Uber boosts accessibility, inclusivity
Statistics South Africa reports a national disability prevalence rate of 15,7%, encompassing visual, hearing, and physical impairments, among others. The data also reveals that households led by individuals with disabilities often have limited access to basic...
Be aware of these new in-flight power bank rules
Portable chargers and power banks have become a carry-on essential to keep devices charged up for work or entertainment while travelling. But, with airlines changing on-board battery policies, travellers are being urged to be aware of new requirements and to rely on...
Generative AI meets everyday life
Smart homes and connected cars have generated plenty of hype over the past 15 years, but the progress we have made in this time is undeniable. Smart speakers, digital cameras and efficient LED lighting are just some of the smart home features that have rapidly become...
Smart vaults and wallets bridge the gap between cash and card in informal trade
Cash is still king in most informal and township settings, and for good reasons. It is trusted and universal, allowing anyone to easily transact no matter what phone they own or whether or not they have a bank account. By Jonathan Thomson, executive head: commercial...
CIMA launches Business Resilience Toolkit
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched a Business Resilience Toolkit designed to support finance professionals and business leaders in building resilience amid economic uncertainty and challenging conditions. The most recent Small...
Lipaworld offers stablecoin-powered finance to informal economy
As stablecoins gain global traction for their role in transforming cross-border payments, venture-backed fintech platform Lipaworld has entered the South African market to support freelancers, immigrants, and informal businesses with faster, safer alternatives to...
What the latest interest rate drop means for homeowners
The South African Reserve Bank's decision to cut the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points is welcome news for cash-strapped consumers. Although only a small change on paper, the drop provides a much-needed financial reprieve. A basis point - a unit of measure used...
Ozow unlocks realtime payments for merchants
South African payments processing platform Ozow has launched PayShap Request, a realtime payment feature now available to its extensive network of merchants. Ozow has already enabled PayShap Request for its first merchant, with more merchants being activated daily....
Agility beats legacy in a digital world
Legacy once stood for trust and authority in financial services. Today, it often suggests outdated systems, slow decision-making and an unwillingness to evolve. As technology reshapes how consumers manage their money, staying power in the market alone no longer sets a...
Crypto trading and SARS: The revenue reckoning has arrived
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially shifted gears in its approach to taxing crypto trading income. By Nicole Erlank, manager, and Tertius Troost, senior manager at Forvis Mazars in South Africa The SARS Crypto Asset Unit, established to monitor and...
JLR and ev.energy to reduce charging costs and carbon for clients
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is collaborating with smart EV charging software platform, ev.energy, to support efforts to make charging more sustainable and affordable for its clients. The company is running a pilot scheme in the UK to test the integration of ev.energy’s...
Predict and win at the FIFA Club World Cup
Carling Black Label is giving Champion Fans across South Africa the chance to win real rewards for their football insight by using the Carling Score Predictor to predict the outcomes of the FIFA Club World Cup. The launch of this initiative follows Carling Black...