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5 important things happening in South Africa today
South Africa might not be able to avoid being greylisted, economists warn; industry says Nersa must not rush its “unimplementable” new methodology; investigation uncovers what could go wrong if Sou...
June 3, 2023
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business
Get a free Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Samsung original accessories when pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip4 on Takealot
South Africa’s leading online retailer takealot.com has just opened pre-orders for the latest and greatest from Samsung: pre-order the flagship Galaxy Z Flip4 or Galaxy Z Fold4 today and get a fr...
June 3, 2023
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industry news
South Africa’s industrial gas users say Sasol price hike poses risk
South Africa’s economy will face a price hike by Sasol Ltd for gas supply that will add about R325 million ($20 million) a month to the cost, according to an association of users of the fuel.
June 4, 2023
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energy
Deutsche Bank to boost team in South Africa
Deutsche Bank AG is beefing up its investment banking team and services in Africa’s most developed economy as part of a plan to grow on the continent.
May 29, 2023
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banking
Emigration warning as ANC puts wealth tax back on the table
Experts at Tax Consulting South Africa warn that the ANC’s renewed position on taxing the country’s wealthiest individuals to fund a basic income grant could push them offshore, adding further stra...
June 2, 2023
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wealth
Samsung reveals new fold, flip smartphones, and a Galaxy Watch
Samsung Electronics unveiled the latest generation of its foldable devices on Wednesday, keeping prices steady despite surging costs of materials and shipping.
June 3, 2023
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mobile
Another South African airline has had its licence suspended – here’s why it could be good news for consumers
The Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) has suspended Mango Airlines’ air service licence for up to two years amid soaring ticket prices
June 2, 2023
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business
3 new features for WhatsApp
Messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out several security and privacy features, including the ability to choose who can see you when you are online, and blocking screenshots of view-once messages.
May 26, 2023
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technology
South Africa’s property market is recovering – just not in the way you may have expected
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee hiked the repo rate by 75 basis points – making financing a home more expensive with the prime lending rate to 9%.
May 27, 2023
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property
This South African grocer is betting big on solar to cut down Eskom bills
Food Lover’s Market says that it will expand its solar investments and implement energy-saving technologies at its distribution centres and certain stores to alleviate its reliance on Eskom-supplie...
May 30, 2023
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energy
Eskom warns of stage 2 load shedding at short notice on Wednesday
Power utility Eskom has warned that it might have to implement load shedding at short notice on Wednesday (10 August), due to losses in generating capacity.
May 31, 2023
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energy