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Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 4.3 points in September to 45.4
Conditions in the SA manufacturing sector deteriorated at the end of the third quarter. This is according to the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which declined by 4.3 points in September to 45.4. The soft reading for the headline PMI was driven by very weak demand and constrained production. In terms of the
(SPONSORED) EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON HOW TO BEAT THE FUEL PRICE HIKE
With petrol price increased again per litre, motorists will have to make the most of every tank of fuel. Ricardo Coetzee, Head of Auto & General Insurance explains that a car can burn between 30 to 40% more fuel if proper maintenance is not performed regularly so, if you want to save on fuel, and
(SPONSORED) Samsung Introduces New High-Performance Kiosk Built on Windows OS
Samsung Electronics has announced the global launch of the KMC-W, an updated Windows version of the Samsung Kiosk, winner of an ISE Best of Show award from AV Technology at Integrated Systems Europe 2023. The new version of the Kiosk features an interactive 24-inch display that brings expanded software compatibility to advanced self-service display technology for the food and beverage, retail, travel and healthcare industries. The convenience of contactless technology has become critical for bus
FSCA launches its new Trustee Training Toolkit e-learning platform
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has launched the first eleven modules of the newly revamped Trustee Training Toolkit (TTK/toolkit) e-learning platform. The new toolkit is aimed at ensuring that retirement fund trustees are up-skilled with more comprehensive information that will enhance their knowledge and skills to better equip them in the exercise of their
How to be smart when going with PV
Solar panels have become a feature of the South African residential landscape over the past few years as homeowners seek a measure of energy self-sufficiency. Once you have made your home as energy efficient as possible with LED lights, a solar/gas/efficient geyser, gas cooker and energy-saving habits, the time is right to invest in a
(SPONSORED) SAVING MONEY IS A STRUGGLE AND LOAD SHEDDING MAKES IT WORSE
Savings? What savings? This question was echoed by over 50% of respondents in a recent Budget Insurance survey on load shedding’s effect on monthly savings. Those that did have some money to spare are spending it on takeaways, backup power solutions and replacing appliances damaged by power surges. “Increases in the cost of living already
Lenovo Delivers AI at the Edge, Bringing Next Generation Intelligence to Data
Lenovo announced its new first-to-market edge AI services and solutions designed to enable mass deployment of remote computing capabilities that will significantly accelerate AI readiness and empower new AI applications for any business. New Lenovo TruScale for Edge and AI brings the proven cost benefits of Lenovo TruScale’s Infrastructure as-a-Service model to the broadest and
Network International’s local payment platform delivers sterling results in just 6 months
Six months after Network International announced a R500 million investment in its locally hosted, integrated payment platform, the company confirms it has already achieved significant milestones. These include the successful deployment of its Network One technology stack with two blue-chip clients onboarded, a doubling of its local staff, and a digitised suite of Issuing and
VeeamON Resiliency Summit Showcases How Organizations Can Confront, Contain and Conquer Ransomware
Veeam® Software, the leader in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, today announced the VeeamON Resiliency Summit taking place online Tuesday, Oct. 24. More than 450,000 enterprises around the world rely on Veeam – the #1 provider worldwide in the Data Replication & Protection software market – to ensure cyber resilience and rapid recovery from ransomware and cyber-attacks. The Veeam Ransomware Trends Report
Momentum Health Solutions continues to work towards healthcare cover for more South Africans, for less
Momentum Health Solutions announced the benefit enhancements and contribution increases for Momentum Medical Scheme and Health4Me health insurance for 2024, with continued focus on finding sustainable ways to extend affordable healthcare cover to previously uncovered individuals. “The resilience of South Africans, widely renowned as it already is, continued to be tested throughout 2023. Acknowledging that
Salaries and private pensions outperform August 2022
Further boosting July’s growth, the average take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) rose again in August 2023, surpassing the levels reflected last year. The latest data also reflects some good news for the local job market in Q3. “The average nominal pay for August reached R15 578, representing a 5.8% increase on
Best practice tips for strengthening your data privacy system
South Africa has become a fertile hunting ground for international cybercriminals. Research by security company Kaspersky indicates that more than half of South African companies were targeted in the past year while spyware attacks increased by 18.8% between the last quarter of 2022 and first quarter of 2023. In respect of the latter, it is
(SPONSORED) HOW TO INSURE YOUR ALTERNATIVE POWER SOURCE AND AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM OF LOADSHEDDING RELATED CRIME
The prolonged electricity crisis and mumblings of stage 8 loadshedding has forced many South Africans to take charge. There’s been a boom in small-scale solar installations, and the sale of generators, inverters, and modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices have skyrocketed. “Before you wave goodbye to constant power interruptions, there are a few insurance considerations to take
Discover Why Yoco, iKhokha and Flash Business Reign Supreme for SMBs
Your small to medium business is thriving however there's always room for improvement when it comes to streamlining operations and reducing the burden on your team. Fortunately, in today's digital age, a range of innovative tools and services have emerged to help businesses like yours achieve just that. You may have seen and heard of
From Bits to Blocks – The Evolution of Smart Solutions to Combat Counterfeits
Blockchain, the technology behind virtual currencies or cryptocurrencies, is proving to be an important tool in combating counterfeiting. Tebogo Motloutsi, Associate at Spoor & Fisher, discusses the power of this technology to revolutionise the authentication of genuine goods. Counterfeiting is a massive global problem. The United States Chamber of Commerce estimates counterfeiting to be responsible
Ghana tops African countries with highest debt with IMF
Ghana still reigns as the most indebted country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa. Data from the IMF’s Quarterly Finances for July-ending 2023 reveals that Ghana’s debt to the IMF went up by 35.55% over the time period under consideration. This accounts for 9.55 percent of the 17.68 billion (Special Drawing Rights) SDR
Capitec bank hit by App downtime
The online Banking app for Capitec was down for a couple of hours on Tuesday the 26th of September, which was a payday for a majority of South African employees. The Bank said this was due to a technical issue. A number of its clients took to social media to express how unhappy they were.
Amazon veteran appointed as the new CEO for Blue Origin
The closely held spaceflight company that was founded by Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin LLC has revealed that it has appointed the veteran Amazon.com Inc. executive Dave Limp as its chief executive officer. The company revealed that the current CEO Bob Smith is stepping down and will be succeeded by Limp. The two emails sent to
(SPONSORED) SMES ARE MORE RISK AWARE – INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR “LOOTING INSURANCE” AND BUSINESS INTERRUPTION COVER IS NOTED
In recent years, civil unrest has cost South Africa billions. In 2023 strikes and protests continue to erupt across the country. As a result, having Sasria cover in place has become non-negotiable. “With the July 2021 riots having cost South Africa more than R50 billion, and protests still frequently making headline news, Sasria cover is
Checkers launches unlimited Sixty60 grocery delivery subscription service
Checkers has made an announcement that it will soon be launching Xtra Savings Plus, which is a R99 monthly subscription offering unlimited Sixty60 grocery deliveries, extra in-store savings, and personalised deals. Since June, the retail company has been testing the subscription with select Checkers Sixty60 users, but now it is now available to all customers.