What to expect when riding with Uber over the festive season

As the year draws to a close and the festive season approaches, it’s no secret that most people are already planning and preparing to make memories with loved ones during parties, gatherings and special occasions. With reckless and drunk driving on the rise...

Top tips for ridesharing safety

As the festive season gets underway, the amplified increase in the demand for mobility gives rise to the use of ridesharing services especially in holiday hotspots like Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane and Johannesburg. According to Joe Moyo, MD of Afri...

Why you should get your kids crypto for Christmas …

I am in no way a financial advisor, writes Nic Haralambous, chief marketing officer of Coindirect . I do, however, understand the basics of diversified investments and one that people still ignore is the new market of cryptocurrencies. South Africans are notoriously...

Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season

The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: “During the festive...

Simple ways to invest your December bonus

If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven’t already spent on Black Friday specials and you’re not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies,...

Why business travellers should care about intelligent data

Intelligent data analysis in travel is nothing new. Many companies in South Africa are investing heavily in data management and analysis as a powerful cost-saving tool. But why should business travellers care. “Intelligent data is not just about cost-savings...