Access to earned wages can increase female financial inclusion

August is Women’s Month in South Africa, which is an opportunity to commemorate advances made in respect of women’s rights, and to draw attention to gaps remaining in terms of gender equality and female inclusion in society. The theme of the 2024...
Realtime water quality monitoring vital

Realtime water quality monitoring vital

The recent cancellation of the swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon due to concerns about water quality in the Seine River has highlighted the critical need for real-time water quality monitoring. The decision, influenced by weather-related...

What the shift from RMS to RM means for debit orders

The South African debit order landscape has undergone significant transformations to enhance security and efficiency. Central to this evolution was the introduction of the DebiCheck debit order system. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) dictated the implementation...

The practical implications of the ‘two-pot system’

With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa’s ‘two-pot’ retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. However, while President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the new Pension Funds Amendment Bill in the coming weeks, for...
Prosthetic digits are transforming lives

Prosthetic digits are transforming lives

Whilst small in size, the role of fingers in our overall body mobility is huge. Our fingers play a critical role in the accomplishment of everyday activities, allowing for tactile sensations and multiple fine movements from the grasping and manipulation of objects...