. It graced Midrand back in 2014...
JOHANNESBURG — Earlier this month, there was a flurry of coverage about South Africa's 'first cryptocurrency' ATM having been installed at a Spar grocery store in Randburg by a company called 'Vendibit'. Headlines from several publications published earli
How SA businesses can use forex providers to boost their global effectiveness
JOHANNESBURG — When it comes to a South African r…
Shaking up the actuarial industry: Backstory of Adi Kaimowitz's 'Virtual Actuary'
JOHANNESBURG — With a background in sales and mar…